Acco Introduces Hand Chain Hoist, Lever Hoist and Louden 4" TitanTrack Available in 1/2 ton to 20 ton, 3/4 ton to 9 ton and 5,200-lb Capacity Respectively
Hand chain hoist is a portable, lightweight, dependable unit utilized in machine shops, industrial maintenance facilities, construction sites and production environment applications. Offers maximum flexibility and mobility for infrequent lifting applications. Spark- and corrosion-resistant varieties available with load chain, hand chain, wheels and load hooks in stainless steel.
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R&M Solution for Kimura Foundry America
Six R&M Materials Handling Inc. overhead crane systems were installed in just three weeks at the newly constructed Kimura Foundry America Inc. factory in Shelbyville, Indiana. The facility is the company’s first venture outside its native Japan, where it provides rapid prototype (RP) castings and small lot production services. Service Crane Co., which provides industrial cranes, workstation...
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New STAHL CraneSystems SH Ex Wire Rope Hoist Available in Five Frame Sizes with 26 Load Capacity Variants from 1000 Pounds to 30 Tons
Available with spark-resistant features such as coated hooks, brass wheels and brass drop lugs on trolley. Used in applications and industries with potentially hazardous environments. ATEX, IECEx and NEC compliant wire rope hoist offers reliable operation, high efficiency and increased safety.
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New Wire Rope Hoists Have a Maximum Load Capacity of 85 Tons
The AS7 is a new electric wire rope hoist that is being offered by Columbus McKinnon Corporation. The hoist is available in two designs of a deck mount configuration and a double girder trolley configuration. Both designs are made of German-made components and have a maximum load capacity of 85 tons. There is also a twin drum configuration of the AS7 which handles up to 135 tons and a smaller...
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Designing and Specifying the Right Loudspeaker System for Emergency Mass Notification in Public Venues
A guide for designing and implementing effective loudspeaker systems for emergency situations.
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Columbus McKinnon Introduces Electric Wire Rope Hoists with IMPULSE-G+ Mini Adjustable Frequency Drive
The Yale® YK™ and Shaw-Box® SK™ Electric Wire Rope Hoists come with encoder feedback, torque proving and brake check and dynamic braking to reduce brake pad wear and tear. The hoists are equipped with IMPULSE•G+ Mini frequency drive that improves load control and increases hoist life. The IMPULSE®•VG+ Series 4 drives are available on Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK monorail configurations up...
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Electric Wire Rope Hoists Expanded to Feature Wider Range of Lifting Capacities
The Yale Yk and Shaw-Box SK from Columbus McKinnon Corporation are two series of electric wire rope hoists that was recently expanded. They now feature an increased range of lifting capabilities going from one to 30 tons in five frame sizes with 16 load capacity variants. The electric hoists also include a block-operated limit switch, adjustable geared limit switch, motor temperature control...
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McKinnon Presents CM Tornado Ratchet Hoists with 360-Degree Rotating Lever and a Fold-Out Revolving Handle
The CM Tornado is available in 3/4, 1-1/2, 3, 6 and 9 ton capacities with standard lifts up to 20 ft. The unit allow operator to realize full potential of 360° rotation that reduces repetitive wrist action. The hoist is equipped with a directional indicator that displays operating actions such as lifting, lowering or neutral. It is offered with bolt-on swivel hooks with nylon locks and a cast...
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Overhead Crane Fleet Arrives at Bus Manufacturer
Over 40 cranes and hoists were installed in GILLIG LLC’s new Livermore, California facility as the bus manufacturer recently completed its relocation from Hayward to the Oaks Business Park. The newly constructed, custom-designed, 600,000 sq. ft. site continues the company’s 128-year tradition of manufacturing in the San Francisco Bay area. The hoists, manufactured by R&M Materials Handling...
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Robust Well-Specified Hoists for General Industry
In an era when the industrial world is becoming ever-larger, there is a growing responsibility on equipment suppliers to make sure the market has everything it requires to function safely, reliably, efficiently and cost effectively. With this notion in mind, J D Neuhaus (JDN) has always had a policy of continuous investment in its class-leading range of hoists and cranes for the general...
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New Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK Electric Wire Rope Hoists Incorporate Advanced Safety Features
Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK German-engineered electric wire rope hoists integrate advanced safety features such as block-operated and adjustable geared limit switches, overload protection, and motor temperature control. The product lines include lifting capabilities from one to 10 tons, three frame sizes, and a customizable modular system to meet specific requirements. Other features include low...
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SRG Global Coatings Enhance Surface Durability, Efficiency, Design Flexibility
SRG Global's automotive coatings enhance the structural integrity of the finished part while also improving vehicle efficiency. Check out our video to learn more.
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