Manually handling pad-mount transformers took its toll on line crews from Canadian utilities Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa Ltd. Each time the equipment had to be installed or removed, line workers had to ...

This blog was adapted and edited from its original version, "What is Floor Load & How Do Scissor Lift Brands Stack Up?" on the Hy-Brid Lifts website with permission from the company. The increased ...

Using backhoes and excavators on sites to lift and place heavy construction materials saves time and money, but doing the job safely demands special care. “A variety of concerns come into play,” says ...

A series of interesting heavy lifting and handling machines with pick and carry capability has been launched by NC Nielsen. All combine carriers similar to self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) ...

Introduction Before the industrial age people largely had to rely on muscle power to move and lift heavy objects. Simple machines such as pulleys, levers and ramps made it easier for humans to lift ...

A major challenge in lifting applications is moving loads at a linear rate while maintaining steady and level positioning on vertical and horizontal planes. One mechanical assembly satisfies these ...