The Science & Art of Overhead Crane Engineering: Looking Back on the Career of a Crane Engineer
Shupper-Brickle Equipment Co
Shupper-Brickle interviews a crane engineer about the highlights of his career and his advice for the next generation of engineers.
Hoist & Crane Safety: What's the biggest challenge?
Shupper-Brickle Equipment Co
From proper inspections and maintenance to training, warning labels and certifications, a lot goes into ensuring the safe operation of overhead cranes and hoists. We asked Shupper-Brickle Equipment’s Service & Safety Manager, Daniel Cahill: What’s the #1 safety issue you see in the field? Crane & Hoist Safety “The #1...
Tags: Crane Safety, Hoist Safety
CASE STUDY - Javelin Crane with Low-Headroom Hoist
Andrew T. Litecky
A customer needed to move equipment from the ground level exterior to the interior, third floor operating space of their facility. This level was accessed through an overhead, roll-up door that, per the customer’s constraints, could not be modified or replaced.
Shupper-Brickle remembers Francis "Brick" Brickle
Shupper-Brickle Equipment Co
Shupper-Brickle Equipment mourns the passing and fondly remembers founder Francis Brickle who passed away August 11, 2013 in Plainfield, New Jersey. Born in 1922, Francis J. Brickle (“Brick”) earned the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army in World War II. He later earned his engineering degree from Marquette University and...