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Overhaul Ball Alternatives: Why Modern Hook Blocks Are Replacing Traditional Balls

January 17, 2026 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Overhaul Ball Alternatives: Why Modern Hook Blocks Are Replacing Traditional Balls

For decades, overhaul balls have been a familiar part of crane hoist systems across construction, lifting, and industrial jobsites. Their role has always been simple: keep tension on the wire rope when no load is […]

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