Our Specialized Heavy-Haul Equipment
H. Brown, Inc. serves the heavy-haul needs of Lafayette, Opelousas, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, and beyond. We have cranes up to 450 tons, hydraulic trailers up to 500 tons, lowboys up to 220 tons, gantries up to 900 tons and slide systems up to 600 tons. Our fleet includes drop deck trailers, lowboys, flat […] The post Our Specialized Heavy-Haul Equipment appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Hire Dependable Power & Utilities Rigging Experts
Heavy rigging for power and utilities requires expertise and professionalism. Moving generators, transformers, switchgears and other large equipment and machinery requires careful planning, project management and safety. You can’t afford to take risks. It’s not always easy to find a local company to perform moves and lifts that require specialized equipment. But the trained, insured […] The post Hire Dependable Power & Utilities Rigging Experts appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Lift-N-Lock Hydraulic Gantries: Versatile and Cost-Effective
Got an industrial rigging project and need some heavy lifting capability? H. Brown uses Lift-N-Lock Hydraulic Gantries that can move up to 900 tons. Our gantries hoist heavy payloads vertically and can move on tracks or rubber tires. Our Lift-N-Lock Gantry is a mobile, self-propelled, variable-height, hydraulic lifting frame controlled from a remote, self-contained power […] The post Lift-N-Lock Hydraulic Gantries: Versatile and Cost-Effective appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Wide Load Shipping Services
Wide or oversized loads require extra care during transport. Not only do industry regulations and safety precautions need to be strictly adhered to, state and local ordinances concerning large loads must be followed to a “T.” Safety for Wide Load Shipments Safety is especially critical when it comes to wide load transport. A driver should […] The post Wide Load Shipping Services appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
What is a Critical Lift?
Once deemed critical, a lift becomes subject to additional precautions and protocols. What criteria must a load or lift operation meet in order to be considered critical? A load that would create any of the following conditions upon its upset or collision qualifies as critical: Damage that would cause a significant delay in operations Damage […] The post What is a Critical Lift? appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Jack and Slide Systems
A skidding system (also called a “jack and slide”) can move a load on a guided track with a controlled friction service. This allows you to move very heavy loads smoothly and simply. For example, in the video below, the skid system can move up to 500 tons. So why and when should you consider […] The post Jack and Slide Systems appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Heavy Haul Videos
In for the HEAVY Haul Heavy Haul trucking takes focus and passion. Loads have to be shipped professionally, safely, and on-time. It ain’t easy. That’s why it takes a pro to do it right. Getting a heavy load onto the trailer or transporter isn’t even the beginning. There’s a lot of thoughtful planning involved. That’s […] The post Heavy Haul Videos appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Hydraulic Jack and Slide Systems: An Alternative to Cranes
In industries like construction and mining, in which heavy lifting plays a major role, a wide variety of machinery and equipment is necessary to get the job done. Cranes are often the machine of choice when it comes to these daunting tasks. But, some projects experience delays, due to the high cost of renting or […] The post Hydraulic Jack and Slide Systems: An Alternative to Cranes appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
Why Rent a Crane?
Cranes get work done, pure and simple. From the major lifts on construction sites to the installation of rooftop air conditioning units, cranes can give you the muscle you need. However, cranes are expensive, highly complicated pieces of equipment that require knowledgeable personnel to ensure the safety of the operators, and the crews working around […] The post Why Rent a Crane? appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..
H. Brown is Putting Safety First in Crane Service
Safe operation of mobile cranes requires a keen awareness of several, often interrelated, factors. Skipping over or inadequately performing safety procedures can result in crane failures and accidents. These cost money for the replacement of damaged or broken crane components, damage to the load, and damage to property on or near the job site. At […] The post H. Brown is Putting Safety First in Crane Service appeared first on H. Brown, Inc..