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WEC 15 ton Overhead Gantry Crane

How to Choose the Right Overhead Crane for Your Business

Choosing the right overhead crane is a significant investment decision. Get it right and you’ll have a lifting solution that…
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Overhead Crane with Hoist

LOLER Inspections Explained: What You Need to Know

If you operate overhead cranes, hoists, or lifting accessories, you’re legally required to have them inspected at regular intervals under…
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Crane Breakdowns & Repairs

LOLER vs PUWER: Understanding Your Legal Obligations

If you operate overhead cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment, you’ll have come across the terms LOLER and PUWER. But…
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Cranes for Aerospace Manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturing demands the highest levels of precision, cleanliness, and safety from every piece of equipment on the factory floor.…
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Crane Servicing & Maintenance

How Often Should an Overhead Crane Be Serviced?

One of the most common questions we receive at Granada Cranes is about service frequency. How often should you service…
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Crane Breakdowns & Repairs

Signs Your Overhead Crane Needs Maintenance Before It Fails

Unexpected crane breakdowns don’t just stop production – they create safety risks, damage equipment, and lead to costly emergency repairs.…
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Crane Modernisation

Choosing Between Chain and Wire Rope Hoists: What’s Right for Your Operation?

When you’re specifying lifting equipment, one of the most common questions is whether to choose a chain hoist or a…
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Image: Steam crane (circa 1875) by Mechanische Werkstätten Harkort & Co. Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Photographer: Ruedi Van Coppenolle

The History of Overhead Cranes and Their Impact on Modern Lifting

Overhead cranes have played a crucial role in industrial progress for nearly two centuries. From early mechanical systems to today’s…
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Overhead Gantry Crane

Expert Overhead Crane Service for Your Business

Discover the benefits of expert overhead crane service for your business.
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LOLER Inspections: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Overhead Cranes

Discover the importance of LOLER inspections in maintaining safety and compliance for overhead cranes.
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