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The Part Passed Inspection. Then Someone Picked It Up.

Aug 5, 2026 | Balancers

The coating was clean. The dimensions were in tolerance. The surface passed inspection. Then the part was lifted, shifted, rotated, and placed into the next fixture. That is where the scratch appeared. Manufacturers invest heavily in controlling machining, forming,...

Deep Trenching Safety: Best Practices for Stacking Trench Boxes

Jul 19, 2026 | Trench Boxes

Deep trench work does not reward shortcuts. When excavations reach 16, 20, or more feet deep, crews often need to stack trench boxes to create a protected work zone for sewer, utility, and heavy civil applications. On paper, the concept is simple: place one trench...

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...