3 Tips for Effective Port Crane Handling

Port cranes rated to lift 40-80 metric tons move millions of containers each day. Maritime work is hazardous, and it’s estimated that the risk of fatal accidents is around 1 in 1000 for port crane operators. Outside the cranes at ports, other workers are moving around the docks, ships, and trucks doing their jobs while […]

3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Farming Equipment

The costs of farming equipment vary widely, depending on the size of your operations, the types of crops or livestock you raise, and your chosen methods. However, one thing that doesn’t vary is that the cost of your agricultural equipment represents a major investment and a deep cut in your farm’s profits. The average farm […]

3 Important Considerations When Replacing Drum Brakes

Drum brakes are typically replaced every six months. This makes them a low-maintenance, long-lasting product. When they begin to suffer wear and tear, they become smaller, and new ones are required. But replacing drum brakes should be made easier when needed. Here, we’ll look at three questions to consider when replacing the brakes so that […]

How to Effectively Communicate During the Custom Manufacturing Process

There are different categories of products in the manufacturing industry. One is stock-made products, and the other is custom-manufacturing products. Yet to complete a manufacturing project, there is one thing of critical importance. It’s more than just understanding a company’s project specifications and needs. You must effectively communicate during the manufacturing process. Proper communication ensures […]

4 Benefits of a Custom-Built Crane Transmission

Two of the most common reasons for crane-related workplace accidents are boom or cable failure and the worker getting struck by the crane load. Such accidents are often catastrophic.  A custom crane transmission can help you prevent such accidents from happening. It can also benefit your company in other ways. Read on to learn more.  […]

The Importance of Regular Crane Inspections

You rely on your cranes daily to get your jobs done and generate revenue. Research shows that unplanned equipment downtime costs an average of $260,000 an hour. Inspecting your crane can help you spot problems early on. Here’s a rundown of why regular care inspections are so necessary. Longer Equipment Life A regular crane inspection […]

5 Things You Should Know About Industrial Brakes

Regular brakes and industrial brakes differ from one another. Here are a few things to know about industrial brakes and their maintenance. 1. There Are Different Types of Brakes It is essential to have industrial brakes to manage heavy loads. Here are a few examples. Spring Applied Brakes Spring-applied brakes are meant to decelerate moving […]

How to Choose the Right Industrial Material for Your Project

The United States produces around 7.6 billion tons of industrial waste every year. Some of the waste results from choosing the wrong industrial materials for the project. So, what factors should go into selecting a suitable material? Below, we list the four factors you should consider when choosing manufacturing materials. By the end, you should […]

The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Hydraulic Clamps

Operating with hydraulic clamps may be your underlying savior if you regularly work with industrial equipment. The hydraulic clamp has become a must-have in the workplace by offering various advantages, such as a safer workplace and machine-tool efficiency. These clamps can cut manual labor by almost half and make working feel like a breeze.  So, […]