Manually handling pad-mount transformers took its toll on line crews from Canadian utilities Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa Ltd. Each time the equipment had to be installed or removed, line workers had to ...

It’s not uncommon for earthmovers to occasionally be tasked with lifting and placing heavy loads, such as pipe or trench boxes, on a project. Yet, each lift requires careful planning to ensure the ...

Understanding how to use load capacity charts is crucial for proper selection and safe application of a number of machine types, but perhaps none more so than telescopic handlers. These versatile ...

Vertically elevating loads is a ubiquitous task in engineering, but prevailing over gravity while maintaining safety and accuracy calls for myriad approaches. Leveraging mechatronics for failsafe ...