by American Crane | Sep 3, 2026 | Overhead Equipment
Overhead crane maintenance is often treated as a line-item expense, but for the facilities that get the most value from their equipment, it’s one of the highest-leverage investments they make. When budgeting for an overhead crane, it’s tempting to focus on...
by American Crane | Aug 19, 2026 | Overhead Equipment
Depending on the analysis, the global overhead crane market in 2026 is worth between approximately $5.3 billion and $6.2 billion. Market estimates vary because research firms do not always define crane categories and aftermarket services in the same way. The Business...
by American Crane | Jun 9, 2026 | Preventing Workplace Emergencies, Crane Safety, Overhead Equipment, Preventing Warehouse Accidents
An overhead crane inspection is still required by OSHA even when equipment has been sitting idle for weeks or months. No load. No movement. No operator. No immediate problem. That assumption is exactly what creates compliance issues when equipment is brought back...
by American Crane | Mar 3, 2026 | Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
As a leading custom crane and hoist manufacturer, American Crane & Equipment Corporation hears a lot of questions from customers every day. Whether you’re planning a new system or upgrading an existing one, understanding how the custom crane process works can make...
by American Crane | Jan 6, 2026 | Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
When selecting an overhead crane or hoist system, capacity often takes center stage. How much weight can it lift? How high? How far? But there’s another factor that is just as important and often overlooked: duty cycle. Understanding crane duty cycles is essential for...
by American Crane | Dec 9, 2025 | Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
From Manual to Autonomous: How Material Handling Equipment Is Transforming the Factory Floor Factories are changing—and fast. As production demands rise and labor challenges continue across the manufacturing sector, plants are relying more heavily on automation to...
