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Crane Load Moment Indicators – Back to the Basics

BTS Crane Load Moment Indicator Replacement Projects

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Crane Load Moment Indicator Overload

The end of last month saw the end of a slew of crane accidents in the U.S. In Elmwood Avenue Rochester, near Mount Hope Avenue, a crane collapsed partially while working on the College Town project that is a mixed-use project aimed […]

By |September 9th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on Crane Load Moment Indicators – Back to the Basics

Load Systems International Crane Anti Collision

Load Systems International Crane Anti Collision on the Burj Tower

What is an anti collision system? In simple terms, it helps prevent the collision of two different cranes when they are working simultaneously. A successful anti collision warning system can track other cranes properly and ensure that optimum speed and distance is kept from each […]

By |July 16th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on Load Systems International Crane Anti Collision

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

All of you must be familiar with the name OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administrator). A letter regarding crane repair, crane maintenance, and crane technician has been found on their official website. The letter states some Frequently asked Questions (FAQ’s) about the crane industry. 

The letter was written by Director James G Maddux Directorate of […]

By |March 13th, 2014|Crane News, Crane Standards|Comments Off on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Terex Comedil and Peiner join forces on Cincinnati hospital project

Terex crane helps build hospital
A big hospital project is aided by Terex

 

US hire firm Maxim Crane Works is using Terex Cranes’ new Transfer Masts with two newly purchased SK575-32 hammerhead tower cranes for construction work on a hospital expansion project.

HD23-TS212, HD23-TS23, TS23-H20 and TS23-TS21 Transfer Mast sections are designed to allow components of Terex’s […]

By |March 13th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off on Terex Comedil and Peiner join forces on Cincinnati hospital project

Manitowoc develops productivity software for cranes

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Positioning software for Manitowoc

Manitowoc has started working with GPS manufacturer Trimble to develop productivity-enhancing positioning technology and software for cranes.

Sunnyvale, CA, headquartered Trimble has developed wireless technologies and software for linking field and back office operations for clients in construction and government.

The system being developed for cranes on construction sites provides real time […]

By |March 7th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off on Manitowoc develops productivity software for cranes

Hirschmann schools engineers in LMI troubleshooting

Hirschmann holds training for engineers
Hirschmann LMI training

Mobile control and automation product specialist Hirschmann recently held a three-day training course at Stephenson Equipment of Harrisburg to give participants hands-on experience of the firm’s load moment indicator products.

Taught by Hirschmann’s Dean Bakner and John Featherston, the course focused on how to use and maintain Hirschmann’s iVISOR […]

By |February 15th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off on Hirschmann schools engineers in LMI troubleshooting

Hiap Tong takes delivery of a Grove GMK6300L

New possession of Grove GMK6300L

International rental firm Hiap Tong has bought a Grove GMK6300L all terrain crane for work within its headquarter country of Singapore.

The Grove GMK6300L all terrain, with 300t of lifting capacity, is one of two cranes in Manitowoc's new six axle all terrain class. It offers extended boom reach, compared to […]

By |January 30th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off on Hiap Tong takes delivery of a Grove GMK6300L

Hüffermann Krandienst drives a Liebherr home

Crane Service company selects 100 ton Liebherr LTM1100
Liebherr is chosen crane

Hüffermann Krandienst has selected a 100t Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2 all terrain for work in and around Vechta, Germany.

It is the fifth 100-tonner working for the crane service. The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2 mobile crane was onsite at Hüffermann Krandienst’s north German Vechta depot by October […]

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Manitowoc provides a solid foundation for Mississippi bridge

Manitowoc aids in erection of bridge in Mississippi
Massman Construction uses Manitowoc 7000

A Kansas City contractor is using a Manitowoc 7000 to help construct the pylons of a new cable-stayed suspension bridge being built in St. Louis, Missouri over the Mississippi River.

Owned by Massman Construction, the lead contractor on the joint venture responsible for the […]

By |January 13th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off on Manitowoc provides a solid foundation for Mississippi bridge

Terex wins contract for 41 cranes in China

TEREX WINS CONTRACT FOR 41 CRANES IN CHINA
Big deal for Terex

BEIJING, CHINA, November 23, 2010 – Terex Cranes has signed a contract with China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd. (CNCEC) for the delivery of 41 cranes.
This is the largest order received by Terex Cranes in China to date. The contract covers 7 Terex® […]

By |January 10th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off on Terex wins contract for 41 cranes in China