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Below-the-hook lives from the point where the standard crane hook starts and ends at the load.

Container cranes have several common structural and mechanical arrangements. Here we will discuss a few historical examples and the most common structural arrangements.

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled the latest Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) for Thursday 2 July 2026. This year’s theme is: ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal.’

When people refer to a “ton,” they’re usually talking about a large unit of weight. Depending on the industry or location, that word can mean slightly different things. The three most common definitions are the long ton, the short ton, and the metric ton. Each has its own historical background and is still used in different parts of the world today.

CP&A — the company offers a wide variety of services, including specification, design, manufacturing review, modification, and accident investigation — accepted a scope of work to replace an existing three-rail stacker crane , including full mechanical and structural design services. Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A) has designed a 1-ton capacity overhead stacker crane for painting airplanes at a large aerospace manufacturer. The company designed a new trolley, mast,

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has revealed more plans for Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July 2024. A...