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USE CAUTION WHEN BUYING USED CRANE BOOM

We frequently receive calls asking us if we have any used crane boom for sale. Our standard response is to ask if they have retained the damaged crane boom section(s) that they are trying to replace. We do that because we want to make sure that a certified boom repair option for the damaged crane boom has […]

5 tips when buying a used crane

1.Inspection – A comprehensive inspection is a must-do in the process of purchasing a used crane. Hiring an “independent certified crane inspector” can be money well spent. Their inspections can save you time, money, and prevent a costly mistake by avoiding a major repair down the road. Having a comprehensive inspection will help you to make […]

How to know if you have a good crane service provider

If your crane service provider does not help your facility operate more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, it isn’t doing its job. In an industry where every hour of production impacts business, it’s simply not acceptable to wait for parts, undo the faulty repairs of an inexperienced technician, or halt operations only to have your annual […]

A CHANGE IN THE CRANE AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL INDUSTRY

Crane rental organizations are under a lot of pressure in 2017 to provide top-of-the-line equipment that is safe and can do the job. A number of strategies have affected the rental market and fleet management this year. Crane Network’s Chief Operating Officer Clint Wood discusses their influences. Companies that rent cranes are operating under the […]

Tips To Select The Right Crane

These valuable tips will help you select the right crane for your project Cranes have been used by humans for a long time. Now, work in almost any industry is impossible without cranes. If you have a project that would require the use of a crane, you need to research about what kind of crane […]

6 Things to Do to Avoid Crane Accidents

  Cranes cause significant and serious injuries if they are not inspected and checked before use for defects. Fatal injuries can occur if an untrained person operates a crane or if the crane is not used properly. There are several recommendations put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that try to mitigate worker […]

Most common crane hazards in workplace

Most common crane hazards in workplace It’s significant you’re aware of the main hazards and how you can avoid them.Working with cranes poses many hazards, and unsafe working practices can result in injuries, fatalities and costly damage to buildings and materials.   Electrical Hazards   Around 50% of accidents involving overhead cranes are a result […]

10 Tips For Better Mobile Crane Operations

10 Tips For Better Mobile Crane Operations     . At the beginning of your shift, walk-around your crane checking for mechanical, electrical, structural, and hydraulic issues (MESH).   Read the load charts – prior to turning the key in any new mobile crane.   Always note the changing conditions on the jobsite – from […]