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Author: Andy Rasch

Andrew Rasch, M.S.TechEd, has been a Training and Technical Consultant for Demag Cranes and Components in North America. With 30 years’ experience as a project manager and creating and delivering technical training programs, his passion is in educating others at all levels and locations of a company. No matter whether you’re an inside sales person or crane technician, his technical programs integrate safety at the core. He is an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for general industry and a Demag overhead crane product expert.

Understanding Wire Rope Lay for Your Next Wire Rope Hoist Repair or Inspection

December 21, 2023 By Andy Rasch

Wire rope is a machine! It is the workhorse that lifts the heavy loads on wire rope hoists. As a crane technician, there is an endless amount of information you should know about wire rope. The more you understand, the better resource you can be to your customers. Luckily, you don’t need to be the expert! There are others to help you out including, crane and hoist manufacturers, wire rope manufacturers, and other crane technicians. In this article, we will talk about how Demag designs wire rope hoists, selects the wire rope for models that you can buy today, and those you will still find in the field for inspections and repair.

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Diagnosing Additional Error Codes on Demag CANBUS Hoists and Cranes

March 28, 2023 By Andy Rasch

Diagnosing issues on CANBUS controlled Demag cranes & hoists can be a challenge. In this article, we extend our coverage of error codes to provide you more understanding of the possible fault codes encountered.

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Maintenance and Service Tips for Demag KB and ZB Motors in Non-Crane Applications

February 7, 2023 By Andy Rasch

Servicing a Demag motor attached non-crane applications use the same adjustment procedures used on Demag crane equipment. Read more about servicing Demag motors on non-crane applications.

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Troubleshooting 3-Phase AC Motors on Demag Hoists, Trolleys, and Bridge Drives

December 20, 2022 By Andy Rasch

Troubleshooting Demag hoists, trolleys, and bridge drives can require checking the 3-phase AC motor to determine if a new motor or a rewind is required.

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The Difference Between the D2 and the D3 Versions when Starting Up a DRC10 Radio

October 25, 2022 By Andy Rasch

The DRC10D2 and DRC10D3 radio systems have differences that make the startup steps differ between the two systems. Read more about the differences so you’re ready for your next service call.

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Demag Hoist Service Spotlight: Serviceability Improvements in Gen 2 DMR Wire Rope Hoist

June 14, 2022 By Andy Rasch

The Gen 2 Demag DMR wire rope hoist set a new precedent for ease of access, compared to the prior generation hoist. Read more about the improved serviceability.

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Demag Service Guide | Using Manufacturer’s Documentation for Effective Maintenance & Repair

May 10, 2022 By Andy Rasch

A common question we get is where to find documentation to support the service of existing Demag equipment. Read our guide to find the information you need.

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5 Critical Areas When Changing Out a DR Pro Control Board

March 22, 2022 By Andy Rasch

When you are working on a Demag DR Pro equipment with CANBUS control, it’s important you know the 5 critical areas of the control board. Read on to learn more.

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Troubleshooting and Diagnosis of Error 2 or Warning 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 or 9 on a Demag DC Chain Hoist

February 22, 2022 By Andy Rasch

This post digs deeper into the self-diagnosis ability of the DC control board. Read more about this self-diagnosis ability for your next service call.

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Basic or Advanced IDAPSY? Optimize Your Service with Demag IDAPSY Diagnostic Software

December 14, 2021 By Andy Rasch

If you are a crane service technician, using IDAPSY diagnostic software gives you the opportunity to provide better service to your customers, potentially diagnosing issues quicker with the ability to see trends to help DR Pro and DMR wire rope hoists run more efficiently.

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