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Companies that deal with space restrictions, limited electricity, or a hazardous work environment often find that a powered hoist or crane is not a feasible choice. In all three situations, a manual trolley hoist from Protek Crane Solutions is a reliable machine for raising and moving parts and equipment in workshops or positioning items for assembly (i.e., motors for freezers or refrigerators) with no requirement for additional tools or devices. …

Assembly plants often require a range of cranes and hoists to complete their requirements efficiently. Large appliances begin with a small motor, compressor, and an empty shell that can be moved with a freestanding crane before assembly. Once completed, a larger hoist is needed to get the final product into packaging and shipping. A 250-pound freestanding, articulating jib crane is an excellent choice for assembly and moving operations with small …

Businesses (commercial or industrial) that use production lines or move items out for shipping usually require as much flexibility as possible. Suppose the facility needs to handle multiple production lines or process many inventory items. In that case, it may be more cost-efficient to dedicate one or more equipment items for a group of items in a specific weight range. A hoist or crane designed for smaller loads frees up equipment for heavier wo …

Each business needs the most flexible choice of equipment for their operation. For companies that need to move, ship, or store large items such as aircraft engines or assemble and repair equally heavy or oversized items, a 7.5 to 10-ton gantry crane from Protek Crane Solutions is often the right choice for flexibility and durability.There are several options when it comes to overhead cranes and hoists. Bridge cranes and monorail hoists can s …