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Lifting Equipment Review: Cranes

construction machine — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:56:40 +0000

Cranes are an essential piece of lifting equipment for the construction industry, used for moving heavy objects and materials. Specific types of cranes are needed for different jobs and there are a number that play a role in construction. They are the workhorses that help to take a project to completion in less time.

Mobile Cranes

A standard type of crane attached to a mobile platform, on wheels or rail. The crane is raised and lowered using hydraulic cylinders or cables.

Telescopic Cranes

There are several tubes fitted together, which are extended or retracted to change the height, or length of the boom.

Tower Cranes

Tower cranes are often used to construct tall buildings. Also referred to as a balance crane, they maximise height and lift capacity when fixed to the ground. They can be seen on construction sites for skyscrapers or other tall structures.

Truck-Mounted Cranes

Truck-mounted cranes offer more mobility and are, as the name suggests, mounted to the back of a truck, which can be moved to the desired location.

Loader Cranes

As the name suggests, these cranes are used for loading equipment onto a trailer, using an articulated, which is fitted to the trailer.

Suspended Crane

Also known as an overhead crane.

Floating Crane

A floating crane is necessary for waterway construction like bridges, dams, or ports.

In cities, it is rare to go far without seeing tower cranes dotted across the skyline. They are the most common type of crane used in construction and a city always has building going on somewhere! Another place where you see an army of tower cranes is the up and coming holiday resorts like the Spanish Costas. At the peak of the construction boom, hundreds of tower cranes would fill the skyline of the coast.

The crane rental market has suffered with the dramatic decline in construction in countries most affected by the global economic crisis. However, developing countries like India are seeing an increase in demand and for the larger crane manufacturers, the demand continues. The larger construction projects require larger, specialized cranes that cannot be substituted.

Cranes are an important piece oflifting equipment that allow heavy loads to be moved or lifted further than would otherwise be possible. One of the largest cranes in the world that currently exists is 200 m tall. As architectural designs get bolder and engineering develops technology that is more advanced, larger cranes will be needed to take their place in the mega lifting equipment category.

Lifting Equipment and Safety

admin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:53:11 +0000

Lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists and winches is designed to make lifting heavy objects safe. The manufacture of such equipment is regulated by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) to ensure that the equipment is as safe as possible. However, there are still inherent risks involved in using equipment and dealing with heavy objects.

History of Lifting Equipment

admin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:24:42 +0000

Lifting equipment has been in use for many years, and it is difficult to see how much of our construction, energy and transport industries could operate without it. The ability to lift and move heavy objects is absolutely vital for all these industries, and many others.

Maintenance and Service of Lifting Equipment

Hank — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:24:41 +0000

When a business uses lifting equipment, it is important that it has regular maintenance to ensure that it continues to be safe to use.

Industrial Lifting Equipment

admin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:24:39 +0000

There are several different industries that rely on lifting equipment to move heavy items. These include construction, transport, mining, steel, oil and gas. Companies that make industrial equipment need to be able to keep up to date effectively with industry developments and with safety requirements.

Common Earthmoving Equipment and Attachments

admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:39:20 +0000

There are many names for earthmoving equipment. They are also called construction or heavy equipment. As the name implies, these equipment are extremely heavy and can tackle more than one function at any one time.

What Are Demolition Services?

admin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:46:49 +0000

If you need to get a wall or even a building torn down, you might want to think about exploring different companies with their demolition services. Companies that remove trash and junk often have the right equipment for tearing down big objects.

Types of Lifting Equipment for Factory and Construction Industries

construction machine — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:58:31 +0000

Various types of lifting equipment exist in the construction with each one being used for a specific purpose. Lifting equipment has been used in different countries across the world for many years and today it is the cornerstone of the construction industry

Lifting Equipment in the Construction Industry

construction machine — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:58:28 +0000

There are many types of lifting equipment on the market for various industries. The construction industry demands the most rugged pieces of lifting equipment which have to be tough enough to withstand heavy loads. The following is a list of the kind of lifting equipment to be found on a construction site

Types of Lifting Equipment

Hank — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:59:25 +0000

Many organizations have situations that require people to move objects that are too heavy, awkward or bulky to move by hand. The quickest, easiest and safest way to move these objects around is to use specialized lifting equipment.