Magnetek Series 3 Drives Using “Motor 2” Option In the summer of 2018, Engineered Lifting Systems was contracted to travel to a rather remote location in Panama to help a Magnetek user with a Hydro-Electric overhead crane. The country of Panama has many Hydro-Electric plants scattered over the country. These plants provide the majority of […]
Crane Cab Replacement Improves Function
Crane Cab Replacement Improves Function Engineered Lifting Systems was asked to review an existing application of a predominantly cab operated shipping crane. The review covered crane reliability, control method, and cab operator ergonomics. This post addresses the cab function and operator ergonomics portion of the study. The original cab as provided by the original crane […]
Eads Bridge Crane Systems
Eads Bridge Crane Systems 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 […]
Custom Applications Need Gravity Safety Latches
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 […]
Crane Wiring – Know What You Are Buying
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 […]
J.D. Neuhaus Paint Booth Application
We at Engineered Lifting Systems love to apply J.D. Neuhaus air chain hoists and products. A customer that for years had used hand chain hoists in a paint booth environment decided a change was needed, and asked ELS to propose a solution to make it easier for the paint technician to lift loads in and […]
Class F Control House and Crane Modernization
This case study outlines the upgrade of an existing 55-ton capacity Class F magnet service overhead crane. Because of the severe service under which the crane operated and the age of the crane, the following major issues were addressed: Replace the entire trolley and hoists Install complete Magnetek controls with AC Regen control Complete new […]
15-ton Crane Modernization
Modernizing your overhead crane can provide the service and reliability you are looking for and safe money.In this case, an old existing 15-ton P&H Crane with a P&H “R-Series” trolley/hoist (precursor to the venerable “T-Series”) was not only in disrepair, was being asked to fill a more predominate roll in plant production, and parts to […]
Class E Crane Modernization
This case study outlines the upgrade of an existing 30-ton capacity Class E magnet service crane. Originally sold as a cab controlled static stepless crane with wound rotor motors, the crane had performed well over its first 35 years of service. However, Static Stepless control and wound rotor motors have dramatic negatives in this era […]
Magnetek Digital Magnet Controller (DMC)
Tired of changing out parts on contactor-based equipment concerning your magnet controls? Magnetek has the answer! That answer comes in the form of the Magnetek Digital Magnet Controller (DMC). The Magnetek Digital Magnet Controller (DMC) has the solution to a multitude of problems. The following issues are just a few that arise on a regular […]