Considerations When Upgrading a Patented Track System

Andrew T. Litecky

Shupper-Brickle investigates the trade-offs in upgrading versus replacing a patented track system.

Why Not Just Anyone Should Fix Your Hoist

Andrew T. Litecky

Shupper-Brickle uses investigative mechanics to fix a Coffing EC3 electric chain hoist and uncovers the case for using certified hoist technicians.

What's Killing My Wire Rope? An investigation into wire rope failure.

Andrew T. Litecky

What’s Killing My Wire Rope? Shupper-Brickle investigates the cause of wire rope failure on a twin hook monorail hoist. We'll take a look at what causes wire rope damage and how to avoid it.

Bridge Cranes Engineered for Small Spaces by Shupper-Brickle

Andrew T. Litecky

Can bridge cranes be engineered for small spaces? Shupper-Brickle custom engineers bridge cranes to spec -- even if the right size is a tight spot. In this post, we tackle an overhead material handling challenge in bridge crane engineering.