MEC develops 60ft titan boom for crane service
Crane Service
Aerial work platform manufacturer MEC, Kerman, Calif., is developing a 60-foot version of its Titan Boom aerial platformfor crane service. The largest current model in the family is the 40-foot Titan Boom 40-S. The new Titan Boom will provide 20 more feet of platform height.
An MEC […]
Liebherr Crane aids Nigerian’s government port upgrade project
Liebherr Crane
A program of dredging and refurbishment along at ports lining Nigeria’s Niger River is gathering pace with the delivery of two Liebherr LHM 180 mobile harbour cranes to Onitsha River Port. Onitsha River Port’s purchase of Liebherr’s 64-tonners is in response to the port’s redevelopment, which […]
OSHA Crane Safety Rules
Crane Safety
Effective July 8, 2011, OSHA has updated its regulations for slings for both general industry (1901.184) and construction (1926.251). According to a memo from the Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals, a summary of the key changes are as follows. The full regulation can be viewed at: http://www.osha.gov/FedReg_osha_pdf/FED20110608.pdf.
All load capacity […]
Luffing jib cranes give rise to confined Singapore retail development
Luffing Jib
Two Liebherr 160 HC-L 8/16 Litronic luffing jib cranes have provided construction firm Bovis Lend Lease with the lifting solution for a restricted space development on Singapore’s Orchard Road.
The two cranes are being used to lift loads between 3t and 4t at the 313@somerset […]
Tower Cranes
Cranes
A new guide to help inexperienced crane buyers identify whether or not a tower crane is compliant with EU legislation has been released by the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE). In a move to combat the illegal import and use of non-compliant tower cranes across Europe, CECE has collaborated with a number […]
Crane Service and Rigging Mobile Apps for Iphone and Ipad
Crane Service
Joe Lane, an inspector and surveyor for Cairo Marine Service, Wickliffe, Ky., provided the following information in the Fall 2011 newsletter of the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA). Note the CCAA will hold its fall meeting Oct. 16-18, 2011 in Orlando, Fla. There […]
Bode Technical Services Retrofits Entire Fleet of Cranes and Provides Crane Service
Crane Service
Bode Technical Services was recently asked to retrofit an entire fleet of 10 cranes and provide crane service. With our expertise, we were able to recommend the PAT Hirschmann Maestro, PAT Hirschmann Mark4E2, and LSI's Wireless 820 with all applicable parts such […]
Terex Crane Client Uses Hammerheads to repair ships
Terex Crane
Two Terex Crane SK 415 hammerhead tower cranes are being used for repairing large vessels at a shipyard on the American East Coast, providing an unusual solution for servicing large vessels.
Detyens Shipyards of Charleston, South Carolina specialises in the repair and refurbishment of international state and […]
Demag assists with heavy and tandem lifts
Demag
Demag has released two new features, Vertical Lift Assistant and Tandem Lift Assistant to increase accuracy for its mobile harbour cranes lifting heavy cargo.
Demag Vertical Lift Assistant is designed to improve lifts for single heavy loads. It may increase accuracy where the operator does not have a clear […]
Protcting Your Bottom Line! Crane Hotline Magazine
Crane
Crane Hotline Magazine has published a great article related to PROTECTING YOUR BOTTOM LINE by taking precautionary safety measures. This article is a must read for those who really want to protect your business and professional reputation!
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/847aafee#/847aafee/23
With over 30 years of industry experience Bode Technical Services specializes […]
