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How Much Does a Dock Cost? Part III: Size

Size is the last topic in our three-blog series to answer the question, “How much does a dock cost?”’ In two previous blog posts, we discussed decking and design as cost components. Size considerations for your project Cost is not the only thing affected as the size of your dock section increases or decreases. …

10 Safety Precautions To Take While Handling Inert Gas System On Ships

As inert gas is asphyxiating, it can cause hazardous effects on ship personnel and can even lead to death. Ship officers must take extra precautions while dealing with inert gas and inert gas system on board ships. Learn ten safety precautions to take while dealing with inert gas system.

6 Electrical Tips for Boat Dock Safety

Boat dock safety is a requirement for summer fun on the water. Use this list to make sure your dock is safe this summer - provided by Electrical Connection

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Chain Hoist

Purchasing or specifying hoists to lift heavy objects in close proximity to equipment and/or personnel is a decision that deserves thoughtful consideration. In this article, we will identify some important items to factor into your decision-making process.

Air Balancers and Hoists: What's the Difference?

Learn how to pick the right ergonomic lift system for the given situation from the Cisco-Eagle Warehousing Insights Blog.

Winching and Hoisting: Can Your Winch Double As a Hoist?

The old mantra is true: always use the right tool for the job. Although they look alike, winches and hoists were engineered to do slightly different things.

Should construction workers be hoisting dirt over cyclists' heads?

Easy Load Hoist by National Fleet Products

Steven with National Fleet Products demonstrates their Easy Load Hoist Heavy Duty Model that has a capacity of 1,100 lbs. This is a uniqu...

Some Facts about Hoists and their uses

A hoist is a mechanical or pneumatic device used primarily for raising and lowering heavy loads. Read our blog to know about some facts about hoists.

Top 7 Benefits of Using Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to Control Your Crane or Hoist

This article covers the benefits of using variable frequency drives to control your hoist or crane.

Could a Chain Hoist Cause a Barge Accident?

A chain hoist is alleged to have played a role in the death of man while he was working on a barge.

5 writing tips to help readers hoist aboard your meaning

Little things mean a lot. They include bulleted and numbered lists, subheads and a few other simple devices that keep your text fluid and your message clear.

Spiders hoist big prey with silk 'pulleys' — and now scientists know how

Energy stored in stretched silk strands lend spiders super lifting powers.

Should construction workers be hoisting dirt over cyclists' heads?

Critical Mistakes That Impact the Safe use of Rigging and Hoisting Equipment

Rigging and hoisting equipment is a part and parcel of all construction sites and it needs to be used adhering to the highest standards of safety to make sure there are no accidents. One of the reasons that accidents occur at the workplace is because the people in charge of this equipment make critical errors. These

Hoists & Winches: Which One is Right for the Job?

Confused about whether a winch or hoist is right for the job? Learn the difference between a hoist and winch and see which one can help safely get the job done.

Demag DR Pro Hoists with Simultaneous and Independent Hoists are the Ideal Solution for Handling...

Handling of long bulky materials has often been a challenge when the hoists and trolleys do not run at the exact same speeds. Typically when two independent ...

What Is Dock Diving Or Dock Jumping For Dogs?

Dock jumping, also known as dock diving, is a sporting competition in which dogs compete at either distance or height jumping from a raised platform, usually known as a dock, into water. And it's not just for professionals!