Hoist Breakdown Prevention and Planning

Andrew T. Litecky

Would you be prepared for a hoist breakdown in your production space? Read our post on strategies for prevention and planning for a hoist breakdown.

True Vertical Lift for Precise Lifting

Andrew T. Litecky

In the world of overhead material handling, there is lifting and there is precise lifting. Read our blog post to learn about True Vertical Lift and the advantages of wire rope reeving.

Hazardous Location Bridge Crane for a Texas Gas Generating Facility

Andrew T. Litecky

Application: Hazardous Location Bridge Crane for a Natural Gas Generating Facility in Texas. Shupper-Brickle uses creativity and ingenuity to meets specs for a hazardous location and outdoor use. 

What's Killing My Wire Rope? An investigation into wire rope failure.

Andrew T. Litecky

What’s Killing My Wire Rope? Shupper-Brickle investigates the cause of wire rope failure on a twin hook monorail hoist. We'll take a look at what causes wire rope damage and how to avoid it.