Top 5 Tips for Buying an Air Chain Hoist

Andrew T. Litecky

Hoists for air-powered applications are in a distinct category from electric or manually powered hoists, and for the investment, buyers should take care to find the right model. When the appropriate equipment is selected, air-powered hoists can be relied on to stand up to heavy usage.

Considerations When Upgrading a Patented Track System

Andrew T. Litecky

Shupper-Brickle investigates the trade-offs in upgrading versus replacing a patented track system.

Bridge Cranes Engineered for Small Spaces by Shupper-Brickle

Andrew T. Litecky

Can bridge cranes be engineered for small spaces? Shupper-Brickle custom engineers bridge cranes to spec -- even if the right size is a tight spot. In this post, we tackle an overhead material handling challenge in bridge crane engineering.

American Made Hoists Versus Imported Hoists

Andrew T. Litecky

Understanding the differences between American-made hoists and foreign brands is key. Also, learn the Hoist Guy's favorite American-made wire rope hoists.