Equipment selection
Overhead crane or gantry crane: which to choose?
Both machines lift and transport loads, but they rest on different structures. Understand the criteria that guide the technical decision.
10/02/20268 min read
Request a Quote
What information should you give when requesting a quotation for lifting equipment?
A complete initial survey reduces rework and brings the proposal closer to the reality of the operation. See the list of useful information.
04/03/20267 min read
Maintenance
Main signs of wear in a hoist
Noise, load drift, deformation of the hook and abnormal heating are signs that warrant a technical inspection.
02/04/20267 min read
Automation
When should an overhead crane's control panel be modernised?
Component obsolescence, difficulty sourcing spares and control limitations are frequent signs that a retrofit should be assessed.
06/05/20268 min read
Maintenance
What should a maintenance plan contain?
Intervals, inspection items, responsibilities and records: what makes up a plan that works day to day in industry.
03/06/20268 min read
Equipment selection
Difference between a monorail system and an overhead crane
Fixed route or area coverage: the distinction between the two systems guides how the handling flow is designed.
01/07/20267 min read