There is an average of 71 fatal accidents involving cranes in the United States every year.

It’s essential to understand overhead crane safety to avoid injury or death to your workers. By following these simple tips, you can help prevent numerous workplace accidents.

Keep reading to learn more about overhead crane operation and how to ensure the safety of everyone in your company.

1. Set up Daily Inspections

You should be doing a full, in-depth inspection of your crane every single day. Everything that’s checked should be noted in a log book where anything unusual is written.

Some things to check every day include:

• Operating mechanisms
• Lines, tanks, and valves
• Hooks
• Hoist chains and ropes
• Slings

Any unusual findings should immediately be addressed, and the crane should never be operated if there are any suspicions that it may not be working correctly.

2. Inspect Before Every Lift

You should also be doing a quick visual inspection before every lift. This ensures nothing unusual has happened since the previous lift. It also allows you to make sure the loading area is clear of anything that could interfere with the next lift.

3. Always Confirm Suitability

If you always lift the same amount of weight with your crane, you can skip this step. However, if you are frequently moving objects of different weights, you need to ensure that your crane is capable of lifting them safely.

Carefully check everything from the type of motor you have to the sling and hook before lifting something. If you attempt to lift something heavier than what your crane can handle, the lift could end in disaster.

4. Use Clear Communication

In most cases, you won’t be able to speak directly to the crane operator. That’s why it’s crucial to have a qualified crane operator signal person on the ground.

This person should know the proper hand signals needed to safely direct the crane operator, so the job is completed without putting anyone in danger.

You’ll also want to communicate with everyone on the ground when a load is going up. This allows workers to clear the area while the crane is in operation.

5. Limit Crane Access

Speaking of qualified personnel, access to the crane must be limited to only those who know how to operate it. In the wrong hands, an overhead crane can be deadly. Use locks and keycards to restrict crane access.

6. Minimize Load Swing

Make sure your crane operators are both qualified and skilled at operating a crane. This means they can smoothly move the load to minimize the amount of moving it does.

When the load swings, it puts unnecessary pressure on components and can create an unsafe work environment.

7. Keep Equipment Clean

This should go without saying, but avoid storing slings and other crane equipment on the floor. By keeping everything clean, you can keep it in good working order which will decrease the chances of failure.

Learn More About Overhead Crane Safety

Now you have a list of ways you can ensure the safety of yourself and your employees when using cranes.

Learn more about overhead crane safety; check out our article on small mobile crane maintenance. There, you’ll find additional information on how you can keep your crane running the way it should.

Cranes help us lift heavy objects with ease.

Without them, getting construction and manufacturing jobs done would be more difficult and time-consuming.

There are different cranes for different situations, and it’s important to know which one is right for you.

Continue reading to learn about the various types of cranes.

1. Mobile Crane

The mobile crane is a telescopic boom on a mobile platform. The fact that this crane has mobility makes it versatile. It’s a standard part of bridge, building, and highway constructions.

2. Floating Crane

This kind of crane is mainly used for offshore jobs and remains in a fixed position. They have a high lifting capacity of 9,000 tons, making it possible for them to get entire sunken ships out of the water. They are for bridge and port constructions.

3. Telescopic Crane

A telescopic crane incorporates hydraulics to change the height of the boom. These types of cranes are especially good at lifting objects to or from a high place. A telescopic handler crane has something like a forklift attached to the end.

4. Harbor Crane

A harbor crane is located in ports. It loads and unloads ship materials safely because of its power. They can have a lifting capacity of around 154 tons.

5. Crawler Crane

The advantages of the crawler crane are that they move on tracks and can lift up to 3,500 tons. They’re able to work on hard or soft dirt because of the tracks.

6. Rough Terrain Crane

Rough terrain cranes are like they sound. They are for off-road construction sites. They move on four large tires and have one engine that powers the crane and the undercarriage.

7. All Terrain Crane

All terrain cranes can have the same purpose as a rough terrain crane, while also being able to work on a smooth surface. They can have 8 to 18 tires. This larger amount benefits the balance of the vehicle that moves the crane.

8. Truck Mounted Crane

These types of cranes are great for a site that requires a crane for a limited number of things. The crane is mounted on a truck, so it can travel on highways rather than needing another truck to transport it. The lifting capacity is up to 50 tons.

9. Level Luffing Crane

A level luffing crane is fixed in a shipyard. It has a hinged jib that moves the crane hook inwards and outwards while keeping it level. These cranes unload ships and move cargo containers.

10. Railroad Crane

Railroad cranes are designed to travel on railroad tracks for maintenance and repairs. The boom can reach up to 100 feet and can lift 250 tons.

11. Aerial Crane

Aerial cranes are moved by what looks like a helicopter. The actual crane is a series of cables that attach to and carry material. A large advantage is that they can pick up or drop off a load at any place.

An aerial crane might be used to bring materials to a skyscraper or rescue a ship crew in the middle of the ocean.

12. Tower Crane

These cranes are used for constructing tall buildings and can reach from 230 feet to 265 feet. They are attached to the ground by concrete and bolts.

Connecting them to the building in construction will stop the crane from moving and possibly falling over. Their lifting capacity is up to 20 tons.

13. Loader Crane

A loader crane is an addition to a truck or trailer that is used to load materials in the vehicle or unload them. The crane can be compacted when it isn’t needed. The highest lifting capacity is 200 tons.

Choosing from the Types of Cranes

To pick the type of crane that is right for you, consider the kind of job it is and where the site is. Never forget crane safety when operating a crane. If you have any questions, contact us by filling out a form or call (888) 256-7725.

The most common cause of crane accidents involve issues with the boom, the hook-lift, and heavy counterweights.

Operating a crane is difficult and requires expertise. Owning a crane, however, requires regular maintenance, a keen eye, and diligence.

If you possess a crane and want a quick introduction to small mobile crane maintenance, this article is for you. Here, we break down some of the best actions you can take to keep your machinery up and running.

Ready to find out more? Add these items to your checklist.  

Maintaining a Small Mobile Crane

Although some maintenance is required by law, understanding what to look for and when to do it saves you lots of money in the long run.

1. Use the Logbook

It seems obvious, but this is too important to gloss over.

Use the logbook, and have every single operator use it, too.

This ensures if anything suspicious pops up, it’s logged so that you have a clear foundation for troubleshooting. Furthermore, logging lets owners see the last time the machinery was inspected.

Logging makes keeping track of routine and required maintenance much simpler.

2. Lubricate Regularly

Lubricating the main parts, especially the boom, is easy. Unfortunately, not many workers do it.

Why?

Because it takes a few hours, however, those couple of hours are nothing compared to the lost production you’ll suffer if your crane stops working.

Lubricate the following once a week to maintain optimal performance:

• Sidebars
• Slideway linings
• Guide rollers
• Crossheads
• Bearings on sheaves
• All linkages

This weekly step saves owners money and time in the long run.

3. Conduct Pre-Operation Checks

It doesn’t take long to do a visual check of the crane before operating it. Make it a company policy to conduct an inspection using a checklist that adheres to your model.

Some points to consider for these inspections include:

• Fluid levels
• Cracks
• Any oil or grease on the clutch lining or brakes
• Tire pressure
• Fastener tightness and stripped threads
• Rust or wear, especially on the chassis

These visual checks alert operators to any problems before they begin work.

4. Replace Filters and Oil

Contaminants are the biggest enemy to hydraulic machinery. That’s why it’s important you not only check for contaminants each week but also make sure you’re replacing filters and oil on time.

Follow your manual’s guidelines. If you replace these too early, you’re spending unnecessary funds. If you replace them late, you might have bigger things to worry about.

Don’t forget to check the air filters regularly.

5. Conduct Overload Tests

A standard error that results in injury is overweighted cranes. Therefore, conduct overload tests with every inspection for optimal crane safety.

Overload tests are mandatory in certain circumstances, but by conducting one with each primary inspection, you’ll increase production and keep workers safe.  

Since it’s a common issue, it’s well worth the investment.

Hang Tight for More

These starter tips help owners of small mobile cranes form good habits. With these five suggestions, you’ll enjoy more production, greater safety, and fewer repairs.

Owning a crane comes with responsibility. Part of that accountability involves understanding the equipment you and your employees work with.

Although this article provides excellent starter information, there’s much more to learn.

Are you curious about other common issues to watch out for? Then read our article about frequent problems of overhead cranes.

Don’t let your crane hang loose.  

Everyone feels like a little kid when walking near a crane. They’re like metal dinosaurs that build things.

It’s easy to lose that sense of a hoists’ majesty and awesomeness if you work around them all the time. And this can also have the dastardly effect of making you forget to maintain your hoist.

If not properly maintained, a hoist can be deadly. Crane-Related injuries kill about 71 workers a year.

Let’s keep you and your crew safe. Today we’re going to talk about how to keep that hoist motor running smoothly. Let’s break it down.

1. Hoist Motor Corrosion

Depending on the outdoor environment you’re working in, the elements will likely attack your motor. Often corrosion is rust. There are other kinds of corrosion, batteries being the other culprit.

Rust happens when metals oxidize. Unless metal has a protective coating, moisture and oxygen will react with the metal and cause rust.

When installing your crane or hoist, be aware of what parts of the motor will contact the elements. If it’s directly in the rain, you’re more likely to see rust develop.

When not using your motor, cover it. While most of the components should have a protective layer, either epoxy paint or plastic covering, you want to minimize weather impact.

There could be hidden damage to your motor. Be sure to disassemble what you can and thoroughly inspect your motor.

2. Run the Equipment Even When Not in Use

Just like airplanes are made to fly and will break down if not in use, cranes will break down if not operated.

Why? The heat from the motor evaporates excess moisture.

This will prevent corrosion as well.

Assign this task to someone on your crew. Or schedule a quick rundown on the equipment daily.

Run the crane for a least fifteen minutes a day. This will allow the motor to warm up sufficiently to cause excess moisture to evaporate.

3. Keep the Chain Clean and Lubricated

Most cranes use a chain to hoist objects into the air. If the chain gets rusty or dirty, it won’t roll through the mechanism well. Any extra resistance in the chain setup will wear on the motor.

How often should you clean your chain and lubricate it? Only once a year.

You’ll need to disassemble the housing before you can clean the chain. In busy operations, this could mean a whole day of lost productivity. Be sure to schedule this cleaning during slow seasons.

4. Regularly Inspect the Entire Hoist

OSHA requires certain standards when inspecting overhead hoists and gantry cranes on job sites. Most of these regulations touch on safety rather than merely crane function.

But you or your hoist operator should perform a quick visual inspection every time they use the equipment. This will ensure that any apparent corrosion, misalignments, and other problems get fixed early and often.

A full and in-depth inspection should happen once a month.

Respect Your Crane Hoist

Cranes are incredible machines. And if you don’t respect the machine, accidents are waiting to happen.

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An accident on a work site is the worst thing that can happen. Not only can it be detrimental to a worker and their family, but it can lower morale for other employees. It can also be costly for the company.

Construction sites can be dangerous. 5,147 workers were killed while on-site in 2017.

There is an average of 42 worker deaths per year due to the use of cranes alone.

That’s why it’s essential to keep up with your crane brakes maintenance. Keep reading to find out how to tell if it’s time for you to check your crane brakes and why it’s important to perform routine checks.

What Are Crane Brakes?

Believe it or not, many components make up the different brakes used in cranes.

Good brakes used for trolly and bridge motions of a motor crane depend on what you’re looking for. DC Thruster Drum brakes, for example, have gained popularity due to their sliding torque tube and lowering valve.

Dual Caliper Disc Brakes have proven to be the safest option as they provide a balanced load.

Hoist brakes are indispensable to the safety and functionality of a crane. Magnetic disc, thruster, or drum brakes are used on the high-speed side of the crane for service duty. Caliper Disc brakes are used on the low-speed side of the crane and are used in the event of an emergency to stop a load from falling or the transmission from blowing.

What Part Should I Replace?

There are many components to a crane brake such as:

• anchor plates
• pads
• shoes
• friction discs
• coils

For brakes to function correctly and safely, it might need something as simple as new brake pads.

How Can I Tell If It Needs Repair?

Do you hear a squeaking or screeching sound while you maneuver your crane? This means it’s time to check your brakes and some parts probably need to be replaced.

Are things looking rusty? Aside from equipment use, it’s the wear and tear that comes from weather that causes machinery to break down over time. If there’s any sign of rust or noticeable wear, your brakes might need repair.

Are movements not as smooth? If you notice that your crane’s movements aren’t as smooth as they were before, your pads might need to be replaced.

What happens when you do a brakes testing? Perform a brakes test regularly to make sure components are working as they should be.

What Can I Do to Prevent Repair?

Don’t overload your crane. Overloading it could cause parts to break, and will compromise the safety of your workers. While it might be tempting to save time by overloading in the short run, it’s not worth the costs and incidents that could occur as a result in the long run.

Carry out regular inspections of your crane to avoid any failure. And make sure that the crane you purchase or use is specific to the type of job you plan to use it for. If you only need to move something up and down, a hoist motor is all you’ll need. But for heavy lifting in all directions, finding the right crane is essential to the success and safety of your job.

Click here for more tips on how to avoid a massive crane failure.

The Importance of Crane Brakes Maintenance

You don’t want to wait until you hear a loud screech to check the brakes of your crane.

For maximum efficiency of your equipment and the safety of workers, it’s a necessity to keep up with crane brakes maintenance.

If you need a part, we can get it for you in an emergency. We can also answer any questions you may have about crane brake maintenance and your rights as an owner.

Contact us today to stay informed, stay safe, and get anything you need for your equipment.

There were over 5,000 fatal work-related injuries in 2017 in the United States.

That’s a startling statistic.

OSHA performs inspections to ensure that equipment and businesses are following safety regulations to prevent injuries.

Having a crane inspection can be a stressful experience. You want to be sure that you’re adequately prepared so that you can pass with flying colors. Check out these five things you must do before your next OSHA crane inspection.

1. Be Prepared  

You should always be prepared for an unexpected OSHA inspection. OSHA inspections can happen virtually anytime. It’s rare that you get a heads up before they show up.

When you’re already prepared and know what to expect, it will help your odds of passing and relieve stress. You should be educated on OSHA crane inspection requirements so that you know what will be looked at during the visit.

2. Mind Your Manners

You should always be polite and treat the OSHA inspector with respect when they arrive for a crane test. Professionally conduct yourself and avoid oversharing. Treat them with kindness so that they can return the gesture.

If, however, the visit becomes tense or the inspector becomes confrontational, keep your cool. You will also want to call the OSHA office and let them know of the situation.

3. Give Responsibilities

Prior to the OSHA visit, you should already know who within the company will meet with the investigator. This responsibility should already be set in place. This person should be aware of all proper procedures and know where all important documentation is located.

4. Keep Documentation and Records

Speaking of documentation, you need to be sure that you keep good records so that you’re prepared for inspections. You should have documentation and records of all the training performed by all employees. All these documents should be in a safe place along with safety policies, insurance documents, performed maintenance, and third-party audits.

Along with keeping proper documentation of paperwork, you may also want to keep records of the inspection itself. While you’re with the inspector during the visit, consider writing down the things that he or she observes.

5. Understand Your Rights

It’s important to know that you and your employees have rights when it comes to an OSHA inspection. Employees are under no obligation to speak to the inspector. If an employee chooses to talk to an OSHA inspector, the conversation should not be recorded, and the employee is not required to sign a witness statement.

Pass Your OSHA Crane Inspection

When an inspector shows up for an OSHA crane inspection, don’t panic. Follow these tips and understand the OSHA overhead crane regulations so that you’re prepared to pass the inspection with flying colors.

Do you have questions regarding overhead crane inspections and crane load tests? Contact us today, and we will provide you with the answers you’re looking for.

As the construction industry has bounced back from the recession of a decade ago, construction hiring has shown no sign of slowing.

Even with systems that are more efficient than ever before, there’s no shortage of people needed to work and supervise them. To stay competitive, you need to modernize every element of your worksite, from better-trained staff to replacing every old component on your jib crane.

To keep your jib crane moving faster and more efficiently, make some of these modern upgrades.

Sometimes You’re Forced to Modernize

If you’ve been inspected recently, you might have seen issues with your jib’s equipment. Whether or not your crane passed the OSHA inspection is irrelevant if you noticed problems that need to be fixed. Having a regular inspection is essential for things to move safely and efficiently, but you can also uncover inefficiencies in your hoist equipment.

If you want to extend the life of your crane and keep from dealing with costly downtime, look for wear and tear on components that do the most work. If you notice your reels aren’t working the way you need to, look into some modern motor-driven reels to keep things moving.

Even hoist brake technology could help you if you notice your brakes aren’t in the shape you want them to be in. With a new set of hoist brakes, you get more accurate movement and help ensure safety on your site.

Sometimes Old Parts Aren’t Available

If your crane is getting older, you’ll notice it’s gotten harder to find the components that you need to keep it running. If you’re only able to find used components to replace the OEM parts on your crane, you should consider upgrading. You’ll work more efficiently and have parts you can depend on with an upgrade

Bumpers and buffers are one type of component that can be hard to find. If your crane hasn’t been manufactured for a few decades, finding unused bumpers and buffers is going to be a considerable challenge. When you buy new buffers and bumpers made with modern materials, you get more durability from components that are much easier to track down.

Sometimes Safety Means Everything

Control systems for cranes are changing rapidly. Even older cranes are now being outfitted with remote-controlled systems. The operator cab can be removed altogether in some cases.

Rather than putting personnel at risk on the floor of a massive worksite, having a crane that works via radio control saves lives. You can maneuver a crane hook all over a site without worrying about safety. You’ll move and operate cranes with great ease, never once putting anyone at risk.

A Jib Crane Needs Constant Work

Even though it costs a fortune to buy a jib crane, you need to maintain it consistently to get the most out of it. If you want to ensure that you have equipment that lasts as long as you need it, replace components with better elements if possible.

For a maintenance checklist to use on your crane, check out our guide.

Cranes have many uses in the industrial world. They help to make light work of heavy-lifting tasks that would take time and a lot of workforces to complete.

Although no crane user wants to experience crane failure, it may happen at their workplace. This may result in downtime, but also cause injury and even death.

From 2011 to 2015, 220 total crane-related deaths occurred, according to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). As a crane user, you should take all the necessary steps to reduce this number.

Before starting any crane operations at your workplace, take the following precautionary measures.

1. Carry out Inspections to Avoid Crane Failure

Consider implementing a crane maintenance and inspection program.

The program will allow you to document the inspection results and use them to solve future problems. Inspect the machine by abiding by the manufacturer’s regulation.

Hire a certified crane inspector to conduct this activity.

2. Enact Policies on the Crane’s Operations

You can enact company policies to help prevent overhead crane accidents. The guidelines may offer insights on the integrity of the crane and worksite hazards.

Ask your workers to stick to a specific load rating and capacity of the equipment they’re using.

Take disciplinary action against employees that breach workplace rules.

Install collision-avoidance gadgets or circuitry on your cranes to implement your safety regulations.

Other devices to install include weigh scales, overload limiting gadgets, stop-limit and slow-down switches. Make every operator accountable for using these devices.

3. Train Your Personnel in Crane Maintenance and Operation Safety

Your company’s technicians must be knowledgeable about the safe practices for operating cranes. Their expertise should lie in troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing crane parts. Train them on worksite conduct and job-site safety.

Mandate your employees to use hand signals, warning lights, and radios to communicate crane failure. Ensure that they have the contacts of the technicians needed to initiate repairs.

They should also stay updated on the CMAA guidelines and other safety policies.

4. Grease the Bearings of the Sheaves Regularly

Lubricate the bearings of the crane’s sheaves to prevent crane noise.

Greasing helps prevent wear and tear caused by friction. Though this exercise is tiring and time-consuming to execute, it enables you to save the money needed for sheave repairs.

Your technicians can use rigging to access the sheaves and grease them.

5. Get a Crane Suited for a Specific Use

Cranes come in various forms, which each style tailored to a particular application. The smallest ones facilitate lifting operations inside workshops. You can find tall tower cranes used to construct high-rise buildings.

Ensure that your company the right crane to prevent injuries, damage or crane failure.

Don’t Let Crane Failure Degrade Your Company’s Productivity

Mitigate crane failure risks by carrying out routine maintenance and inspections. Seek out a competent person to identify mechanical problems in parts such as the crane motor. Check for damaged parts, worn-out wiring/ropes, fluid leakages, and cracks.

We perform modernizations and upgrades on crane equipment. We can also perform repair work on the equipment. We stock a range of crane spare parts to make the repair process smooth and fast.

Contact us in case you can’t find the part, product or service you need or to request a quote.

Crane accidents result in loss of human life and can cost billions of dollars in property loss.

Unfortunately, many of the overhead crane accidents that occur could have been avoided with regular maintenance or proper operation.

We’ve gathered this list of seven of the most common problems seen in overhead cranes in hopes that you’ll avoid your own disaster on the job.

Keep reading to find out more about what to watch out for when using this potentially dangerous type of heavy machinery.

1. Damaged Wire Rope

Over time, the wire rope can become damaged due to normal wear and tear. It can also be damaged because of improper operation or environmental factors.

The three ways to tell a wire rope is too damaged to use are when you spot:

• Birdcaging or unraveling of the strands
• Corrosion
• Visible damage

Immediately stop if you notice any of these during an inspection or operation.

2. Bent or Damaged Hooks

Another part of the overhead crane that can become damaged over time is the hook. Most often, these are damaged because of overloading. When they bend, there’s a higher chance they could break and lose the entire load.

3. Worn Out End Truck Wheels

The end truck wheels can become worn out naturally over time, or wear out more quickly than they should because of malaligned runways. Either way, if these wheels aren’t replaced as soon as necessary, it could spell disaster.

4. Malaligned Runways

If you hear loud scraping sounds, notice strange movements of the wheels or abnormal wear on the wheels, there’s a good chance the runways are malaligned. This is another problem with cranes that requires immediate attention.

5. Faulty Circuit

An overhead crane requires a large amount of power. Even so, it shouldn’t be blowing fuses regularly. If it is, it might have a faulty circuit which puts your entire team at risk.

6. Interrupted Contact

Another electrical problem many cranes have is with poor contact between the collector and the contact bars.

Interrupted contact can be caused by:

• Alignment issues
• Oxidization
• Corrosion
• Carbon graphite buildup

When contact is interrupted, it makes the crane far more difficult to operate, even for the most skilled of operators. This makes for a hazardous situation.

7. Electrical Hazards

This final common problem with overhead cranes has to do more with the operation of it rather than the crane itself.

When crane operators aren’t paying attention to their surroundings, they may come into contact with electrical lines. This can cause the entire crane to become electrified and often leads to the death of the operator and others nearby.

Want to Learn More About Over Head Crane Safety?

Now you know what some of the most common problems are with overhead cranes. Keep an eye out for these things, and you can help prevent a disaster in your company.

If you want to learn more about overhead crane safety, check out our blog. There are tons of posts there to help you better understand all types of heavy machinery.

Are you a purchasing agent trying to assess an overhead crane for replacement parts? Maybe you’re an engineer and need to create a custom industrial solution using an overhead crane. You might even be a dock worker in the market for a new crane hoist.

All of these positions have one thing in common: overhead crane maintenance and replacement parts. Regardless of your title, you understand that there are no cutting corners when it comes to overhead crane maintenance. The safety of all involved is at stake.

So how do you write the checklist for overhead crane maintenance? Does one list fit all?

The answer is no. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to assess an overhead crane for maintenance and how to replace overhead crane parts.

Approaching Your Crane Maintenance Checklist

As you start to write your overhead crane maintenance checklist, remember how many different types of overhead cranes there are. Each will require different ways to maintain and service the machine, and their own crane replacement parts, too.

Are you maintaining a bridge crane? If so, is it single or double girder? Modular or process?

There are also gantry, jib, monorail, and workspace cranes out there. Each, of course, is designed for different industrial applications.

Before you can start your checklist, assess the work your overhead crane does. Ask yourself the following questions:

• How does my crane move?
• How often is it used?
• How heavy are the loads? What are they primarily composed of?
• Does the crane work indoors or outdoors?

The answers to these questions will help you assess where you need to pay the most attention in maintaining your overhead crane.

Electrical

Regardless of which type of crane you’re servicing, it’s likely it has an electric counterpart to it. If the crane is used frequently, slow or faulty electrical systems can slow you down.

It’s a good idea to upgrade your switch, breaking, and conduction systems to optimize your crane’s performance. This is a preventative measure, but it’ll save you time and money in the long run.

Mechanical

Here’s the tough thing about mechanical maintenance: after ten to fifteen years, it can be difficult to find replacement parts that fit your (now outdated) overhead crane.

This is a key consideration because overhead cranes are fundamentally mechanical machines. The last thing you want is a worn out mechanical part to present a safety hazard.

That’s why mechanical maintenance often means upgrading your crane’s mechanical elements to more modern pieces. Sure, you can always have your mechanics spruced up and repaired, but that’s not the best investment for the longevity of your machine.

Instead, opt for preventative maintenance. Upgrading will save you the headache down the line of your machine losing value because you can’t find one measly replacement part for it.

Overhead Crane Parts

If there’s one thing that’s true about overhead cranes: most aren’t created equal. Each machine requires a dedicated analysis of its function, purpose, and the lifespan of the overhead crane parts. It’s the only way to write an accurate essential maintenance checklist.

Need help with the process? We can help. Get in touch with any questions you may have about overhead crane maintenance and upgrades!