Explore The Latest Advances In Radio Crane Control
Since the initial advent of wireless, radio frequency (RF) based crane control that relied on one-way communication from an operator-held transmitter to a crane-mounted receiver, there have been significant advances — particularly on the receiver end of the technology. Over ...
Members of MHI’s Overhead Alliance Address Challenges of Pandemic with ...
This article appeared in the May 2020 issue of Lift & Hoist International. The impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic to our modern world has been unprecedented — and remains unpredictable. While much is still unknown about this virus, the ...
Updated Specifications For Overhead Cranes In Development
Reaffirming their commitment to safety in the design and use of overhead traveling crane technology, the members of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) have been diligently working to update the organization’s technical specifications and standards publications. The documents ...
MMA Standards Ensure Monorails, Workstation Cranes Enhance Worker Safety And ...
To ensure that workstation cranes, monorails, and patented track systems installed in facilities for overhead material handling and load movement are properly designed and manufactured for a given application, the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA) offers two separate specifications documents: 1-2016 ...
Remote Crane Monitoring, Now And The Future: What Users Need ...
Remote monitoring of overhead cranes and the function of their components is — like many other consumer and commercial technologies — poised to become far more commonplace. Just like camera-equipped doorbells whose video is accessible wirelessly, the technologies that leverage ...
Explaining Crane Duty Cycles: What Are They And Why Should ...
When specifying an overhead crane for a given application, a number of factors must be considered. One of the most critical is duty cycle, determined based on anticipated frequency of use, type of load and the average weight of the ...
Investing In Overhead Lifting? Consider All Building Clearances Before Buying
Perhaps it sounds obvious, but when planning a significant capital equipment investment in an overhead lifting solution — like a wide-span crane — it’s important to avoid making assumptions about an existing building’s structure. In this, the first of a ...
Why Choose Overhead Lifting For Your Operation? Watch The Overhead ...
In a recently released video, MHI’s Overhead Alliance (which includes the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA)) offers a quick introduction into the benefits of cranes, hoists and monorails ...
Keep Crane, Hoist Users Safe With Pre-Operational Equipment Check Guidelines
One of the most important ways to keep overhead crane and hoist operators safe is to require them to complete a pre-operational equipment inspection at the beginning of each shift. That’s why The Crane, Hoist and Monorail (CHM) Alliance — ...
MODEX 2020 Attendees Seeking Overhead Handling Solutions Look For Specific ...
With MODEX 2020 just a few days away, MHI’s Overhead Alliance (which includes the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA)) offers a few insights into the types of overhead ...