PAT Hirshmann

History of Anti-Two Block

A History of Anti-Two Block Prevention
LIMIT SWITCHES AS THE FORERUNNERS OF ANTI-TWO BLOCK  DEVICES

Patents applied for as early as 1904, indicated the need for a safety device to stop the upward travel of a hook block on overhead crane like systems.

Otis Elevator Company was the assignee of a patent entitled “Automatic Stop for Whip-Hoists.” […]

By |July 22nd, 2011|Crane Maintenance, Crane Upgrade|Comments Off on History of Anti-Two Block

Demag Crane assists with heavy and tandem lifts

Demag  assists with heavy and tandem lifts
Demag

Demag has released two new features, Vertical Lift Assistant and Tandem Lift Assistant to increase accuracy for its mobile harbour cranes lifting heavy cargo.

Demag Vertical Lift Assistant is designed to improve lifts for single heavy loads. It may increase accuracy where the operator does not have a clear […]

By |July 15th, 2011|Crane News, Demag Crane|Comments Off on Demag Crane assists with heavy and tandem lifts

Published again! Crane Hotline Magazine

Crane Hotline Magazine
Crane

We are proud to announce another publication in Crane Hot Line magazine.  We are featuring a guide to help our clients avoid costly wire and electrical issues on their cranes:  "BTS Article"   
Bode Technical Services specializes in crane repair on Terex Cranes, Demag Cranes, Grove Cranes, Liebherr Cranes, and Krupp cranes. Beyond […]

By |April 1st, 2011|Crane News, Crane Repair|Comments Off on Published again! Crane Hotline Magazine