An Overhead Crane or Bridge Crane is a type of crane that uses an end truck that rides along the top of a runway beam to allow the crane to travel the full length of the runway system. They consist of a hoist to lift the items, the bridge, which spans the area covered by the crane, and a trolley to move along the bridge girder. They are complete with a pendant control station or radio remote control to operate the cranes functions (Up/Down/North/South/East/West). Overhead Cranes can come in different types and designs whether it is a single girder or double girder. Typically, a Single Girder...

Masco Crane & Hoist has seen a constant trend from our customers in making the change from pendant control stations to radio remote controls for their Overhead Crane and Hoisting operations.  So why make the change from pendants to radio remote controls?  It is a question that many of our customers ask when purchasing a new overhead crane system or retrofitting their existing crane.  Below we will discuss the benefits and differences between a pendant control station and wireless radio remote control for your overhead cranes and hoists. Pendant Control Stations hang from the hoist or...