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What to look for in a shop crane

So you are in the crane market, do not know which direction to turn. You tried Google search, but your search terms are irrelevant to your search. In fact, your search terms are many times different from the terms used by overhead crane manufacturers. This creates a gap between the consumer and the overhead crane manufacturer. By associating images with search results, Google has done a great job, and if you cannot find what you're looking for, you can find images that you are searching on many times and then search for similar items.

The trick to this is getting close enough to find someone that can help you evaluate your needs.  Gone are the days of phone books and library searches, but the good news is you have an endless amount of information at your finger tips just waiting for you. Let's jump forward now and assume that you have found a couple of manufacturers or distributors that represent for what you are looking... now what?  What is the formula for figuring out what you need ahead of time?  Most of the time a distributor will ask you a few key questions about your project or application.  For a typical overhead application you may here questions like; How wide is your area?, How long would you like to cover?, What is the hook height you are looking for? and What is the capacity you need?  I am sure you get this, but you ask yourself do I really need a shop crane or can I continue to plug along and do without.  There is a simple formula to figure out if you need some help...

1 job
2 people lifting
3 times a day
40 lbs or more

While keeping this in mind, evaluate if the need is there.  Now do you need an overhead crane, shop crane, workstation crane, bridge crane, steel gantry crane, aluminum gantry crane or even an ergonomic lift assist.  This is where more specific questions help you evaluate your needs and will help you to locate the right product for your job.

Whatever method or purchase of any equipment, keep in mind that the product you are buying will not only make your employees safer, happier, more dynamic and productive. In the long run, the company is just a group of people Take a common goal together.

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