For The Safest Operation, Ensure Overhead Crane And Hoist Operators ...
To maximize efficiency and ease of operation many cranes and hoists are designed to be operated intuitively, with wireless remote controls (utilizing radio or infrared signals to relay function instructions to the system) or wired, push-button pendants (also referred to ...
Monorail Inspections 101: Learn The Basics
To ensure both the safety and the optimal functionality of both patented track and enclosed track monorails, it is critical to inspect a variety of system components and operating functions at specific intervals. The Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA) of MHI ...
The “Dos And Don’ts” Of Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices
When attached to an overhead crane or monorail’s hoist, below-the-hook lifting devices (also called attachments or end effectors) ensure that a specific type of load can be lifted, lowered, and positioned safely and securely. Below-the-hook lifting devices are offered by ...
Hoist Inspections: A Critical Aspect Of Overhead Handling Safety
To ensure both the safety and the optimal functionality of hoists, it is critical to inspect a variety of components and operating functions at specific intervals. The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) has developed the following content solely as a means ...
The “Dos And Don’ts” Of Monorails
Used as an alternative to lift trucks or fixed conveyor systems, monorails transport heavy, bulky materials through a process or within a facility, then position the loads. They are supplied in two different track styles — patented track and enclosed ...
How To Determine When A Hoist’s Wire Rope Or Chain ...
As explained in the multiple free publications offered by the members of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) that detail hoist inspection procedures, a variety of key components should be assessed when conducting one of the four primary types of hoist ...
Side-Pulling A Hoist Is Dangerous; Here’s Why
Every technical paper produced by the members of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) cautions hoist owners and operators against performing a side pull. The movement is defined by the group as “any force or operating condition that restricts the load ...
5 Signs That A Workstation Crane Needs To Be Replaced
Typically designed to loads ranging from 150 to 4,000 pounds, workstation cranes are dedicated to a specific area or location and are equipped with a load handling device, such as a hoist, that suspends the load. Offered in jib, bridge, ...
MMA-Certified: The Advantages For Owners And Operators Of Monorails And ...
To assure buyers of patented track and enclosed track monorails and workstation cranes that the products are constructed in conformance with standards established by the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA), the group offers manufacturers the ability to have their products MMA-Certified. ...
11 Crane Components That Enhance Safety, Reliability And Ease Of ...
While nothing replaces thorough and continuous training (and re-training) of workers on how to safely operate overhead single and double girder crane equipment, there are several key components that can be engineered into cranes to enhance their overall safety, reliability ...