Waste Handling Case Study
Water Treatment Company
INDUSTRY: Waste
APPLICATION: Waste Water Treatment
PRODUCT: Electric Chain Hoist
SERVICES: Installation, Quality and Load Testing
THE CHALLENGE
To safely move chlorine tanks in and out of a bulding.
THE SOLUTION
American Crane supplied, installed and tested a 2 ton electric chain hoist.
THE RESULT
This 2 ton hoist enabled chlorine tanks to be taken off the supplier’s truck and into a building where the tanks are used to help chlorinate the water system. Later the tanks are removed and placed in storage.
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