Category: Hoists
Chain Hoist vs. Wire Rope Hoist: Choosing the Right Lifting Equipment for your Operations
January 28, 2020Improving your production operations is always top of mind. As an Operations Manager or Manufacturing Engineer, that’s your job. You may have already zeroed in on what type of lifting equipment you need to get the job done, but before you make your purchase, let’s talk more about electric chain hoists and electric wire rope hoists and when to use them.
Read MoreMaintaining Your Demag DH Wire Rope Hoist: Maintenance and Adjustment of the Rope Guide
January 14, 2020Like any equipment used in your shop, proper maintenance and inspection is necessary to keep you up and running to limit unnecessary downtime. One component on the DH wire rope hoist, and all wire rope hoists, that needs replaced periodically is the rope guide. We are going to take you through how a trained service technician would replace a broken or worn out rope guide and give you some tips on what prolongs the life of this component.
Read MoreHoist Data Plate Information Needed for Spare Parts and Troubleshooting
December 24, 2019Whether you are a crane service technician or the maintenance guy in your facility, having the right information to get the right parts the first time is critical. Demag has been manufacturing lifting equipment for more than 200 years. That means you will see a variety of Demag products of various ages in your facility or on service calls. When it comes to hoists, knowing the information you need off the data plate is going to help you get the right spare parts to get the job done the first time.
Read More3 Tips to Make Manual Material Handling More Ergonomic
December 10, 2019Whether you need to move heavy components and products inside the assembly area or in the warehouse in preparation for shipment to customers, safety of your workforce is critical. Making the work more ergonomic helps prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like sprains and strains of the back, shoulders and upper limbs. We give you 3 tips to make manual material handling more ergonomic.
Read MoreWhat Kind Of Crane Do I have? Demag 4-Letter Crane Descriptions for Legacy Cranes
November 26, 2019Our world is full of acronyms and shortened words. All industries and companies have a secret language that confuse even the most seasoned veteran, and the material handling space is not exempt! Demag uses acronyms for many things like crane designations, product names, and the components within. Here we will unveil the mystery around what Demag overhead crane acronyms mean.
Read MoreThe Technician’s Guide to Oils and Lubricants Used in Demag Gearboxes and Hoists
November 12, 2019What lubricant or oil do I use in Demag gearboxes? This is a frequent question we get from crane technicians and maintenance personnel alike. Find out why changing the lubricant at regular intervals is so important and download our Technicians Guide to Demag Oils & Lubricants.
Read More5 Reasons to Send Your Crane Service Technician for Training
October 22, 2019Does your organization own cranes or hoists and do you inspect or repair it yourself? If so, your service technician should attend training. Here are the top 5 reasons to send your crane service technicians to training.
Read MoreDemag IDAPSY Software- Operating Overhead Travelling Cranes More Efficiently
September 24, 2019You may have heard your crane technician or your Demag representative talk about IDAPSY at some point. You didn’t think much of it at the time, but now that you mention it, you’re curious about it. This article will tell you what IDAPSY is and what it does on your Demag equipment to keep you up and running.
Read MoreLeading the Material Handling Revolution: Demag’s 200 Years of Innovation
September 10, 2019Since 1819, when Friedrich Harkort and Heinrich Kamp partnered to launch the first predecessor to the contemporary Demag Cranes AG, the company has been an industrial pioneer and global player. Learn about some of our innovations over our 200 year history.
Read MoreOptimizing Your Overhead Crane Budget with a Crane Components Kit
August 27, 2019As a buyer or business owner, you’re always looking at opportunities to get the best solution to optimize your budget. The next time you need to install a crane, consider purchasing a crane kit separately from the girder. Find out how an overhead crane kit can help you optimize your budget and you can get the crane components you trust.
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