A crane is a powerful piece of machinery capable of carrying out many important and impressive tasks. However, when misused, it is also capable of causing catastrophic damage to crane operators, site workers, and even the public. Unfortunately, injuries and fatalities involving cranes are far fr

In most manufacturing companies, buying industrial parts is an essential task in running daily operations. However, it can be expensive, so it is crucial to have the proper procurement and purchasing process. You want to buy high-quality equipment that is the best fit for the job at a reasonable

Did you know that the global heavy equipment market is projected to hit $162.4 billion by 2027? For practitioners in field-based industries, heavy equipment machinery is a necessity. However, getting the right tools for an industrial or construction project is quite daunting. You need to evaluat

Your Demag cranes have carried you from project to project with no issues over the years. But now, some of the parts are reaching the end of their lives. And to avoid experiencing costly downtime, you need replacement parts now. Research shows that unplanned work-related stoppages cost industrie

In the United States, there are over 44,000 crane and tower operators.  Crane operators have to be well trained and knowledgeable about their equipment to be successful. In addition, being a crane operator comes with specific responsibilities that you have to meet for safety, function, and

There are a vast number of clamp types. Some are bulky, while others are discrete. The key is finding ones that are accurate and produce repeatable actions. Did you know that hydraulic clamps are superior to other clamps? This article will cover how hydraulic clamps improve productivity. We̵

Ceramic, semi-metallic, hybrid—which is the best brake pad material for you? That depends on what you need it for. If you need brakes that stop fast without overheating, we’d suggest a semi-metallic friction material. But if you need brakes that are more gentle to your delicate machinery,

On the surface, theme parks, train stations, and gyms don’t seem to have much in common. However, a careful observer may notice they all use some shared technology. One of those technological pieces is a Stromag eddy current brake. Eddy current technology cleverly uses magnetic principles

Scan-Pac Manufacturing is an industry leader when it comes to friction products and materials.  That means they produce some of the best brake pad materials on the market. So whether you’re working with oil field rigs, or commercial elevators, or any other industry that requires relia

Have you ever wondered what type of parts can power a vehicle the size of a crane? It takes some pretty reliable, high-quality parts. And that’s exactly what SEW Eurodrive parts provide. Today, we’re going to discuss everything you need to know about SEW Eurodrive parts. Consider thi

Are you looking for a new motor for an application or piece of construction equipment? Before making any purchases, you must know whether you need to buy an AC motor or a DC motor. Both types of motors have practical uses in many industries. However, they differ in cost, efficiency, reliability,

The global crane market reached $33 billion in 2020. Cranes play an essential role in many industries. We rely on them as primary and crucial pieces of machinery. Cranes are vital for lifting, lowering, moving, and rotating objects.  So what does the future look like for the crane industry?

Mounting cranes on rails increases their utility in loading/unloading and other material handling tasks. However, it also creates another potential hazard: the risk of uncontrolled movement. Tall cranes used outdoors, especially in coastal regions, are vulnerable to high winds and wind microburs

On any job site, safety must always be the most critical consideration. Statistics show that for 2019, more than 5,000 workers died while doing their jobs. 20% of these fatalities were in the construction sector, highlighting the need for regular on-site equipment inspection. Cranes are an essen

Couplings are used in virtually every piece of power transmission equipment. Connecting motor and gearbox/reducer shafts to conveyors, pumps, compressors, and other machinery transmit torque while absorbing vibration and facilitating disassembly and maintenance. The Importance of Coupling Select

For industrial processes, motors and other driving devices supply mechanical power to components to perform specific tasks. The amount of power provided can vary, which may at times be a higher power or speed that other components down the line can safely handle. Industrial gearboxes take the me

When a facility needs to move heavy equipment and supplies to other areas, workers may use overhead cranes. Overhead cranes allow loads to move across the space through the air instead of along the floor. These cranes are used along with other materials handling equipment for more efficient proc

We often associate braking systems with everyday cars and commercial vehicles moving along the highway when talking about braking systems. So it makes sense that industrial brakes are brakes used for heavy equipment such as construction excavators, backhoes, or skid steers. Yet industrial brakes

Construction equipment can’t last forever, and sooner or later, you’ll need to repair it. But how do you know when you need to repair equipment? We wanted to help by giving you some signs that your construction equipment might need some repairs. Keep reading to learn the five common

When there’s work to be done, an overhead crane does the heavy lifting. Bridge, gantry, monorail, and jib cranes all share something in common — a reliance on crane hoists. Engineers, operators, and purchasing agents who work with crane equipment have probably heard of hoists. But what exa