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April 27th, 2023
The New Workmate™ Electric Hoist by Spanco®
Designed with the customers’ needs prioritized, the compact and ergonomic Workmate is constructed with a modular design, higher capacity, lighter weight, and flexibility in mind.
Recent Posts
Safety Tips for Material Handling Cranes
Manufacturers and other industries use material handling cranes to lift and transfer heavy materials without putting unnecessary strain on workers. These…
NEMA RATINGS: WHY THEY MATTER
QUESTION: I have to install two new pieces of equipment in our industrial facility. One system will be…
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT JIB CRANE FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Jib cranes are an economical solution for moving materials within individual work areas or from one work area…
Ask Spanco: Which Overhead Crane Meets Your Needs?
Question: I have always wanted an overhead crane in my factory, and now that I finally have a…
Retrofit Drives: Benefits and Disadvantages
Retrofit Conversion Kits for Jib Cranes What’s the point of a RETROFIT CONVERSION KIT? Retrofit conversion kits—better known…
Daily Inspection for Workstation Bridge Cranes & Monorails
While only designated personnel may perform required maintenance and repairs on overhead crane systems, the crane operator should…
Ask Spanco: Conducting A Job Hazard Analysis for Overhead Cranes in Industrial Environments
Question: I am a college student and tasked with writing an activity hazard analysis (AHA/JHA) on the subject…
Trussed Track, Plain Track, and I-Beams
We’ve received a lot of recent inquiries about the difference between plain track, trussed track (often referred to…
Used Overhead Cranes: When to Buy and When to Beware
The economy has been slowly improving, which means more manufacturing companies are investing in overhead lift equipment to…
Ask Spanco: Aluminum Gantry Cranes for HVAC Applications
QUESTION I work for an HVAC company that installs HVAC equipment in distribution centers and other industrial buildings…