Demand for frac tanks is growing and we believe that a major reason for the increase is the service that comes along with a boom in the demand and desire for exploring the natural gas reserves in the Marcellus Shale. In order to crack the Marcellus Shale, over one mile beneath Pennsylvania and other parts…
As with any project, having the right equipment for the job is essential for a successful outcome and is particularly true when considering construction equipment and industrial machines. Trying to manage a job with equipment that is not specifically meant for the task or may be unable to handle the scope of the task is potentially wasteful and very dangerous.
A strand jack is a heavy-duty piece of machinery used to lift and lower heavy loads. It performs a similar function to a standard crane, but is much smaller. Despite its smaller size and footprint, the strand jack is capable of lifting a much heavier load than the average crane. With their high lifting capacity…
A lift manager coordinates the transport of large and heavy materials. Typically, they control the logistics of moving oversize machinery and other big items by ground, air and sea. Responsibilities include measuring and coordinating cargo and communicating with lift workers and supervisors to ensure safety and efficiency. Lift managers perform a variety of duties related…
A heavy equipment mover transports machinery by tractor trailer or crane to a specified area. Tractor trailer transport is normally for moving construction machines between project sites, whereas a crane heavy equipment mover uses a stationary tower to lift machines to and from a flatbed truck. Most movers must be able to operate both the…
A hydraulic hoist is a piece of equipment used for lifting or moving heavy or over-sized objects. Unlike traditional cranes or lifts, hydraulic hoists rely on an oil-based piston mechanism instead of a large motorized operating system. This piston mechanism allows the hydraulic hoist to lift much larger loads with a fairly small motor compared…
A hydraulic solenoid valve is a voltage-actuated valve, meaning it is activated by an electrical charge.Hydraulic machines use oil under pressure as their prime source of energy, and so a solenoid valve becomes a hydraulic solenoid valve when the fluid is introduced into its ports, or openings. The fluid is used to perform a variety…
Although the reputation of safety is a key component to your business in the construction world, there is nothing more important than keeping your workers safe. Providing proper boom truck training and ensuring that everyone employ safety measures each and every time they use your company’s boom trucks is pivotal to ensuring that no one…
What Is a Class a Truck? A class A truck is commonly a very large type of truck such as a semi-tractor or a large cement mixer, dump truck or mobile crane. The driver of a class A truck must possess a special driver’s license demonstrating that the driver has had sufficient training in the…
Crane truck operators have a lot of responsibility for that safety on this machine to prevent physical problems for other objects and damage to any worker or bystander. The operator manages the controls for all those parts from inside the cab at any job site; therefore, the operator needs to have certain skills and knowledge for the most powerful practices when you use a crane truck.
