Materials in Motion

Benefits of Spanco Bolt-on Products

Spanco bolt-on assemblies are designed to be installed easily on Spanco Jib and Gantry systems without welding or drilling. These assemblies include tagline assemblies for both standard and capped I-beam systems and intermediate bumpers for all systems that use our standard S, W, and Aluminum beams. These bolt-on products are more adaptable than welded assemblies,... Read Full Article
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ConExpo 2020

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show featuring industries including asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities, and more. The show takes place every three years in Las Vegas, NV, and showcases the latest equipment and technologies that lead to a more efficient world. ConExpo brings contractors, distributors, dealers, service providers, engineers, and producers... Read Full Article
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Material Handling Basics: What is a Gantry Crane?

A gantry crane is a type of overhead crane that uses legs to support the bridge, trolley, and hoist. These legs travel on tires, usually referred to as casters, or ride on rails implanted in the ground. A gantry crane is typically used for outdoor applications or below existing overhead bridge crane systems. Gantry cranes... Read Full Article
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To Motorize or Not to Motorize

One of the many benefits of Spanco products is the motorization package option. As a Regional Sales Manager, I have many customers ask me whether or not they should consider motorization when purchasing a crane. In this article, I will go over some of the benefits of motorization and some applications where motorization would be... Read Full Article
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What Makes an Effective Safety Program?

Worker safety must be considered in any material handling application. Heavy parts and equipment, machinery, and material handling systems themselves can all pose safety risks to people working with and around these items. To protect against workplace incidents, a safety plan must be created and implemented, and there are several elements that can influence the... Read Full Article
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Roll-Formed Enclosed Track vs. Welded Enclosed Track

Many overhead material handling systems use enclosed track for crane bridges, runways, or monorails. Enclosed track offers numerous benefits over other types of crane track, which you can read about in our blogs discussing enclosed track versus patented track and enclosed track versus I-beam track. However, not all enclosed track is the same. Some of... Read Full Article
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How to Know When It’s Time for a Crane

Every year, many workers suffer avoidable injuries because of seemingly negligible strain. We don’t often think of simple, repetitive work as being especially hazardous, but it can be more dangerous than we realize. Repetitive Strain Injuries, or RSIs, can be caused by any task that requires a worker to perform the same motion many times,... Read Full Article
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OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2019

OSHA’s Safe + Sound is a nationwide campaign focused on raising awareness and understanding of the importance of effective safety and health programs in the workplace. This year, Safe + Sound Week is set for August 12-18, and its aim is to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs and to offer information... Read Full Article
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CÓMO ELABORAR UN DISEÑO DE PLANTA DE FABRICACIÓN EFECTIVO

Para la mayoría de las operaciones de fabricación el objetivo es relativamente simple: desarrollar un sistema de fabricación ágil que simplifique la producción y garantice que el trabajo, los materiales y la información fluya sin inconvenientes. En el mundo de las plantas de fabricación el viejo adagio resulta cierto: el tiempo realmente es dinero. Entonces,... Read Full Article
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