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Is Your Business Ready for an Overhead Crane?
Overhead cranes are among the most popular material-moving solutions used by US businesses. Their key benefits include increased worker safety, productivity, and efficiency. Cranes are available to meet various specific load weights ranging from a few hundred pounds...
Troubleshooting Common Overhead Crane Issues
Overhead cranes are complex machines that require the integration of several systems to lift and move equipment around the workplace. Consequently, these systems require ongoing monitoring and regular maintenance to maximize worker safety and crane performance. As a...
Which Overhead Crane System Do You Need?
Overhead cranes are used extensively to lift and move heavy loads efficiently and safely around the workspace or facility. These overhead crane systems are essential to improving workflows and productivity while protecting workers and products. They are...
We Do Whatever It Takes to Keep You Up and Running
If you spend time on our website, you’ll notice that our company mantra, “whatever it takes to keep you up and running,” appears on every page. With two locations to serve your facility and a vast inventory of overhead crane and electric motor parts and complete units...
When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Overhead Crane?
Knowing when to replace or perform overhead crane upgrades can reduce unexpected downtime and repair costs. This article will discuss the top five reasons for upgrading your overhead crane or components, starting with crane longevity overview. Overhead Crane...
The Importance of Overhead Crane Training
Because proper overhead crane training benefits the operator, coworkers, and company productivity, its importance cannot be overstated. In addition to learning how to lift and move different load types correctly, overhead crane training also instructs operators and...
Crane Parts and When to Replace Guide
Are you looking for replacement overhead crane parts but don’t know where to start? Let Hi-Speed walk you through the inspection and replacement process. Overhead cranes are available in a broad range of configurations that include: Single Girder...
Understanding the Dangers of DIY Overhead Cranes
For many small companies and hobbyists, a DIY overhead crane solution can appear to be an intelligent decision. By utilizing a few readily available components, such as wood or steel beams, a hoist, and some connection and reinforcement plates, a DIY crane could add...
Technical Profile: Dave Rasmussen
Dave Rasmussen, General ManagerHi-Speed Industrial Service7030 Ryburn Dr., Millington, TN (901) 873-5300 Email: drasmussen@gohispeed.com, Web: www.gohispeed.com “Our goal is to exceed customer expectations and outserve the competition.” ROLES AND...
Proper Rigging Techniques for Overhead Cranes
To perform a safe and successful lift, the crane operator and rigger(s) must consider the crane, environmental conditions, load, sling and hitch, and the desired operation. Since unbalanced loads, exceeding the crane’s capacity, or using a defective sling can...
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