http://www.mhia.org/rss/industrygroups/hmi MHIA.org Hoist Manufacturers Institute, Inc. en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:35:29 GMT How to apply to the HMI-Certified Program. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/apply Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:13:07 GMT http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/_join.aspx Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:30:33 GMT If you have a question regarding the Hoist Manufacturers Institute, please submit it below. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/join Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:45:37 GMT Below is a list of Hoist Manufacturers Institute Technical Papers. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/technicalpapers Tue, 24 May 2011 13:59:23 GMT The Work-Rated hoist includes a mechanical load brake as well as a motor brake for more operator confidence. The VAC-U-LIFT vacuum handling device is equipped with saf-lift lights as well. This system allows one person to quickly and efficiently load ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/10732/new-crane-and-hoist-system-delivers-the-goods Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:41:45 GMT When your job is to assemble, evaluate, and maintain nuclear weapons for the United States Government, it goes without saying that only equipment that meets exacting standards for design, manufacturing, and assembly is allowed in such a critical application ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/10398/ingersoll-rand-hoists-for-nuclear-weapons Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:53:24 GMT Industry: Steel Industry Application: Blume Steel Service Ltd. is using wire rope hoists on a Demag Crane to transport and handle steel sheets and plates. The Demag double girder overhead traveling crane is “gently” handling heavy steel sheets and ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/10171/demag-electric-rope-hoist-24-hour-operation Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:44:33 GMT Industry: High Speed Rail Line Application: The development of a new high speed rail line required precise lifting and positioning of sections during the laying of the track bed for the high speed train. Due to the exposure to the potential wide temperature ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/10169/demag-dc-com-chain-hoists-on-high-speed-rail-project Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:40:11 GMT Application: Demag 10 Ton DRPRO hoist on a Demag Crane for one of the highest crane application in the world. The equipment is used for preventive maintenance on an innovative snowmaking installation. The “Snowmaker”, supplied by the company IDE Technologies ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/casestudies/10170/demag-electric-rope-hoist-snowmaking-operation Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:43:48 GMT Below is a list of HMI Industry Publications. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/publications Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:18:27 GMT Below is a list of HMI-Certified Products. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/products Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:03:59 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 20:40:47 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 20:40:24 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 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:44:07 GMT Below is a list of Hoist Manufacturers Institute news items. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/news Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:52:38 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 18:05:16 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 12:44:28 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 18:31:31 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 18:14:33 GMT Below is an overview of the HMI-Certified Program. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:13:27 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 21:21:14 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 21:04:43 GMT General operating characteristics of the program include the following. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/hmi/certification/overview/basic-conditions Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:13:32 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 18:47:55 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 15:25:23 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 14:54:47 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 14:46:38 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 16:31:32 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 16:23:45 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