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Comprehensive news on overhead handling including hoists, cranes, monorails, workstations and more in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


Columbus McKinnon Corporation: Expanded line of DNV type approved shackles and DNV master sub-assemblies
Hoists ideal for harsh environments An expanded line of products now includes DNV type approved shackles and DNV master sub-assemblies. The bolt, nut and cotter style shackles meet DNV offshore...

Harrington Hoists: New line of TNER series three-phase electric chain hoists
Electric chain hoist The new line of TNER series three-phase electric chain hoists include industry-specific features such as sleek body construction with no sharp edges and built-in handles, grease-packed gearbox...

American Crane and Equipment Corp.: Full Line of Explosion Proof Cranes and Hoists
Explosion proof equipment A full line of explosion proof equipment for harsh environments ranges from 0.5-ton ratchet lever hoists to 300-ton capacity overhead cranes, the completely customizable products feature long...

All Material Handling: New Line of Self-Locking Hooks
Self-locking hook for hand and lever chain hoists A new line of Self-Locking Hooks is offered for the supplier’s MA series hand chain hoists and LA series lever chain...

Morse Manufacturing Company: Model 86-SS drum lifter
Move drums in wash down applications with stainless steel below-hook lifter Ideal for use in food, pharmaceutical and other wash down applications, the Model 86-SS is fabricated from 304 stainless steel...

JD Neuhaus: EH Range of Air-Operated Monorail Hoists
Heavy-duty air operated monorail hoists The EH range of air-operated monorail hoists is ideal for heavy duty lifting in harsh environments. The newest models offer 75- and 100-ton lifting capacities...

Emirates SkyCargo: AL Systems Line of Aluminum Rail Jib Cranes
The AL Systems line of aluminum rail jib cranes now includes a standard, 1,000-pound capacity floor-mounted model that incorporates 12-foot boom length and 240-degree rotation. Easy to assemble with U...

David Round: Lo-Hed Wire Rope Hoists
Low headroom wire rope hoists fit any size beam Customizable to operate on beam widths from 3 to 14 inches, low headroom Lo-hed wire rope hoists feature H4 duty ratings, making them...

Bushman AvonTec: Custom-engineered cylinder lifter
Below-the-hook cylinder lifter attachment enhances crane system versatility Offered as an attachment for crane systems that handle a variety of cylinder sizes and load weights, a custom-engineered, below-the-hook cylinder lifter...

ACI Hoist & Crane: NECH Single-Brake Electric Chain Hoists
Option adds dual-speed function to single-brake hoist A dual-speed option may now be specified on NECH single-brake electric chain hoists. Offered in hook-mounted configuration, or with a hand-pushed, hand-geared or...

TC/American Crane Company: Custom-engineered crane system
Custom-engineered crane system spans 196 feet For lifting heavy equipment and aircraft parts, a custom-engineered crane system includes a three-runway, 15-ton capacity crane, one 75-foot span and two 50-foot spans, to...

Spanco, Inc.: Series of enclosed workstation bridge cranes
Enclosed workstation bridge cranes can be interconnected To provide complete overhead coverage for a large area—up to 40 feet wide with unlimited length—a series of enclosed workstation bridge cranes...

Acco Material Handling Solutions: Speedway hoists
Stock hoists ship in one week Speedway hoists, with capacities from 2 to 5 tons, and Work-Rated hoists, with capacities from 5 to 20 tons, are offered through a stock program that guarantees shipment...

Tandemloc: New line of below-the-hook devices
Full line of below-the-hook devices debuts A new line of below-the-hook devices—including pallet (skid) lifters, coil hooks from 0.5- to 50-ton capacities, pipe grabs and combo lifters for crane...

Ruger Industries: New Rider-Style Floor crane
Make long transit runs with rider-style floor crane Ideal for handling of heavy items that require transport over long distances within a plant or warehouse is a new rider-style floor...

Konecranes: CXT electric wire rope hoist
Maximize headroom above crane with compact electric wire rope hoist With its compact construction, the CXT electric wire rope hoist accommodates facilities with limited headroom above the crane, while maximizing...

Magnetek: XLTX and MLTX2 Radio Remote Controls
Radio remote controls certified for use in hazardous environments Approved for use in EX Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous environments, the XLTX and MLTX2 radio remote controls have received both...

Ingersoll Rand: Sidekick Series Lever Hoists
Portable lever hoist weighs less than 10 pounds Equipped with a double pawl disc brake for enhanced reliability, compact Sidekick Series lever hoists weigh less than 10 pounds, making them small enough...

SIT Indeva: Liftronic Easy05 industrial manipulator
Three-joint arm eliminates dead space around industrial manipulator The Liftronic Easy05 industrial manipulator can be equipped with an optional endless swivel joint that allows continuous rotation of its universal tool...

Tandemloc: C-Hooks move heavy coils
Tandemloc C-Hooks are designed for moving and positioning heavy coils with an overhead lifting device and offer several design features including a narrow, space-saving profile, a lead-in taper for easy...