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.
Quick reality check (so this guide matches your audience):
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…