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The Importance of Overhead Crane Rail Inspections

The Importance of Overhead Crane Rail Inspections

Let’s face it, if you don’t have rails, you don’t have a crane.  Bridge cranes travel on rails.  If those rails become misaligned, the crane’s wheels will begin to wear out sooner than they should--and this can lead to acatastrophic failure of your overhead crane in...

Safety & Use of Overhead Crane Controls

Safety & Use of Overhead Crane Controls

Safety & Use of Overhead Crane Controls In a world full of materials handling needs, and especially in the context of overhead cranes, it can be hard to understand what overhead crane controls are and what they do.  There exists a multitude of controls available...

Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How

Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How

Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How Plant reliability has many facets, including the planned removal and reconditioning of critical electric motors and other electromechanical equipment. There are a host of benefits to reconditioning, but scheduled reconditions...

Plant Shutdown Tips for Electric Motors

Plant Shutdown Tips for Electric Motors

During a plant outage, proper shutdown and startup procedures for rotating equipment is critical to see your system smoothly and predictably come back online.  Here are some tips and thoughts for executing a reliable shutdown & startup for your plant. Tip #1: Keep...

Technical Profile: Blake Parker

Technical Profile: Blake Parker

Blake Parker Director of Shop Operations Hi-Speed Industrial Service “My goal is ensuring we maintain the health of our clients’ businesses while keeping them profitable.”     ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Blake Parker serves as the Director of Motor Shop...

Wire Rope Sling vs Chain Sling: Who Wins?

Wire Rope Sling vs Chain Sling: Who Wins?

Not all slings for material handling are created equal, and while a chain sling or wire rope sling may be an ideal fit for one application, it might prove disastrous in another. It is important to be familiar with the different categories and styles of slings so you...

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