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 ...

New research suggests that a “primitive lifting machine” was in use around 150 years prior to the appearance of cranes 2,500 years ago. This early lifting machine was capable of lifting ashlar blocks ...

Four models in the Vacuworx RC line of vacuum lifting machines can lift smooth-surface materials no more porous than concrete weighing 22,000 to 44,000 lbs. Interchangeable vacuum pads form a seal ...

You walk into the gym for a weight lifting session and you’re immediately given a choice: do you grab the free weights or hop on one of the machines? Here’s an explanation for when you should use both ...

Those weight lifting machines at the gym can be intimidating, but in reality lifting on a machine that looks like something out of "The Terminator" can be a fun and safer way to get familiar with ...

Construction is basically a material handling process in that it requires the movement of materials — rock, dirt, debris, trees, shrubs, etc. — from one place to another so that materials can be moved ...

The XTREME Trackzilla heavy haul telehandler is displayed at CONEXPO, showcasing advanced off-road lifting and transport ...

It’s not uncommon for earthmovers to occasionally be tasked with lifting and placing heavy loads, such as pipe or trench boxes, on a project. Yet, each lift requires careful planning to ensure the ...

Efficient gear technology contributes to high push-force capabilities and reduced noise levels. The columns incorporate a 24, 120, or 230-Vdc linear actuator to extend or retract its three telescopic ...