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Installing cranes in an existing structure

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Installing a crane hoist in a newly constructed structure is very different from installing a crane in an existing structure. While, in the case of the former, installation is relatively easy as the design of structure can be modified according to the needs of the crane, in the case of the latter, the installation comes with a number of challenges and technicalities. One of the biggest challenges is to allow the production to continue in the existing facility and to make arrangements that can facilitate installation of crane in the structure. Movement of employees, raw materials and finished products, along with the running of machinery comes as a big obstacle in getting the installation equipment and materials into the building. A big challenge in the process is to minimize disruption in the production process, while at the same time manage the creation of a structure that will support the crane hoist and trolley with full load as required.  There are several factors that affect t...

Important Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right JIB Crane

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 With the invention of cranes, all types of heavy lifting is efficiently been taken care of. There is no stress involved at construction sites or factories when you need to lift very heavy goods and transfer them from one location to another. You will come across different types of cranes, such as overhead crane, bridge crane, gantry crane, and JIB crane. All are best suited for different applications or tasks.  What are JIB cranes? A JIB crane is a type of overhead lifting machine which is quite often used in many smaller industries, especially where unique and repetitive lifting tasks need to be carried out. These cranes are very flexible and can even be combined with overhead bridge cranes to maximize your production. Though they are simple in design, these cranes have great lifting capacities right from 125kgs to more than 15 tons in few applications. Their unbeatable design is good in a production environment, as they can greatly help to maximize worker productivity and a...