3 Scenarios Where You Need Hydraulic Jacking
Occasionally, customers come to us with their crane rental needs and don’t realize that a massive project (even if it’s one that they’re currently working on) may need some special equipment. For example, where they thought they needed traditional crane service, they actually had a jack and slide project on their hands. Our industrial rigging […] The post 3 Scenarios Where You Need Hydraulic Jacking appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
9 Crane Rental Tips to Remember
Renting a crane can be a relatively simple process if you know what you’re doing and take the proper steps to prepare. If you don’t, it can be an ordeal of the highest magnitude. There are a lot of parties involved, a lot of organizing to do and a lot that can go wrong. But […] The post 9 Crane Rental Tips to Remember appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Planning for a Critical Lift
It’s the duty of construction workers to use equipment to complete large projects. Cranes are essential for lifting and moving loads to otherwise inaccessible heights. However, some lifts are more dangerous than others, hence the designation of a “critical lift.” Today, we’ll cover the common definitions of a critical lift, and provide guidelines on how […] The post Planning for a Critical Lift appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Life of a Lift Director
Skilled construction workers can perform in many different roles throughout the day. When it’s time for a lift, worker roles become well defined, ranging from the rigger to the signal person. Overseeing lift operations is the Lift Director. Yet the role of a lift director includes so much more than oversight. Today, we’ll take an […] The post Life of a Lift Director appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Our Jack and Slide System
If you’ve ever driven down an American freeway or looked over at a busy waterway, you’ve probably noticed flatbed trucks or wide container ships mounting even larger, oversized cargo, usually roped or chained down to the deck. The cargo on these ships ranges from massive, self-contained electric transformers to concrete pilings and structures. You may, […] The post Our Jack and Slide System appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Securing Temporary Traffic Control
Improvements in infrastructure are crucial for ensuring safety for drivers and pedestrians. Nevertheless, heavy haul transportation projects are anything but simple, requiring temporary traffic control zones to redirect anyone using the road (who we’ll refer to as “road users”). All TTC zones are comprised of four areas: advance warning, transition, activity and termination. Securing temporary […] The post Securing Temporary Traffic Control appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
When a Crane is Not Practical
Cranes, particularly overhead cranes, are one of the most common sights on any construction or demolition site. Materials can be lifted to great heights, and their rotating axes allow for great range within a construction site. Nevertheless, cranes are not a universal choice for construction projects. Below are some scenarios where perhaps a crane is […] The post When a Crane is Not Practical appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
What are Lift-N-Lock Hydraulic Gantries?
Naturally, some of the best construction and demolition equipment was created to meet evolving needs–used for a variety of industrial rigging projects around the world, hydraulic gantries are a prime example. In this post, we’ll discuss the specific advantages Lift-N-Lock Hydraulic Gantries over other, similar equipment. Hydraulic gantries were originally developed in the 1960s. At […] The post What are Lift-N-Lock Hydraulic Gantries? appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Crane Spotter Training: The Basics
What do crane spotters do? Crane spotters (also called ‘observers’ or ‘signal people’) have been around since the popularization of industrial cranes, and little has changed in the many decades since. Spotters are essential to the safe operation of any project involving cranes, and their expertise is developed over years of on-site knowledge and experience. […] The post Crane Spotter Training: The Basics appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Transporting Oversize Loads Over Long Distances
In transportation terms, an oversize load is any load that exceeds standard or legal size and weight limits set by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Different portions of roads and highways have different standards. Examples of overweight loads include construction machines (like cranes), prefabricated homes, mobile homes, houseboats, bridge beams, and industrial equipment. According to […] The post Transporting Oversize Loads Over Long Distances appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..