Liebherr has started to provide rescue sheets for its mobile cranes in order to assist with crane recovery following an incident. All Liebherr LTM and LTC cranes which comply with stage 3b or higher emissions will now come with a rescue sheet as standard. Available separately and located behind the driver’s seat, the rescue sheet provides detailed information about the structure of the crane and its cab as well as the best places to cut the bodywork open in order to free a trapped operator. It also provides information on the locations, … [Read more...]
Crane dropped in tandem lift
Two ship cranes dropped a large mobile telescopic crane they were lifting in tandem at Fremantle port in Australia on Tuesday. The hoist rope on one of the two cranes clearly failed dropping one end of the crane which then slipped from both sets of rigging. The mobile crane dropped into the ship's hold, sending those working in the area scurrying for safety. One man was caught by the falling mass and suffered minor injuries. The local union claims that the ship based employees carrying out the lift were not qualified under Australian … [Read more...]
Mobile Crane Counterweights – an Important Safety Factor
Mobile cranes are heavy equipment vehicles that have been designed to lift, lower and transport heavy loads. They are employed in the off-highway industry to move freights beyond the normal capability of a man. Every crane has a set of counterweights which guarantees the counterbalance and prevents the machine of toppling over. Why it is important to apply proper counter weight? The counterweight plays a critical role. If it is not designed properly and doesn't possess the right size and shape, it turns automatically into an extremely … [Read more...]