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Vacuum vs. Mechanical vs. Magnetic Grippers: Choosing the Right End Effector

Jun 16, 2026 | Balancers

Choosing the right lift assist system starts with one practical question: How should the equipment actually grip the part? The crane, jib arm, or balancer moves the load. The end effector secures it. That makes the gripper one of the most important parts of the entire...

Slope It, Shore It, Shield It: What KUNDEL Took From Cincinnati’s Trenching Safety Summit

Jun 9, 2026 | Shoring, Trench Boxes, TrenchJacks

On April 15, 2026, contractors, safety professionals, and heavy civil construction crews gathered in Cincinnati for the “Slope It, Shore It, Shield It” Trenching and Excavation Compliance Summit. The free in-person seminar, organized by the OSHA Cincinnati Area Office...

The Injury Was Already in the Workstation

Jun 2, 2026 | Cranes

Every OSHA recordable has a backstory. Before the incident report, before the restricted duty, before the workers’ comp file, there is usually a workstation everyone already knows about. The lift is ugly. The reach is too far. The part has no good handhold. The...

Renting vs. Buying Hydraulic Shoring Equipment: Cost Analysis for Contractors

May 21, 2026 | Shoring

Hydraulic shoring jacks usually get evaluated when the clock is already running. The job is scheduled. The trench is coming. Someone is checking rental availability, comparing rates, and trying to make the safest decision without slowing the crew down. Renting can...