Crane Modernization: An Affordable And Effective Option For Upgrading Your Equipment

Higher prices on everything from material components to gas, labor shortages, and a looming recession mean that business owners are always looking for alternatives to buying new equipment. Fortunately, there are many ways that businesses can save. Specific for those in the material handling industry, hiring an overhead crane service to modernize their crane and hoist systems is affordable, effective, and safe.

In today’s post, we offer an excerpt from a recent interview with Nashville-based Integrity Crane and Hoist on how crane modernization benefits businesses.

Q: What are some reasons that a business would update instead of replace a crane system?

Integrity Crane and Hoist: We’ll start with the obvious: cost. Crane systems are not cheap, but an overhead crane service can update the mechanical controls, structure, and more to extend the life of the machinery. Not only is modernization less expensive, but it’s also possible to bring even decades-old equipment up to modern safety standards.

Q: How do I know that my overhead crane is in need of updates?

Integrity Crane and Hoist: First, you must know that your equipment is structurally sound. Chances are, it is, as cranes built as far back as the 1980s may still be in service today. If it’s solid but has an old runway system, needs to be shortened, or is fully manually controlled, then an update or two may be in order. An overhead crane service can send out a technician to help you evaluate your equipment to see what upgrades, updates, and replacement parts will do the most good.

Q: Is it just the mechanical and structural components that need to be updated?

Integrity Crane and Hoist: Absolutely not. We can help our clients update their variable frequency drive firmware and even add a remote control system so that operators don’t necessarily have to be in one location or cooped up in a cab.

Q: What are some of the most common updates offered by overhead crane service companies?

Integrity Crane and Hoist: While we can’t speak for all, those that are most in-demand with us include electrical panels, anti-collision sensors, bridge wheel wear solutions, limit switches for trolley and/or bridge motion, overload devices, and power systems. We also offer warning devices and a host of other updates that help our clients spend less and get more service life out of their overhead cranes.

Integrity Crane and Hoist is the leading overhead crane service company in Middle Tennessee. If you are in the area and are looking to buy or service your equipment, contact Integrity Crane and Hoist online.