Workstation Rail Systems
Andrew T. Litecky
Welcome to The Hoist Guy's Blog, where our resident hoist guy, Andrew T. Litecky, shares his industry knowledge and experience. Today he’s here to discuss one of the most significant improvements in overhead material handling in the last half century in the US market, the advancement of enclosed track, commonly...
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Customized Bridge Crane with Movable End Stops
Andrew T. Litecky
Welcome to The Hoist Guy's Blog, where our resident hoist guy, Andrew T. Litecky, shares his industry knowledge and experience. In this case study, we solve a customer’s overhead lifting challenge with a customized solution to flexibly or temporarily restrict trolley movement in certain areas. Case Study: Can you flexibly...
Comparing & Contrasting Three Bridge Crane Designs
Andrew T. Litecky
Welcome to the Hoist Guy’s Blog, where our resident hoist guy, Andrew T. Litecky, shares his experience and knowledge in the overhead material handling industry to compare and contrast the three main bridge crane designs. Advantages & Disadvantages of Different Bridge Crane Designs A customer who was planning to erect...
Choosing the Correct Hoist for the Job
Andrew T. Litecky
Welcome to the Hoist Guy’s Blog, where our resident hoist guy, Andrew T. Litecky offers key considerations for buying the right hoist for the job. When purchasing a hoist, the buyer should pay special attention to these factors: frequency of use the speed of the lift the degree of control required...