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 | Jun 2, 2026 | Preventative Maintenance, Crane Safety
If your facility uses overhead cranes, having a reliable overhead crane inspection checklist isn’t optional. There’s a good chance your equipment is being inspected more often than your paperwork is. That’s a problem. When OSHA reviews crane safety programs,...
by American Crane | May 28, 2026 | Manufacturers, Preventative Maintenance
Walk into almost any manufacturing facility today and you’ll see automation everywhere—robotics, connected systems, real-time dashboards. But one area evolving just as quickly, often behind the scenes, is material handling. Cranes are no longer just moving loads from...
by American Crane | Jul 31, 2025 | Industry News, Manufacturers, Uncategorized
In high-demand manufacturing environments, cranes are the backbone of productivity, precision, and safety. But what happens when maintenance is delayed or overlooked altogether? The answer is simple—and expensive. Deferring crane maintenance might seem like a way to...
by American Crane | Jul 29, 2025 | Featured Products, Manufacturers
Crane systems in nuclear facilities are expected to perform flawlessly—especially during outages and refueling operations. But even the most reliable equipment is vulnerable to wear and tear. That’s why having a well-stocked inventory of essential replacement parts is...
