One of the most useful and planet changing inventions of all time is the crane. Originally invented by the ancient Greeks and powered by men or donkeys, cranes were used to help build some of the most fascinating structures in ancient Athens. Eventually men and donkeys were replaced with steam engines, and then internal combustion…
In heavy industries, construction sites, large manufacturing units, and even in home-based workshops, cranes are required to lift or heavy products and weights or to carry them from one place to another easily without employing extra resources. Cranes are divided into different categories according to their type of job they complete and their uses. However, some of the common types of cranes include loader cranes, stacker cranes, gantry cranes, truck mounted and rough terrain cranes, mobile cranes, floating cranes, tower cranes, and the list goes on.
Whenever operating equipment such as industrial or heavy equipment, being able to clearly communicate with co-workers or other people at a job site is essential for everyone’s safety. Due to the noise common when operating many types of equipment, OSHA has added to crane operator requirements the ability to understand and communicate with certain hand…
A crane truck, in layman’s terms, is a truck with crane equipment attached to a mobile platform. The crane is hydraulically powered for the purpose of lifting and lowering heavy objects. The crane truck operation requires a well-trained, skillful operator who is knowledgeable in safety procedures necessary to avoid major accidents and prevent serious injuries…
A chain pulley is a simple mechanical tool to make the physical act of lifting objects much simpler. Consisting of a linked chain, a metal housing and several gears, a chain pulley uses physics and geometry to increase lifting efficiency. This tool is used in industries such as shipping and manufacturing and has been in…
A hydraulic crane is one of the most sophisticated designs introduced on the commercial truck market. It is a highly efficient, powerful and heavy-duty piece of equipment that can accommodate various jobs that may otherwise be unthinkable. It is an undoubtedly an extraordinary vehicle due to its agility, strength and ability to carry extremely heavy-weight…
A pump hoist is a device that mounts onto the back of a truck and is used to pull and replace submersible pumps and well pipe. Similar to a large boom truck, the pump hoist consists of a tall tower with a pulley wheel affixed to the very top. The pump hoist also incorporates a…
Line trucks offer specialized transportation to professionals working in the electric installation industry as well as the forestry department. There are four major types of line trucks. These are aptly categorized depending on the type of boom that you need as well as the extension height that you require for your business. They include sign/advertising…
There is a variety of heavy construction equipments and tools used for building and construction purposes. Some of the most commonly used ones include road roller, crane, concrete mixer, forklift, excavator, backhoe, radial drilling machine etc. Most of these equipments are used for moving construction materials and making the construction job easier for construction workers.…
Trucks play a key role in interstate transportation of goods, commodities and raw materials. Apart from just transportation, they are extensively used in mining, towing and hauling. No question can be raised about the fact that increased use of trucks in construction, agriculture, oil, food, mining and other industries has given new dimensions to the…
