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Learn more crane terms – LOAD BLOCK
A Load Block is the assembly of hook, swivel, bearing, sheaves, pins and frame and is suspended by hoisting ropes or load chains. It is used to lift and move objects up to a specific lifting capacity. Visit us at our Homepage for more crane...
OUTAGE COSTS? – American Crane & Equipment can help reduce them!
Our revolutionary Nuclear Rated Telescoping Jib Crane will enable you to perform additional outage tasks to save significant time and money. Advanced features such as four (4) ranges of motion allow for better perimeter hook coverage and more precise material...
American Crane’s Word of the Week – Stacker Crane
A Stacker Crane is similar to a bridge crane, except the hoist is replaced with a telescoping mast which is suspended from the bridge trolley. The mast is equipped with a load handling device such as single or double forks or a grab. Stacker Cranes can be manually...
Upgrades and Rebuilds for Safety and Economics
REASONS TO UPGRADE: Older controls on cranes and equipment are at a higher risk for failure. Retrofits and upgrades can reduce breakdowns, increase reliability and improve safety by reducing the risk of costly accidents and OSHA violations. In addition, extending...
Sensitive Environments require Specific Applications: American Crane can Customize Equipment for Hazardous Areas.
American Crane has designed and manufactured numerous cranes and hoists for hazardous areas. Hazardous locations are those in which fire or explosion dangers exist, due to flammable liquids, vapors or gases, or combustible dust or fibers.Our Explosion Proof...
American Crane & Equipment provides more reasons why Overhead Lifting is the solution!
Reason 2: BETTER CONTROL & PRECISION Control Your Load from a Safer Position Radio remote controls and independent traveling pushbutton pendants allow the operator of Overhead Lifting Solutions to stand away from the load. This means that the operator is...
“Why use Overhead Lifting Solutions?” – American Crane & Equipment can help provide the answer!
Reason 1: PROTECT YOUR EMPLOYEES Employees move in and out of manufacturing facilities and shipping/receiving areas throughout a normal work day. Overhead Lifting Systems work within a specific area and limit an employee’s exposure to potential accidents caused by...
American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers standardized Low Headroom Built Up Hoisting Machinery meeting Class D and E requirements.
American Crane and Equipment Corporation offers standardized industrial hoist machinery which meets Class D and E requirements. All equipment is designed per CMAA Specification #70, Revised 2004. Certification is available upon request. The Built Up Hoist is...
American Crane can help with wildlife preservation…
Man made dams along rivers can block the migration of many species of fish to their spawning grounds upriver; most notably the American Shad, Hickory Shad and Salmon. American Crane offers specialized lift equipment designed to assist fish in the migratory process...