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October 16,
2007
Engineered Lifting Searches the
Globe for Crane Parts!
We recently were called on to
assist a new customer who was desperate to find parts for
his 30-ton hoist unit. After discussions with their
maintenance department it was clear that this crane was
extremely important to the customer’s production (they only
had one 30-ton crane), and that the only thing keep them
from running was an OEM coupling between the hoist motor and
gearbox. But, because of the design of this hoist, there was
no substitution for the complete coupling. However all they
needed were 12 small inserts that fit between the two
coupling halves.
Engineered Lifting recently
installed twin 50-ton cranes!
The parts distributor that
the customer normally dealt with did not have the inserts.
The manufacturer of the hoist did not have the inserts in
stock at any of their parts warehouses, and told the
customer it would be 3-4 weeks minimum to get the parts into
the United States.
Many of us have been faced with similar situations before,
and to say it is frustrating does not really say enough.
When Engineered Lifting Systems got the call it was late on
a Thursday night. Going through normal channels presented
the same results as the customer found. Only through
research on an emergency basis, did we discover that the
coupling was made for the original hoist manufacturer by a
little company in Dusseldorf Germany. They had the inserts
in stock, and we were able to get them to the customer on
that Saturday (the inserts were $12.00 each).
Just to make sure, the customer ordered an additional 36
inserts for future breakdowns. Good idea!
Engineered Lifting has upgraded foreign motors with US (NEMA)
standard motors (even on metric flanges!), replaced obsolete
brakes, drives, drums, when requested by our customers. This
process often can be challenging, so get Engineered Lifting
involved with your needs!
Call and ask for Tom, Mike Flagg, or Eric Brown!
Contact
Engineered Lifting today to discuss your parts requirements
for your engineered lifting applications!
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