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Cranes and Hoists are essential equipment for every business that needs to lift, suspend, and transport inventory or cargo for assembly, inspection, shipping, or warehousing. Because each piece of equipment performs multiple functions, operators and supervisors must understand the load charts for all of them.  At Protek Crane Solutions, we provide crane and hoist load charts for every item we sell and ensure our customers understand them. I …

Cranes are crucial equipment items needed in many different types of operations. At Protek Crane Solutions, we offer an extensive line of cranes to meet most requirements for lifting and moving heavy loads on assembly lines, in repair facilities, and for shipping products. Here are four types of cranes more often used in commercial and industrial operations: Jib Cranes: Jib cranes have a horizontal arm (jib) that supports a movable hoist. The arm …

Cranes are crucial equipment items needed in many different types of operations. AtProtek Crane Solutions, we offer an extensive line of cranes to meet most requirements for lifting and moving heavy loads on assembly lines, in repair facilities, and for shipping products. Here are four types of cranes more often used in commercial and industrial operations: Jib Cranes: Jib cranes have a horizontal arm (jib) that supports a movable hoist. The arm …

Cranes and hoists are standard equipment in many commercial and industrial operations. Understanding and implementing crane and hoist safety is crucial to ensure a safe working environment and reduce damage to facilities and products through accident prevention. Here is a set of key points, i.e., Crane and Hoist Safety 101, to use from Protek Crane Solutions: Identifying Safety Hazards  Overloading – This is the most common hazard. E …