An effective facility layout aims to provide the most efficient workflow and plant flexibility without disruption. There are several ways to ensure that manufacturing facilities design an effective layout that streamlines production and promotes a lean manufacturing process. Choosing the best crane for your facility layout is key to improving workflow and efficiency. Process Facility…

We are now featuring workstation bridge cranes with dimensions up to and including 40’ bridges and 40’ support centers for standard ordering.

Overall, deflection is literally defined as “deviation from an allotted course”. It can mean that something is deviated by turning aside or by coming off course. For overhead cranes, this definition translates to the relative vertical or horizontal displacement of a member or part of an overhead crane under load. So how does that impact…

Many industries are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), with 78% of organizations using AI in 2024, according to the Stanford HAI AI Index Report 2025. Automated material handling solutions can help warehouses, maintenance plants, and manufacturing facilities boost productivity, efficiency, and safety.  Some aspects of AI and cranes are still in their early stages, such as fully…

Understanding crane service classifications, including EOT crane classification, is essential for selecting and installing a crane appropriate for your application and facility. Choosing the appropriate solution will help ensure the working conditions and longevity of your overhead system. Pushing your system beyond its service rating is both dangerous and counterproductive. Using an overhead crane in…

Jib cranes are an economical solution for moving materials within individual work areas or from one work area to another. They can also serve as auxiliary lifting devices under overhead cranes. There are a variety of jib cranes on the market today, with styles ranging from entirely self-supporting to ceiling/bridge or wall-mounted. When selecting a…