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.

With the Trump administration’s pro-defense stance, the U.S. will need of a robust and steady supply of steel to support an increase in defense manufacturing. A major war could cut off our supply of steel from overseas and thereby impact our ability to ramp up the requisite production of armaments. The military’s heavier utilization of domestic sources of steel is arguably the answer to many national security concerns.

It’s no secret that many industrial companies are working with old, outdated equipment.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.

At Hunter Lift, you can bet on one thing: we know all there is to know about lifting. It’s right there in our name. Our lifting devices serve countless needs and industries and use a variety of systems and materials. Of course chains are a large part of lifting, and we’re often asked what the differences are between different grades of chains. Here, we’ll look at four chain grades and explore how they differ.

When you’ve spent years designing and engineering the strongest, most durable and powerful lifting devices, you learn a thing or two about metals and materials. You get to know what works well—and what works even better—and you can identify the reasons why certain materials more reliable than others.

We don’t need to tell you: for whatever the job, you need a crane built to last. Downtime is not an option, and neither is failure. Cranes are a big part of the job, and a big investment. Therefore, it’s critical to choose the right one. If the environment in which the crane is operating is corrosive or caustic, you need a crane that will stand up to this.