Should You Buy Your Lifting Device with Your Overhead Crane?

Описание: Should you buy a custom below-the-hook lifting device when you purchase your overhead crane? In this video, Below-The-Hook Specialist Dan Sherwood and Overhead Crane Specialist Chris Whitney break down the pros and cons of pairing your crane with a specialized lifting device and why doing it together could save you thousands in hidden costs.

What You'll Learn:
• When you need a custom lifting device vs. traditional rigging equipment
• The hidden costs of buying a lifting device after your crane is installed
• How to future-proof your crane for future devices
• Why shop integration is cheaper than field integration
• Real-world examples of companies that regretted not planning ahead

Who This Video Is For:
• Plant managers and operations leaders planning a crane installation
• Facility managers evaluating overhead crane systems
• Anyone responsible for purchasing lifting equipment
• Safety and EHS managers involved in equipment decisions
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In this video
0:00 - Why Pair a Lifting Device With Your Overhead Crane Build?
0:43 - What Is a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device?
1:04 - Why Buy Your Crane and Lifting Device Together?
1:30 - Considerations When Designing an Overhead Crane System
2:15 - When Do You Need a Custom Lifting Device Instead of Slings?
3:05 - How to Future‑Proof Your Overhead Crane for Future Equipment
4:02 - Real Examples of When Not Pairing Caused Costly Problems
5:27 - What Are the Downsides of Buying a BTH Device With Your Crane?
5:42 - Should You Reuse Your Existing Lifting Device With a New Crane?
6:49 - Cost Advantages of Buying Crane and BTH Device Together
8:02 - Why Work With Mazzella for Cranes and BTH Lifter Integration?
10:05 - Summary: Pairing Your Crane and Lifting Device

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