High-strength synthetic ropes are now being used in multiple crane applications and approval for use by crane companies is growing. Bernadette Ballantyne reportsManitowoc head of global innovation Dr Sammy Munuswamy believes that, in the 21st century, fibre ropes will usurp wire rope to dominate the

Clean room hoists are in high demand, buoyed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing semiconductor chip shortage. Mike Straus reports on the complexities of serving this unique sector.The clean room applications market has been on a tear, as reported by Dublin, Ireland-based Research and

Ensuring that crane ropes and rigging products meet local, international and corporate standards is a vital activity for manufacturers and suppliers. Bernadette Ballantyne reports.In January 2017, UK-based company Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) achieved something that managing director Steve Hutin

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Rail engineers have removed two 80-tonne cement wagons after a train carrying cement derailed.The train came off the tracks at Petteril Bridge Junction in Carlisle on 21 October.Network Rail said 40 engineers were on site every day working with an 800-tonne crane moving the three stranded wagons.It

The Smooth 5S features great stabilization, a built-in fill light, and faster charging—but its bulky design and awkward charging may be a downside.The Zhiyun Smooth 5s looks and performs nearly the same as the Smooth 5, but now includes a built-in fill light as well as up to two optional magnetic

If you’re not familiar with hearing aids, it might be easy to assume that they simply turn up the volume on the sounds you encounter in daily life. But for folks who identify as Deaf or hard of hearing, the process of adjusting to hearing devices is much more nuanced – and involves strategizing

The vast majority of climbers cannot do a one-arm pull-up. Many elite climbers can’t do one either. For most climbers, the top training priority should be hard climbing supplemented with a balanced strength and conditioning routine. However, if you’ve already got these covered and want t

A clear sky. Low 44F. Winds light and variable.. A clear sky. Low 44F. Winds light and variable.According to an affidavit of probable cause of arrest filed Feb. 6, Norissa Jo Agans, 28, was charged with possession of meth, less than two grams, a class D felony; posse

They look extremely cool, but the watt savings are tiny and they can degrade derailleur performance.Last season I swapped out my jockey wheels on my SRAM eTap derailleur with new Kogel wheels, did the same with my wife's Di2. I looked long and hard at the Ceramic Speed but couldn't bring myself to s