Hunter Lift Blog

This blog post is intended to provide an overview of the key points to look for when inspecting your below the hook lift equipment. Lift inspections are critical in ensuring that your labor force is safe and your downtime in minimized. So let’s dive right in.

One thing that sets us apart is our commitment to quality and safety standards in manufacturing. But what does it really mean when a company says they’re committed to quality? The International Organization for Standardization has been around since 1946 to coordinate international industrial standards. The organization as it’s recognized today, ISO, officially began operations in 1947.

It’s no secret that many industrial companies are working with old, outdated equipment. But in many cases, you’re not really saving money by not replacing old models; in fact, in can cost you in the long run as you have to deal with unplanned shutdowns due to malfunctions.

The US steel market has been going through a monumental slump. On the face of it the fact looks simple enough. But those who dig deeper unearth a startling truth. The demand for steel in the nation has steadily increased over the past few years.

The year was 2010. The price of steel per ton in the US was a healthy $646.7. In 2011 it rose to $749.6. But the ensuing period instead of being the golden era of steel production turned out to be a bitter slump that has spiraled despite assurances of stability. The World Steel Association had predicted that the fall in demand of 2015 had led to a “bottoming out” of steel prices. So the only way to go was up.

ArcelorMittal is promoting domestic steel, applauding the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) investigations into China’s handling of corrosion-resistant carbon steel and cold-rolled carbon steel. ArcelorMittal has also joined in the recent tribute to U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and announced plans to open a new steel production plant in Detroit.

What do you do if you have to lift and remotely install forging dies? You call on the lifting experts at Hunter Lift! The owners of a new state-of-the-art forging facility came to Hunter Lift to design a custom system that would work effectively in their new plant. As we are the leaders in lifting solutions, engineered and fabricated below the hook lifting devices, for extreme and challenging conditions.

We wanted to tell you a little bit about our involvement in a New Mexico fusion power generation project. First, let’s define “fusion”: The simple definition of “fusion” is “a combination or mixture of things.” The dictionary also provides a more scientific definition: “the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite.”

The basics of the construction industry have been pretty much the same for decades. Materials and building methods have held fairly steady with wood and steel being the major players. But, advances in technology and market awareness of unique qualities are driving the construction materials and materials innovations.

The Material Handling Institute (MHI) forecasts U.S. material handling consumption to be nearly $165 billion in the coming 12-18 months. That’s a big number – and a lot of material – to grasp! In material handling, Hunter Lift hydraulic tongs can help grasp and handle “below the hook” lifting needs.