Overhead & Industrial
7 articles- Overhead & Industrial
Load Testing Overhead Cranes: When 125 Percent Is Required and When It Is Not
Load tests mark commissioning and major repairs, not annual ritual. What 1910.179(k) actually triggers, what a real test looks like, and which…
By Patrick SalazarAug 14, 2026Updated Oct 1, 202610 min read - Overhead & Industrial
Chain Hoist Inspection: What to Check Before Every Shift
The most numerous lifting machines in the plant get the least inspection per unit. A two-minute daily check, the documented deeper items,…
By Jo MartinAug 3, 2026Updated Sep 22, 202610 min read - Overhead & Industrial
Monorails and Underhung Cranes: The Forgotten Equipment
No cab, no operator, no line item. Why monorail and underhung systems slide out of inspection programs, and the bottom-flange wear that…
By Patrick SalazarJul 24, 2026Updated Sep 22, 202610 min read - Overhead & Industrial
Gantry Cranes: Rail, Legs, and the Wind Rules That Change Everything
A gantry brings its runway with it. Leg connections, ground-level rail, and the storm-parking hardware that only matters twice a year and…
By Patrick SalazarJul 15, 2026Updated Sep 22, 202610 min read - Overhead & Industrial
Jib Crane Inspections: Small Crane, Real Requirements
Jib cranes run for decades without a file. The hoist, structure, and anchorage each carry inspection duties, and the side-pull habit leaves…
By Jo MartinJul 6, 2026Updated Sep 12, 20269 min read - Overhead & Industrial
Hoist Brake Testing: How Inspectors Verify a Brake You Cannot See
Every suspended load hangs on a brake the operator has never seen. Static holds, dynamic stops, and the measurements that prove torque…
By Patrick SalazarJun 26, 2026Updated Sep 22, 202610 min read - Overhead & Industrial
Overhead Crane Runway and Rail: The Deficiencies Hiding Overhead
Half of overhead crane problems live on the runway, not the crane. Rail alignment, end stops, and the structural connections your periodic…
By Patrick SalazarJun 17, 2026Updated Sep 22, 202610 min read
