Hoist Guy's Blog

How important is it to load test an existing bridge crane? How often and when?We recently witnessed an example of the importance of this safety procedure, with a narrowly averted disaster. Learn more about when a load test is required.    

Understanding the differences between American-made hoists and foreign brands is key. Also, learn the Hoist Guy's favorite American-made wire rope hoists.

For this application case study, we solved the lifting challenge through a runway crane with an interlocking side spur.

Shupper-Brickle interviews a crane engineer about the highlights of his career and his advice for the next generation of engineers.