The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Overhead Cranes
Feb 13th 2026
A practical, standards-minded guide for selecting an overhead crane system—and the hoist + rigging gear that makes it safe, efficient, and compliant.
Many teams use “overhead crane” to mean the complete bridge crane system (runway, bridge, trolley, controls) plus the items you buy most often—hoists, trolleys, slings, shackles, hooks, and below-the-hook devices. Lifting.com is especially strong on the equipment you spec, replace, and use every day (hoists + pullers, bea…
What Are Hoists Used For?
Aug 14th 2025
In today’s industrial, construction, and healthcare sectors, hoists are indispensable for efficient and safe material handling. From lifting steel beams on-site to positioning heavy equipment in manufacturing or aiding patient transfers in hospitals, hoists reduce manual labor, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance. Most modern operations integrate hoists as a fundamental element of their workflow.
Regulatory and Safety Standards
Selecting and operating hoists must align with recogni…