SoCal Crane

Crawler cranes were once thought to be the universal construction crane, and in many ways, they still are. For example, crawler cranes, because they are self-propelled, are ideally suited for construction sites where they may be needed in multiple places. These cranes also need almost no set-up or staging area.

Did you know that the treadwheel crane almost went out of existence? While this type of crane was used frequently by the Roman Empire, it went out of use when the Empire collapsed. The treadwheel was revived though in France during the High Middle Ages.

Many of the gothic churches constructed during the Middle Ages were built using a tread wheel crane. The crane would be constructed and used on the ground floor, then as the structure grew, it was systematically dismantled and reassembled on the next floor.

Need an incredibly heavy item lifted? Don't worry, a rigging expert can handle it by adding equipment like heavy lifting attachments to the crane. These increase the counterweights to pull back on the boom, allowing it to lift much larger weights.

The platform of a mobile crane can be designed in one of several different ways, depending on application. It can be equipped with traditional wheels, wheels that have been designed for railroad tracks, or a caterpillar track for navigating unpaved and uneven surfaces.

When you look at a crane like a physics problem, the center is called a fulcrum, but the actual equipment is called the "center pin." It also has a bunch of other names, including slewing ring, pin, rotex bearing, and load moment.

Most businesses absolutely rely on their crane, which means, when it breaks down, business grinds to a halt, and you immediately start losing money. Crane manufacturers can not only install cranes, but can also quickly repair them to get you up and running again.

In addition to our rigorous general training and certification requirements, all of our operators must also have equipment specific on the job training and evaluations conducted by qualified personnel.

The biggest benefit of a tower crane is that it can be operational in tightly confined areas and offers a large picking radius. Often the cranes are connected to an adjoining building to support extreme reach heights of over 600 feet.

The arm that extends horizontally from the main part of a tower crane is known as the jib arm. The arm is actually made up of three different parts that work together to form an isosceles triangle, which gives the jib greater strength.

Gantry cranes can come in a variety of different configurations, including single-girder, double-girder, double-leg, single-leg, or cantilever styles. These can be used either inside or outside, and a crane expert can help you find the type you need.

Regardless of where your jobsite is located, we can provide equipment and qualified operators that are compliant with OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and all state and local industrial standards and requirements.

An important development in crane design occurred during the Middle Ages, when a horizontal arm known as a jib was added to the boom. The jib was attached to the boom in a way which allowed it to pivot, allowing for an increased range of motion.

Do you know when cranes first made their appearance in construction? It was during the time of ancient Greece.