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Using wire rope slings is one of the most reliable ways to secure a load to lifting equipment. Wire rope slings are light, strong, and durable, and they can be used in a variety of ways for many different kinds of lifts. Because crane operators rely on wire rope slings…

When most people think of cranes, they think of overhead traveling cranes…

Material handling operations can involve potentially hazardous conditions, and they require safety programs to eliminate risk factors. For a safety program to be effective within a facility, employees and managers have to be on the same page regarding safety expectations. Unfortunately, employees and managers don’t always see eye-to-eye, but that…

Overhead cranes can help make material handling operations much safer than other methods of lifting heavy objects. They can alleviate the need for manual lifting, which can protect workers from strains and lift-related injuries. They can also replace other types of lifting equipment, such as forklifts, that aren’t specifically designed…

The world of cranes is huge; while many cranes are used in…

Cranes are some of the most important equipment in the construction industry….

Wireless remote radio control is an emerging option for crane operation that…

The Monorail Manufacturers Association is a trade association affiliated the Material Handling Industry and is a leading authority in overhead cranes and material handling. MMA works closely with OSHA and other safety organizations to promote and ensure safe use of overhead track systems in all material handling industries. Many MMA…

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…

In August, we posted an article that briefly covered each of the…