Blog Hercule
Hercules Lifting is a Proud Supplier of Nationa...
Hercules Lifting is proud to supply National Strand — a certified WBE, domestic North American strand manufacturer with decades of experience producing premium stranded wire for construction, mining, marine, oil...
Hercules Lifting is a Proud Supplier of Nationa...
Hercules Lifting is proud to supply National Strand — a certified WBE, domestic North American strand manufacturer with decades of experience producing premium stranded wire for construction, mining, marine, oil...
Push the Limits? Understanding Overhead Crane C...
Can an overhead crane ever operate beyond its rated capacity? The short answer is no—but regulated exceptions exist. Learn the 7 strict CSA-B167 criteria for controlled overload lifting, how to...
Push the Limits? Understanding Overhead Crane C...
Can an overhead crane ever operate beyond its rated capacity? The short answer is no—but regulated exceptions exist. Learn the 7 strict CSA-B167 criteria for controlled overload lifting, how to...
Below-the-Hook Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Stru...
Custom lifting beams are engineered for precision loads — but structural fatigue can develop silently over time. Learn how to identify early warning signs, perform systematic inspections, and know when...
Below-the-Hook Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Stru...
Custom lifting beams are engineered for precision loads — but structural fatigue can develop silently over time. Learn how to identify early warning signs, perform systematic inspections, and know when...
Hercules Training Academy Expands Safety Traini...
Hercules Training Academy is expanding! We're now offering hands-on safety training at our Langley, BC facility and launching dedicated training in Mississauga, Ontario. From Fundamentals of Rigging to Fall Protection...
Hercules Training Academy Expands Safety Traini...
Hercules Training Academy is expanding! We're now offering hands-on safety training at our Langley, BC facility and launching dedicated training in Mississauga, Ontario. From Fundamentals of Rigging to Fall Protection...
Beyond the Boom: Inside the Personal Kit of a V...
A 50-ton lift doesn't succeed because of the crane — it succeeds because of what's in the rigger's bag. We sat down with Sully, a 25-year veteran, to break down...
Beyond the Boom: Inside the Personal Kit of a V...
A 50-ton lift doesn't succeed because of the crane — it succeeds because of what's in the rigger's bag. We sat down with Sully, a 25-year veteran, to break down...
Fleet Angle Analysis in Winching: How Geometry ...
Fleet angle is one of the most overlooked variables in winch and hoist system design. This technical guide breaks down the mathematics behind fleet angle, its direct impact on wire...
Fleet Angle Analysis in Winching: How Geometry ...
Fleet angle is one of the most overlooked variables in winch and hoist system design. This technical guide breaks down the mathematics behind fleet angle, its direct impact on wire...