Considerations When Upgrading Hoist Capacity on a Crane Beam
Andrew T. Litecky
What are the main questions to ask when upgrading the capacity of a hoist on a crane beam? Read this case study to learn how we met the challenge.
Top 5 Reasons to Call Us for a Hoist (instead of a catalog warehouse)
Andrew T. Litecky
Welcome to The Hoist Guy's Blog, where our resident Hoist Guy Andrew T. Litecky shares another of his #HoistGuyLists! When you need an industrial hoist, why not just call the nearest catalog warehouse chain? Read on for why you should call Shupper-Brickle Equipment for a real industrial hoist!
How are overhead cranes powered?
Andrew T. Litecky
Electric overhead cranes, also known as bridge cranes, are typically powered by conductor bar, festooning or a cable reel, and there are pros and cons of each type of electrification. In certain situations, overhead cranes are powered manually by push or hand geared options or with air power.
The Best Hoists for Power Plants to Lift SCR Blocks
Andrew T. Litecky
Compliance with the Clean Air Act includes cleaning the emissions of fossil fuel power plants using SCR (selective catalytic reduction) blocks to remove the NOx from emissions. Using the correct hoist to lift the blocks is paramount to their quick installation and change out.