by American Crane | Nov 20, 2025 | Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
If you work around material handling, you’ve probably heard the words crane and hoist used interchangeably. It’s an easy mix-up — after all, both are designed to lift heavy loads. But while they work hand in hand, they play very different roles on the job....
by American Crane | Nov 11, 2025 | Overhead Equipment
In an ideal world, every facility would be a perfect rectangle, every load would be the same weight, and every production line would hum along in neat, straight rows. But real-world operations? They’re a little more complicated. From oddly shaped buildings to unique...
by American Crane | Nov 6, 2025 | Preventative Maintenance, Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
A Guide for Plant Owners, Maintenance Teams & Asset Managers How do you know when it’s time to retire an aging nuclear crane system? For many facilities, the answer comes down to performance, compliance, and cost — and waiting too long can create far bigger...
by American Crane | Sep 23, 2025 | Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
A Different Kind of Manufacturing Building equipment for the nuclear industry is a whole different kind of manufacturing. The standards are stricter, the paperwork is heavier, and the expectations for performance and reliability are sky-high. Whether it’s a crane for...
by American Crane | Aug 7, 2025 | Critical Lift, Featured Products, Overhead Equipment
Outage season has a way of testing your prep work. When the clock’s ticking and the lifts keep coming, there’s no time to chase down missing crane parts. That’s why we’ve made it easy to stock up on the essentials—right from our online store. From wire rope to motors,...
by American Crane | Jul 24, 2025 | Industry News, Manufacturers, Outage Support for Fossil Power Plants, Overhead Equipment, Preventative Maintenance
In industries like power generation, manufacturing, chemical processing, and steel production, unexpected crane downtime can have serious consequences. A sudden failure doesn’t just delay operations—it can put workers at risk, lead to missed deadlines, and cause...
