http://www.mhia.org/rss/industrygroups/mma MHIA.org Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:09:53 GMT For an electrical utility company, looking out for employee safety is a high priority. It’s that concern for safety that drives them to test the insulation inserts for cherry picker truck baskets to be sure that any line workers who are repairing power ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/10841/one-injury-far-too-many-for-this-utility-company-s-workers Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:07:14 GMT In a lab that is part Jacques Cousteau and part George Lucas, an east coast oceanographic institute is using advanced technology to open the doors for expanded open sea scientific research. The centerpiece of the lab is a 50-thousand gallon water tank ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/10840/gorbel-jib-lifts-oceanographic-institute-out-of-deep-water Fri, 13 May 2011 11:40:50 GMT A large manufacturer of flooring materials makes a considerable effort toward environmentally friendly products, using recycled and biodegradable materials in its products whenever possible. While their process was targeting environmental sustainability, ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/10682/achieving-ergonomic-sustainability-with-the-gorbel-pivot-pro- Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:06:45 GMT Founded in 1933, The Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (MMA) is an independent incorporated trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:15:57 GMT Industry: Manufacturer of Faucets and Valves Application: A large manufacturer of faucets and valves required their casting machines to be supplied with fresh core sand with a minimum amount of human involvement. These machines were located in a fixed ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/10168/demag-kbk-monorail-system-in-sand-distribution-application Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:06:19 GMT Industry: Cheese Processing Facility Application: A suspension crane system was required for operation in a cheese processing facility to handle 400 lb. cheese trays which were lowered into a brine solution. The environmental conditions meant that the ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/10167/demag-kbk-enclosed-track-crane-for-cheese-processing-facility Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:38:14 GMT Regal Granite & Marble owner was aware of the risks associated with handling the heavy, fragile material, and wanted to minimize the risk. Without a crane system it would take numerous people to lift and move the slabs around the facility causing safety ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/10160/getting-it-right-with-a-work-station-bridge-crane-before-production-starts Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:50:51 GMT The technical file for each product or product family of like design that is MMA Certified shall include the following items. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/certification/overview/technical-file-guide Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:49:47 GMT The following terms, phrases and words may apply to MMA Certified. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/certification/overview/glossary Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:25:15 GMT Below is a list of Monorail Manufacturers Association Industry Publications. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/industrypublications Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:20:35 GMT Below is a list of Monorail Manufacturers Association Publications & Resources. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/publications Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:26:14 GMT Patented Track Cranes and Monorail. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/productguide/patentedtrack Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:14:23 GMT MMA Product Guide. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/productguide Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:51:16 GMT MMA Cranes and Monorail Basics. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/productguide/enclosedtrack Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:41:43 GMT MMA Crane and Monorail Basics. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/productguide/basics Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:23:13 GMT Rather than closing down lanes on the bridge for several weeks the company had installed access platforms about 20 feet beneath where the bearing retrofit would take place at two locations. The access platform was the staging area for the project, with ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9956/articulating-jib-assists-with-bridge-maintenance Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:18:32 GMT A tool & machine shop owner's customer base was growing, and the parts he was running through his CNC lathes and milling machines were becoming larger and more diverse. A 500 pound capacity Gorbel work station bridge crane was installed. The system featured ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9955/custom-header-column-connections-allows-wall-to-wall-coverage-in-small-machine-shop Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:11:41 GMT A manufacturer of cutting dies and related machinery had an urgent need for a quality handling system capable of placing and retrieving equipment in storage racks. A Demag KBK Crane System with a KBK Stacker Mast provided a productive and cost effective ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9954/demag-kbk-enclosed-track-stacker-crane-system-for-storage-and-retrieval Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:07:57 GMT A manufacturer of precision measuring equipment was looking for a way to remove test weights up to 1100 lbs from their calibration machine. The weights would need to be deposited and removed underneath overhead obstructions, in close proximity to the ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9953/demag-kbk-enclosed-track-monorail-provides-the-best-solution Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:53:39 GMT A regional provider of truck transmission, rear differentials and steering components was building a new facility for their transmission assembly. With several existing buildings and a variety of applications, the company had experience with several ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9685/experienced-customer-chooses-work-station-cranes-over-i-beam-cranes Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:49:41 GMT The fabrication area is where covers and guards for electronic controls are built in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The most common components being moved are tubular and angled steel, which could be as light as 15-20 pounds or as heavy as 500 pounds. ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9684/busting-up-log-jams-with-the-g-jib- Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:18:54 GMT ACCO Material Handling Solutions provided Louden 585 Cranes equipped with Wright Work-Rated Hoists. All motions are controlled by Inverters for smooth operation. Additionally supplied Nutting trailers to transport the plate safety to the burn table. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9673/burn-table-loading-systems-improves-productivity Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:10:54 GMT During assembly and maintenance of vehicles, workers climb to the top of the coaches to be sure they are properly sealed, as well as to inspect vents and satellite dishes for damage. The average height of these vehicles is 13 feet. The company has installed ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9671/risk-takers-heed-warning-when-it-comes-to-risking-employee-s-safety Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:05:45 GMT Workers are doing their final welds on the trays, and lifting them onto a cart to be banded and prepared for shipping. The trays resemble aluminum extension ladders when complete and range in dimension from 6-36 inches wide and 10-20 feet long, each ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9670/gorbel-g-force--iq-units---synchronized-lifting Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:50:27 GMT General operating characteristics of the program include the following. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/certification/overview/basic-conditions Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:48:59 GMT When Victaulic, a manufacturer of fire protection and HVAC equipment, decided to expand its current facility they needed a way to transport hot metal from furnaces to auto-pouring stations. The new system consists of three hot metal carriers: two are ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9092/tc-american-hot-metal-carrier-system-unique-system-proves-best-solution Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:28:22 GMT When the Fasson Roll Division, an Avery Dennison Company, was planning to add a second roll slitting line, and additional self-supporting crane system was needed. Their existing system, utilized I-beam runways and bridge. Operator fatigue inspired the ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/9091/tc-american-s-spanmaster--self-supporting-crane Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:45:58 GMT This manufacturer wanted to improve productivity. We created a system that allows one operator to safely run a parts washing system. The system allows the operator to cover the loading area, wash tank, and unloading area, while being clear of any splash ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/7990/replaced-hand-washing-with-crane-system-and-improved-safety Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:45:22 GMT This tire manufacturer wanted to improve productivity. We created an automatic monorail system that increased productivity and reduced costly mixing errors. The system was originally handled by individual monorail systems with an operator required for ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/7989/time-is-money--and-this-system-doesn-t-need-a-break Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:44:14 GMT Continental Air wanted to keep the height of their building as low as possible to control costs. Therefore, by using the multiple runway carne design we were able to use a smaller bridge beam on the crane and still meet Continental’s capacity requirements; ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/mma/casestudies/3451/continental-air-uses-total-floor-space-with-louden-multiple-runway-crane