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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Types of Cranes & Their Applications
Posted by ProTek Crane Solutions on 26th Feb 2025
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
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Crane and Hoist Safety 101
Posted by ProTek Crane Solutions on 18th Feb 2025
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
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