by administrator | Aug 11, 2011 | News and Events Post
Pictured below is a Double Grooved DRUM which is mounted to a custom manufactured trolley frame. A DRUM is the cylindrical member around which wire rope is wound for lifting or lowering the load.To view more crane terms click here. For more information about our...
by administrator | Aug 5, 2011 | News and Events Post
American Crane and Equipment’s Single Failure Proof Cranes can be built in accordance with our 10CFR50 Appendix B Quality Assurance Program, consistent with the requirements of NUREG 0554, assuring a licensable design. Features Include: Triple Redundant Holding...
by administrator | Aug 5, 2011 | News and Events Post
True vertical lift is when the hook of the hoist (lower block) moves in a true vertical path between the lower limit of travel and the upper limit of travel. This happens when the rope(s), anchored at each end of the drum, winds from the center of the drum outward...
by administrator | Jul 29, 2011 | News and Events Post
American Crane and Equipment Corporation is offering the following equipment at discounted prices:CM Series 635 Motor Driven Trolley for CM Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist Product Code: 9317 Capacity: 1/8 through 2 tons Travel Speed: 30 fpm Power Supply: 460v-3ph-60hz...
by administrator | Jul 15, 2011 | News and Events Post
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 terms.
by administrator | Jul 14, 2011 | News and Events Post
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...
