Best Hoists for Heavy-Duty Applications: Showcase powerful hoist options for industrial settings.
Posted by ProTek Crane Solutions on 19th May 2025
Industrial settings require hoists that can withstand large workloads, long lift times, and other aspects of heavy industry. Determining and installing the right hoist for any of these heavy-duty applications can determine the success or failure of a business.
At Protek Crane Solutions, our Sales Team can help you find the hoist needed for every requirement. Our goal is to ensure your operation provides continuous support to your customers.
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The Future of Crane and Hoist Technology
Posted by ProTek Crane Solutions on 1st May 2025
Emerging trends like automation, remote control, and smart features.
Cranes and hoists are critical equipment for assembly lines, warehousing, and many other types of operations. As with other types of equipment, the future of crane and hoist technology is advancing thanks to emerging trends such as automation, remote control, and smart features, among others.
In the list below, Protek Crane Solutions technicians provide a breakdown of thes
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Common Crane and Hoist Malfunctions and Troubleshooting
Posted by ProTek Crane Solutions on 10th Apr 2025
Mechanical and electrical failures never happen at the convenience of the business owner. That makes it very important for crane and hoist owners and supervisors to recognize and deal with potential problems before they happen. At Protek Crane Solutions, we break this process into Common Malfunctions, Preventative Maintenance, and Basic Troubleshooting Tips.
Common Malfunctions
Brake Failures – These malfunctions include abnorma
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Understanding Crane and Hoist Load Charts and How to Read and Interpret Load Charts Safely.
Posted by ProTek Crane Solutions on 3rd Apr 2025
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
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Types of Cranes & Their Applications
Posted by ProTek Crane Solutions on 3rd Mar 2025
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
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