LiftEx 2023, sponsored by CoreRFID, attracted the crowds to the Exhibition Centre located among the vibrant docks on the banks of the Mersey in Liverpool on 21-22nd November.
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.
Hoist & Winch designs and manufactures outdoor-specification tandem-lifting hoist for Environment Agency
Nov 06, 2023
Hoist & Winch Ltd recently supplied a special tandem-lifting hoist system as part of improvements to Environment Agency flood defence assets at Taplow Weir on the Jubilee Relief Channel, an 11.6 km asset that reduces flood risk to 3,200 properties by diverting water from the River Thames when flows are high.
LEEA fulfils training ambition with new courses this year
Jun 27, 2022
Over the next six months, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will be launching a new suite of training courses as part of the Association’s Academy 2.0 Project.
Nominations are Open for AntwerpXL’s 40 Under 40
Mar 29, 2022
Those working within the industry are encouraged to self-nominate if they are under 40, or nominate any colleagues that they believe have provided a significant contribution to the sector in recent years.
The German market continues to be a key area of focus and business growth for Crane Worldwide Logistics
Jan 31, 2022
Crane Worldwide has appointed Jens Osterwald as Managing Director of Germany. Having worked internationally in leadership roles in the logistics industry for over 20 years, Osterwald, a German national, joins the company to drive future growth and development of both the freight forwarding and contract logistics footprint in Germany.
Stromag braking system helps Indian port crane keep materials flowing
Oct 26, 2021
Port cranes have a difficult and demanding job, unloading thousands of tons of goods from ships around the clock. This is particularly true of a TRF Limited grab and loader crane operating at Paradip Port on the East Coast of India.
Steel stockholding and handling crane experts celebrate 75 years of lifting
May 11, 2021
A key supplier to the steel stockholding and handling industry, Street Crane Company, celebrate their 75th year of continual development in crane technology.
LEEA launches Think Lifting ‘lesson in a bag’
Oct 06, 2020
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has launched the Think Lifting School Lesson. The ready to use ‘lesson in a bag’ includes films, content, experiments and leave behind hand-outs that will allow LEEA member companies to engage remotely with their local schools in order to help raise awareness of the Lifting Industry.
Mercomar, member of XLProjects load one parcel of Project Cargo destined to Altamita port in Mexico
Mar 04, 2020
The vessel arrived at Venice roads and berthed at Porto Marghera, Transped Terminal, on 8th Jan 2020 at about 0100 hrs. Loading stages commenced at 0800hrs and was completed at 1610hrs. Lashing Operations, carried out both by the crew and a shore gang (welding stages only) commenced with loading stages and completed at about 1820hrs.
Lifting Equipment Store PRovides ex-rated hoists for Mega Yacht
Sep 30, 2019
Lifting Equipment Store (LES) has supplied three custom 1t capacity ATEX-rated hoists for installation in the garage area of the Scenic Eclipse, a six-star mega yacht that recently completed its maiden voyage.
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
