Maintaining your Travel Lift
Marina and shipyard owners alike know that if your travel lift is out of service it’s your money on the line. To avoid costly downtime, it is important to conduct periodic inspections of your travel lift. Why Inspect your Travel Lift • Increase the reliability of your machine – If there is one thing that […]
When to Change Hydraulic Hoses
If a hydraulic hose fails, the unscheduled downtime can be crippling to marina and boatyard operations. To prevent such a scenario from happening, it is important for service managers and launch operators to be able to recognize any potential problems with their travel hoist and keep them running smoothly with a preventative maintenance plan or […]
Wire Rope Maintenance and Replacement: Safety, Inspection, and Service
Similar to boat slings, the condition of the wire rope on your travel lift plays a critical role in the overall performance and safety of your lift. Wire Rope Maintenance Replacing the wire rope on a travel lift is unavoidable. However, there are steps you can take to extend the life of your wire rope. […]
Bearing Performance, Safety, and Service Life
Keep the “sand out of the lubricant” These words can be used for many things in life, but is most important when discussing roller bearing life span. The safety and reliability of your investment relies on constant upkeep and safety inspections. One area that is possibly overlooked is the inspection of your bearings and seals. […]
The Evolution of Boat Handling Equipment and Modern Travel Lift Technology
Boat handling has evolved significantly over the past several decades, driven by the need to move larger vessels more safely, efficiently, and with fewer personnel. Early rail-based hauling systems were reliable and well proven, but they were inherently slow, labor-intensive, and limited in flexibility. Hauling, storing, and launching vessels using rail systems often required extensive […]
Some Key Factors to Consider When Buying a New or Used Travel Lift
Upgrading a marina or boatyard with a travel lift requires careful evaluation to ensure safety, efficiency, and long-term value. One of the first decisions is whether to purchase a new or used travel lift. While used equipment can offer upfront cost savings, condition, maintenance history, and suitability for your operation must be thoroughly assessed. Whenever […]
Proper Maintenance for Sheaves and Sheave Pins
Sheaves and sheave pins are subjected to extreme forces. Consequently routine inspections and maintenance are recommended to ensure the serviceability of these components. Worn sheave bushings and pins, if not changed promptly, can cause accelerated wear in the sheaves and wire rope. These conditions increases repair costs in addition to potential delays if the replacements […]
Which Size Travel Lift Is Best for You?
At U.S. Hoists, we’re extremely flexible to customize any build to your specs and will help design what you need to use the product to your best benefit successfully. That being said, often it is hard to know just which of our travel lifts will work best for you. Travel Lift Specifications To make it […]