Hiab, part of Cargotec, has introduced its HiVision(TM) vision system for MULTILIFT hooklifts, to make hooklift operation easier, safer and quicker.
Overhead Lifting Equipment, Hoists, Monorails & Winches
Handling materials overhead can increase productivity, enhance safety, improve ergonomics and maximize available floor space. There are many types of overhead materials handling equipment used to lift and move product safely and efficiently across a manufacturing or warehousing facility. Overhead cranes enable the movement of product above the floor and the right equipment for the job depends on the process, the product being moved, the task being performed and the desired rate of throughput.
Hiab strengthens its global leadership ambition in cranes by acquiring EFFER S.p.A from the CTE Group
Aug 07, 2018
Hiab, part of Cargotec, and a global leader in on-road load handling, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Effer loader cranes business from the CTE Group for an enterprise value of EUR 50 million.
Demag quadro chain hoist for a broad range of applications
Apr 24, 2018
Fitted with four load hooks, the Demag LDC-Q quadro chain hoist allows different load handling attachments to be lifted and transported at the same time. The available LDC-Q sizes enable loads weighing up to 3.2 t to be handled safely and efficiently.
Lifting equipment manufacturer opens new £2M manufacturing plant in Derbyshire
Oct 10, 2017
Family owned lifting equipment manufacturer Penny Hydraulics Ltd opened a new £2M manufacturing facility in Clowne, Derbyshire on Thursday 5th October. British banker and former chairman of Barclays bank, Sir David Walker opened the new plant following completion of the 18-month project.
Cimcorp installs fully automated, robotic material handling solution for Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe in the USA
Aug 15, 2017
Cimcorp has installed its MultiPick solution at the headquarters of Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc., a family owned and operated bread and roll manufacturer in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania US.
Hiab gains an order for loader cranes from UK-based Wincanton
Jan 09, 2017
Hiab, part of Cargotec, has received an order for several HIAB L-HiPro 145 cranes from Wincanton Plc, a third-party logistics and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland.
Hansa Heavy Lift transports giant pipe racks for new FPSO unit in Brazil
Aug 30, 2016
Hansa Heavy Lift has transported five pipe racks and three modules, weighing a total of 1,871.51 metric tonnes and measuring 24,075 m³, for a new floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit off the coast of Brazil.
Latest TGW technologies provide online giant Zalando with sustainable supply chain solution
Aug 02, 2016
European online fashion e-tailer Zalando has appointed systems integrator TGW Logistics to design, install, commission and maintain the materials handling solution at its brand new logistics centre in Lahr, Germany, which will commence operations at the end of 2016.
IKEA Russia's new DC will be Jungheinrich's biggest project yet
Jan 26, 2016
Jungheinrich has won the contract to provide the handling systems for IKEA Russia's new distribution centre.
Process technologies boosted with big-bag handling
Oct 27, 2015
Processing procedures involving powdered, granulated or other free-flowing materials require regular, high volume product top-ups to maintain adequate production through-puts.
Overhead Lifting Equipment
Overhead cranes are a versatile type of lifting equipment that can be used to lift and move heavy loads in a variety of industries. They consist of a hoist, which is the lifting mechanism, and a runway, which is the structure that supports the hoist. Overhead cranes can be either manually operated or powered.
Types of Overhead Cranes
Monorail
This type of overhead crane is ideal if your operation involves routine/fixed processes like a factory line or processing plant and you require a lifting solution to lift loads and move them forwards/backwards along a beam
Gantry Cranes
A gantry crane is an overhead crane a built atop a gantry, rigidly supported by two or more legs moving in a straight line. The structure is used to straddle an object or workspace and are capable of lifting enormous loads such as shipping containers on the dock terminal or within manufacturing environments lifting heavy parts on the assembly lines.
Jib Cranes
These are a type of overhead lifting device that's often used in a smaller work cell area for repetitive and unique lifting tasks. The boom is the horizontal beam that extends from the support and holds the load. The mast is the vertical beam or pipe steel that supports the boom and allows the system to rotate. The moveable hoist is used to lift, position, and lower a load.
Types of Jib Crane:
- Wall Mounted,
- Column Mounted (Pillar)
- Ceiling Mounted
Bridge Cranes
Typically, of single girder configuration a workstation bridge crane gives the operator the ability to manoeuvre the single girder bridge beam forwards and backwards as well as moving the hoist left and right on the bridge.
Electric hoists
Are a type of hoist that is powered by electricity. Electric hoists are typically used in conjunction with overhead cranes, but they can also be used as standalone lifting devices. Electric hoists offer a number of advantages over manual hoists, including greater lifting capacity and the ability to operate over longer distances.
Chain hoists
Are a type of hoist that uses a chain to lift and move loads. Chain hoists are typically used in conjunction with overhead cranes, but they can also be used as standalone lifting devices. Chain hoists are relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain, making them a popular choice for a variety of lifting applications.
Winches
Are a type of hoist that uses a rope or cable to lift and move loads. Winches are typically used in conjunction with other lifting equipment, such as gantries or jib cranes. Winches offer a number of advantages over other types of hoists, including the ability to lift and move loads over long distances.
Trolleys
Are a type of wheeled platform that is used to move loads along overhead beams or gantries. They are typically powered by electric motors, but they can also be manually operated
