Should you Repair or Replace an old Hoist?

Andrew T. Litecky

Welcome to The Hoist Guy's Blog, where our resident hoist guy, Andrew T. Litecky, shares his industry knowledge and experience with hoists and overhead systems. This month we’ll discuss the key factors for deciding whether to repair or replace an old hoist. Repair or Replace Analysis for hoists It’s a common...

Repair Your Yale KAL Motor with our New KAL Replacement Motor and Adapter Kit

Andrew T. Litecky

Does your Yale Hoists model KAL need a new motor? To meet customer requests to repair obsolete Yale KAL air hoists, Shupper-Brickle developed the KAL Motor & Adapter kit.

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.