Cranes rarely break down completely out of the blue. Most serious problems are preceded by subtle signs: unusual noises, slower movement, jerking, imprecise stopping, overheating or minor malfunctions occurring with increasing frequency.
CE conformity for cranes: more than just a sticker on the machine
It is easy to imagine the CE marking as a compulsory sticker on the finished crane. In fact, the opposite is true: the marking is the very last, externally visible element of a lengthy technical and documentation process. The CE mark indicates that the manufacturer – on its own responsibility – has certified that the equipment complies with the relevant EU requirements.
Gantry crane or jib crane? We’ll help you choose!
Overhead cranes and gantry cranes perform the same task – the precise and safe movement of heavy loads – yet they operate according to two fundamentally different principles. In practice, they are often lumped together, even though the choice between them is not a matter of personal preference: the characteristics of the building, the nature of the worksite and long-term operational...
