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Whether repairing overhead power lines after a storm or performing routine maintenance on an electric power distribution system, Columbus McKinnon hoists and rigging products can help. With nearly 150 years of industry experience and well-known brands such as Little Mule® and Coffing® Hoists, we offer a large selection of products developed specifically for the needs of the utility industry.

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Since our beginning in 1883, Duff-Norton has earned a reputation for manufacturing reliable, high quality products meeting the industrial lifting, positioning and transfer needs of our worldwide customers. The Duff-Norton team is dedicated to engineering and customer service excellence. This is evident in our ISO 9001 certification and the high level of involvement of our Continuous Improvement Teams.

Kern Steel was asked for an aircraft maintenance system that could accommodate various aircraft models. This system required a combination of walk ways, stairs and working platforms along with the ability to adjust the height of each platform in order to reach standard maintenance areas from cockpit to tail.

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IP Ratings: Using Linear Actuators In Challenging Environments

When operating a linear actuator in a challenging environment, such as a mining operation, there are several things you’ll need to consider.

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Every Columbus McKinnon product is engineered to help our customers work smarter, while improving the safety, uptime, and productivity of their operations. Our innovative, intelligent solutions combine equipment used to lift and move materials with industry-leading control and automation technology.