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Cables Are A Machine

Posted on by Crane Tech

When I talk to our customers about wire rope or cables, I always mention that your cables are a machine. Cables are always flexing. So, construction matters—hoists use cables in tension to lift the load. Cables perform best with some weight on them, allowing them to reeve properly onto the drum even when unloaded. There […]

Opening a Lifting Equipment Store Next Door to our Shop

Posted on by Crane Tech

Guess what! We are opening a lifting equipment store next door to our shop! … No really!? … YES really! We were already stocking parts and supplies for our ‘A+’ customers that use us regularly for their annual lifting device inspections,  equipment repairs and/or upgrades,  safety PPE, etc.! We now find ourselves with enough stock […]