Eads Bridge Crane Systems

Posted on August 25, 2016September 14, 2017 by Eric Brown

The Eads Bridge located in St. Louis Missouri has been a landmark since its completion in 1874. At the time of construction the bridge was longest arch bridge in the world, over 6,400 feet long. While the upper deck handles traffic, the lower deck just below has been used for railroad traffic and now the […]

Engineered Lifting Systems visits Xtek!

Posted on June 27, 2016September 8, 2017 by Eric Brown

Yesterday our sales engineers and I were able to get a complete plant tour of Xtek’s facility in Sharonville, Ohio just north of Cincinnati. This is a VERY impressive manufacturing plant and our hosts, Mr. Tom Ryan and Timothy Van Tornhout, took time from their busy schedules to show us the processes they provide from […]

Engineered Lifting Systems Moves!

Posted on June 2, 2016September 8, 2017 by Eric Brown

After 5 years of planning, I am happy to announce that Engineered Lifting Systems has a new home. Some of you may already know this, or even attended our Open House! Thank you! This move was our 3rd move in 12 years; originally in 600 square feet, then moving to 4,500 square feet, then to […]

Engineered Lifting at AISTech 2016

Posted on May 20, 2016September 8, 2017 by Eric Brown

As members of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), Engineered Lifting Systems LLC traveled this week to the AISTech in Pittsburgh to meet with our customers and vendors, while getting a chance to see some of the newest technology as it applies to overhead crane systems. In attendance for the AISTech Conference and […]

Engineered Lifting Systems visits ACCO Material Handling Solutions

Posted on March 31, 2016September 8, 2017 by Eric Brown

Recently, Engineered Lifting Systems became an ACCO hoist distributor, and is now able to provide design and sales of ACCO hoists and equipment to our customers. In pursuit of our knowledge in the products and component capabilities that ACCO can provide, the ELS engineering team flew to York, Pennsylvania to meet our counterparts at the […]

Magnetek “Anti-Shock” Software

Posted on January 20, 2016September 8, 2017 by Eric Brown

Often overlooked, but as a part of the standard software on the Magnetek IMPULSE® VG+ Series 4 drive, “Anti-Shock” programming for the hoist motion is ideal for specific applications. These applications can include Lumber yards (Log Grapples), Concrete plants (Clam Shell), Refuse to Energy (Orange Peel Grapple) and magnet applications in steel mills. […]

Custom Applications Need Gravity Safety Latches

Posted on November 19, 2015September 8, 2017 by Eric Brown

I thought I would share two applications of the many we have been solving in the last year using our crane gravity safety latches. Keep in mind that these latches are not for every application, and a standard spring latch will do the job 99 times out of 100. These are just a couple of […]

SBP Pushbutton Stations No Longer Available From Factory After September 16th, 2015

Posted on September 11, 2015September 14, 2017 by Eric Brown

Back in May 2015, we published a blog post regarding the upcoming release of SBN Pendant Pushbutton Stations that are replacing the SBP series. As of September 16th, 2015 Magnetek will no longer be offering the SBP Pendant Pushbutton Stations many users have embedded in their equipment. Parts and service for SBP Pendants will be available […]

Crane Wiring – Know What You Are Buying

Posted on August 18, 2015September 14, 2017 by Eric Brown

When buying your next overhead crane, don’t forget to ask to what standards and what process your crane will be wired. More and more today we are seeing overhead crane manufacturers use flexible conductors for transmitting power and control voltages for extended distances on overhead cranes, gantrys, jibs, and monorails. These flexible conductors such as […]

Magnetek’s SBN Pushbutton Stations

Posted on May 1, 2015September 14, 2017 by Eric Brown

When you think of the word “venerable” you think of the words revered, esteemed, and admired. So using the word venerable for the Magnetek SBP line of pendants is not out of line. After all, the SBP line of pendant stations has been the bestselling, and most widely used pushbutton station for overhead cranes and […]

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