http://www.mhia.org/rss/industrygroups/hmi MHIA.org Hoist Manufacturers Institute, Inc. en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:03:59 GMT The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of overhead handling hoists including hand chain hoists, ratchet lever hoists, trolleys, air chain and air rope hoists, and electric chain and electric wire rope hoists. ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:40:47 GMT Demag provided a 10 Ton DRPRO Hoist on A Demag Crane for a metal flooring company manufactures metal floor decking products and associated metal flashings for use in the fast track construction. With a projected output of over 2,500,000 sq feet of metal ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/9295/demag-electric-rope-hoist-metal-flooring-plant Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:40:24 GMT A metal galvanizing plant with a harsh environment facility needed a system to handle long loads with versatility. The units need to be able to run as a single unit or as two individual hoists, allowing dipping of metal tubes. Demag provided a 10 Ton ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/9294/demag-electric-rope-hoist-in-the-galvanizing-industry Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:12:03 GMT Below is a list of HMI-Certified Products. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/products Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:44:07 GMT Below is a list of Hoist Manufacturers Institute news items. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/news Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:52:38 GMT A manufacturer of Plastic components needed a precise and reliable solution for the handling of special heavy molds. Both the Chain Hoist and Crane System were designed and supplied by one manufacturer. These components work together perfectly to provide ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3379/demag-s-electric-chain-hoist-for-a-precise-handling-application Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:05:16 GMT The following terms, phrases and words may apply to HMI Certified. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview/glossary Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:44:28 GMT The customer required a hoist that can remove and replace the air conditioner unite from the top of the railcar. The unit must be removed at an angle, requiring independent hoist movement. One end of the unit is raised, moved forward slightly, then ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/8249/electrolift-rail-car-a-c-maintenance-hoist Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:31:31 GMT The technical file for each product or product family of like design that is HMI Certified shall include the following items. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview/technical-file-guide Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:14:33 GMT Below is an overview of the HMI-Certified Program. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:13:27 GMT HMI-Certified is a registered asset of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and is offered under license to members of HMI as well as non-members which represent that they meet the requirements of this program. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:21:14 GMT An Applicant for an HMI-Certified License must contact the Managing Executive of HMI and complete the following process. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview/approval-process Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:04:43 GMT General operating characteristics of the program include the following. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview/basic-conditions Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:24:16 GMT How to apply to the HMI-Certified Program. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/apply Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:13:32 GMT HMI-Certified Licensees may display evidence of qualified products being HMI-Certified as follows. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview/where-used Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:47:55 GMT In developing this program, the following guiding principles have been followed. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview/guiding-principles Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:25:23 GMT “At the heart of the success of the plant is the organized maintenance program”. Very often, usual hoist wear and tear produces ordinary breakdowns that derail a process or plant for more time than is actually necessary. Regular inspection and maintenance ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/7917/well-planned-hoist-maintenance-program-reduces-downtime-significantly Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:54:47 GMT The project required a 40 ton capacity double girder top running crane with two (2) 20 ton capacity hoists equipped with magnets for use in a CMAA Class D Service steel plate handling application. This heavy-duty application also called for a high hoisting ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/7916/r-m-s-spacemaster-reg--sx-electric-wire-rope-hoists-and-components-in-a-magnet-crane-application Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:46:38 GMT The project required eight (8) electric chain hoists to move video projectors to various preset levels during worship services in a Houston, Texas church. The key requirements for the equipment were – the ability to have pre-programmed cues, the repeat ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/7915/r-m-s-stagemaker-reg--concert-hoist-with-raynok-motion-control-system Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:31:32 GMT A global petrochemical manufacturer was looking at expanding production by adding additional Super Sack machines with 1 & 2 ton capacity motorized trolley electric chain hoists. The hoists required a special headroom dimension of 14.25” or less. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/7913/r-m-s-loadmate-reg--electric-chain-hoist-in-a-special-low-headroom-application Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:23:45 GMT The project required a crane equipped for outdoor use that featured a “Restricted Area Protection” option to prevent the trolley from traveling into the area over the crane operator’s pulpit located on the crane bay floor. The Features/Benefits Provided: ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/7912/r-m-s-qx-modular-crane-package-in-a-special--iron---metal-works--application Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:48:18 GMT A computer controlled renovation and refurbishing line with specific time and efficiency goals relies heavily on the proper continuous function of all of its components. To minimize the line’s downtime, engineers developed a unique “off-ramp/on ramp” ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/7894/unique-rail-system--off-on-ramp--allows-quick-hoist-exchange-on-production-line Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:36:05 GMT A Demag Electric Chain Hoist combined with an Enclosed Track Jib Crane provide an excellent material handling solution. Safety and productivity in a Control Panel Manufacturing Work Cell were greatly increased as a result of this installation. The operator ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3378/demag-electric-chain-hoist-increases-productivity-in-a-work-cell Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:34:30 GMT The project required a hoist to lift parts to the Windmill Generator which is located over 328 ft. above the ground. The parts weighing up to 550 lbs. must be lifted to the generator quickly so that maintenance can be performed timely. It is extremely ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3376/windmill-long-lift-chain-hoist Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:29:55 GMT A total of 84 catalytic converters are installed on two levels of a power plant. The individual elements of the converters are transported from ground level to a height of 200 ft. or 215 ft. The hoist was used for the initial installation and subsequently ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3377/power-station-long-lift-wire-rope-hoist-hoist Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:27:47 GMT Vertical Roller Mill Maintenance Hoists JDN Roller Pair Handling Systems allow the plant operator in cement plants to safely and conveniently remove and replace the roller pair without the need for mobile cranes or other external lifting equipment. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3375/j-d--neuhaus-vertical-roller-mill-maintenance-hoists-cranes-or-other-external-lifting Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:25:59 GMT A foundry in Indiana was fighting a losing battle with their aging fleet of air hoists. Maintenance costs and downtime were increasing, and replacement parts were becoming hard to get. While their perception that the severity of the application pointed ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3380/heavy-duty-electric-chain-hoist-performs-in-tough-foundry-applications Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:23:09 GMT A Demag DCS Electric Chain Hoist was selected for this application due to its step less variable speed lifting capability. The operator can easily control the lifting and lowering speed of the hoist over a wide range from 0.5 - 50 feet per minute or any ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3373/demag-variable-speed-chain-hoists-provides-fine-positioning Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:20:09 GMT The Coffing EC (Electric Chain Hoist) Turnover Model was specifically engineered to meet the needs of machining operations, fabricators, manufactured housing and any other application that requires complete rotation of large and heavy items. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3368/coffing-hoists-offers-electric-chain-hoists-for-special-application Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:18:24 GMT A Pennsylvania metal castings foundry was using an electric hoist over a hot sulfuric acid tank. The harsh environment was too much for the hoist in this application. Daily maintenance and repairs were needed just to keep the hoist operational. A heavy ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/3369/heavy-duty-electric-chain-hoist-operates-over-hot-sulfuric-acid