by American Crane | Aug 11, 2026 | Critical Lift
“Single failure-proof” sounds like a promise that nothing will ever break. It’s actually a specific engineering objective: no credible failure of a single component can cause an uncontrolled lowering or loss of the load. The term describes how the...
by American Crane | Aug 7, 2026 | Nuclear
When a nuclear utility begins evaluating crane suppliers, the equipment itself is only part of the decision. Most proposals will meet the required lift capacity. Most suppliers can point to technical specifications, component lists, and competitive pricing. The real...
by American Crane | Mar 31, 2026 | Critical Lift, Manufacturers
High-Stakes Lifting in Nuclear & Telescopic Outage Operations: What Needs to Be Considered When a nuclear plant enters an outage—planned or unexpected—every hour matters. Fueling systems, dry cask loading, large component replacements, and crane modernization all...
by American Crane | Nov 18, 2025 | Manufacturers, Critical Lift
Every lift inside a nuclear power plant happens under some of the most carefully controlled conditions in the world. And for good reason: cranes in these facilities move massive, safety-sensitive components — sometimes weighing hundreds of tons. To make that possible...
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...
