There are over 100,000 cranes in operation today. If your company uses a crane often, maintenance is a crucial aspect of your operation. This means making sure their brakes and clutches are up-to-date and in working condition. You need reliable crane brake brands to make sure you’ve got someone to contact whenever your cranes need […]
When tallying your construction project’s costs, you cannot neglect the cost of construction equipment repair and maintenance. Unfortunately, construction equipment wears and tears over time, owing to the intense nature of the work they are designed to perform. Maintenance for construction equipment can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars a year and is a […]
No matter your construction project’s size and scale, you need the right tools to complete the job to the highest standard at the best possible price. One of the most important tools in your chest is the crane. Knowing the right type of cranes for your construction project is essential if you want to complete the […]
Cranes play an essential role within the construction industry, providing enormous lifting and moving capabilities on a wide variety of projects. The first cranes were used in modern-day Iraq around 5,000 years ago. Known as a shadouf, this simple crane was used to lift water for irrigation; it is still used in parts of the […]
It is estimated that factories lose between 5% and 20% of productivity due to downtime. This can translate into millions of dollars worth of revenue loss. Would you like to learn how to reduce downtime and increase productivity in the competitive crane market? Keep reading to learn more about how downtime could be affecting your […]
The future of the construction industry can, at times, hinge on the future of the crane industry. Advancements in crane tech can determine the efficiencies of this year’s work sites. And evolutions in the crane market can determine the tools available for construction projects across the world. It goes without saying, then, that we must […]
The Industrial sector makes up hundreds of thousands of American jobs. Every day they use tools and machinery that experience immense pressure and industrial friction. To help manage possible damage, they require specialized resources. One of the key ways to prevent damage is to use flexible low friction material. If you’re a professional working in […]
Humans dump around 14 billion pounds of trash into our oceans yearly. Not many people know that 50% to 80% of the world’s oxygen production comes from our oceans. It also feeds the human world population with over 200 billion pounds of food annually. We understand the importance of our oceans. That’s why MHE-Demag has partnered with […]
Overhead cranes are an impressive piece of industrial machinery. The largest payload ever lifted by an overhead crane was over 20,000 metric tons. While your equipment might not have that lifting power, it still needs to be operated safely. Load testing is an integral part of keeping your crane well-maintained and in safe working order. […]
Overhead cranes require constant maintenance to operate safely. They’re always doing our heavy lifting. They need someone to lift them every once and a while as well. You need to have a preventative maintenance program in place. A maintenance program like the one we’ve linked will help you space out your daily and less frequent inspections into […]