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Jan172018

Questions to Ask to Ensure Worker Safety with Foundationless Jib Cranes

Foundationless Jib cranes, also known as industrial slab-mounted jib cranes, are bolted directly to an existing concrete floor. Using the existing floor means that you don’t need to purchase a costly special foundation. Plus, you can install and use the system sooner because you don’t need to wait for concrete to cure. Using the existing... Read Full Article

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Dec122017

Benefits of Nylacron™ Casters

In August, we posted an article that briefly covered each of the three types of casters most often used by Spanco. Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of those types: the Nylacron caster by Acorn Industrial Products. Although any Spanco gantry can use them, Nylacron casters are typically used as a cost-effective alternative... Read Full Article

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Oct252017

Basic Do’s and Don’ts for Crane Operation

Accidents happen. Even the best, most skilled operator is still human. That’s why we wanted to review basic crane operation rules from the Crane Manufacturers Association of America. Next to safety inspections, brushing up on established guidelines is the best way to ensure that you are taking advantage of the absolute highest safety standards available. The... Read Full Article

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Oct062017

Dealer Spotlight: Anderson Service, Inc.

Spanco has always been committed to providing our end users with high-quality equipment through our dedicated and highly-rated distributors. Allow us to introduce you to another one of our great dealers, Anderson Service, Inc. Anderson Service, Inc. has been a proud full-service dealer of Spanco and Rigid Lifelines since 2008. Located in Billings, MT, Anderson... Read Full Article

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Sep292017

What’s the Benefit of Having Bi-Coastal Production Facilities?

The old adage that “Two are better than one” is one of those phrases that’s worked its way into everything from business dialogue (Two heads are better than one!) to pop music. And while its origin traces all the way back to the Bible, the phrase “Two are better than one” could just as easily... Read Full Article

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Aug252017

Dealer Spotlight: Mazzella Companies

Mazzella Companies has been a Spanco distributor for more than 15 years. From Alabama to Pennsylvania, Mazzella has 15 locations throughout the United States. You can depend on Mazzella to provide your worksites with any Spanco brand jib, workstation, or gantry crane, as well as Rigid Lifelines Anchor Track fall protection systems. Launched in 1954... Read Full Article

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Aug092017

Choosing the Right Casters: How Much Force Is Required to Move the System?

For effortless movement of your gantry system, using the correct casters is key. At Spanco, we commonly quote three types of swivel casters: polyurethane, nylacron, and pneumatic. Each type of caster comes with its own set of pros and cons. However, which one is best for your system? The materials that each caster is manufactured... Read Full Article

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Jul172017

The Dangers of the Fall Zone

On November 2, 2007, a journeyman iron worker endured fractured vertebrae after being struck by sheets of plywood that fell out of a basket sling. The worker had given a signal to the crane operator to begin lifting the load while he was still within the fall zone. Sadly, suspended load accidents such as this... Read Full Article

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Jul022017

Workstation Jibs vs. Standard Jibs

We recently published a blog post outlining the differences between trussed enclosed track, trussed plain track, and I-beams. As of late, we've received a lot of inquiries about the differences between each type of track, along with how those track types impact the construction and use of certain overhead cranes. Although most manufacturers use enclosed... Read Full Article

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Jun282017

The Importance of Crane Safety Inspection

The usage of cranes in the construction and manufacturing industry plays a vital role in the way companies function. Crane systems allow for a more effortless and safer operation when transporting products and bulk materials. However, what happens when the very machine that is suppose to make a job easier and safer, no longer is... Read Full Article

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