Crane Sales

Crane Sales 

With Crane Sales, whether you want to move and install heavy equipment, load heavy objects for transport, or simplify your construction project, you will most likely come across a crane. Cranes are part of a long line of man’s ingenuity to move large objects over distance. As with most technology today, we’ve come a long way in technological advance when in comes. Cranes are no longer just fun toys to play with–they are sophisticated machines that are capable of moving more weight over more distance in the shortest time in history. We truly have developed some amazing technology for cranes.

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 Crane Types

There are many types of crane types used in industry today. Some of the largest are stiff-leg Derricks and hammer-head tower cranes, while some of the smallest can be found on personal fishing vessels. Whether you’re looking for a crane that is attached to a wheeled vehicle or one that hangs from a beam, no matter what your job is, there is a crane for you. The industrial cranes we specialize in have their place in heavy duty jobs of many types.

The work involved with cranes is as varied as the cranes themselves. Whether you’re working indoors or outdoors, with large or small equipment, at sea or high in the air, there is a crane specifically designed for you. Some cranes are specifically designed for reaching, such as the Reversible Boom Crane, while others are just designed for versatility. Similarly, the max loads, max lift height, and minimum lift height are all dependent on the type of crane being used and the job that is called for.

 

Crane Safety

The use of cranes comes along with safety issues that you must pay attention to. Load, radius, and swing are the key to safety. Workers who use cranes must know how to properly avoid workplace accidents while using a crane. Therefore, there are standards that one must follow and train to.

In order to properly operate a crane you should refer to OSHA standards and certification before getting involved in a situation that could be harmful or deadly. Make sure you speak to the proper authorities to obtain useful information on training and certification. All of this information can be found on OSHA’s website.

 

Crane Sales

Custom industrial ladders

Custom industrial ladders

Probably the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of custom industrial ladders is the firefighting community. In fact, the city of San Francisco still uses custom wooden ladders at every fire they fight. But, really, this is a small part of the industrial ladder community. Most of the industrial ladders occur outside of the firefighting community and in the warehouse and aeroplane industry. For example, if you’ve ever seen the rolling ladders used at airports, these are known as B1 Maintenance Platform( ladder with a platform). In the past they had ladder trucks that would back up to the airplane door; but, now that custom industrial ladder technology has become so advanced, steel or aluminium rolling stairs are the preferred method for use at airports.

Conveyor crossover ladders are another type of ladder that one would never find in a fire fighting situation. Made mainly for use in industries that have heavy machinery that needs to be maintained, these ladders go up and over a large object and have a large walkable platform that connects each side. That said, the most common type of ladder seen in a warehouse is known as a jiffy rail. Jiffy rales (or gates) are typically made from steel and can be assembled in a flat warehouse space for many different purposes–that is, they can be customized to make any sized platform or tiered system.

Custom Industrial Ladders

The aerospace industry uses many custom industrial ladders. Because this industry is constantly changing and adapting to the latest technology the ladders made in the aerospace industry are going to need to be large, moveable, and able to scale over large objects.

Machine stands, access ladders, and other specialty products make up the remaining types of custom industrial ladders. Most industrial have standard features while their customization affords the ability to have optional features.

The key is to only choose the option that is BEST for the type of job you have.

Custom industrial ladders

Aircraft tow bars

Aircraft tow bars

It might seem, if you’ve ever thought about it, that there should only be one type of aircraft tow bars for an aircraft. Well, as with most things in life, form often precedes function. This means that different designers of airplanes (which all essentially function roughly the same) rely on forms for design that are as unique as their designers. So, while it might make logical sense to have just one “universal” airplane tow bar, reality is quite a different thing.

There are many different types of airplane tow bars. Because the noses of airplanes are all designed differently, the type of tow bar you’ll need will vary depending on the type of plane you have. That is, the type and size of tow bar you purchase for your aircraft will certainly depend on what model airplane you’ll be towing. That said, there are universal tow bars that may be your best option if you’ll be towing many types of airplanes.

 

Aircraft tow bars

A lot of the reason we find so much variation in tow bar and nose design has to do with the load the aircraft will be expected to support. An aircraft rated to carry X amount of load is going to certainly have different tow requirements from an aircraft rated to carry Y amount of load.

Depending on the type of work you do, you may have to make a decision on electric versus non electric tows. Obviously the electric version would be more aligned with moving heavier equipment; but, it’s not unheard of for someone with a larger budget (and less willingness to hand tow) to use an electric tow.

A fancy feature found on the most heavy duty tow bars are shear bolts. These bolts will shear off in such a way as to minimize damage should the load being towed be in excess of the tow bar’s rating.

Really, a tow bar is not an expensive piece of equipment. Depending on the size plane you’ll be towing, typically a hand tow is all you’ll need. And the price range for hand tow bars is anywhere between $40 and $60. For larger, non-hand tow models you may be looking to spend upwards of several thousand dollars. At the highest end (usually for the biggest planes) you will need a tow bar system that is compatible with a tow tractor. As one gets into the largest of aircrafts, it becomes economical to use tugs instead of tow bars.

Tugs often have more flexibility in the types of aircraft they can move around; so, if versatility is your main goal, a tug might be a better option than a tow bar.

Aircraft tow bars

Helicopter maintenance platforms

Helicopter maintenance platforms

Helicopter maintenance platforms (also known as maintenance stands) are designed to allow a helicopter mechanic to access to an aircraft’s maintenance areas. In some, but not all, instances, the helicopter maintenance platform can be used on more than one type of helicopter. The ability to use on multiple aircraft will have to do with the model platform and the model aircraft; but, the most important thing to consider is whether or not the stand is rated (by OSHA, for example) to work with the type of aircraft with which one plans using it.

Helicopter Maintenance Platforms

In addition to varying between models of stand and aircraft, helicopter maintenance platforms come in a variety of styles based on the needs of the user. For example, if one plans on doing multi-person fixes it may be necessary to use a stand with a wider and larger platform.

Before purchasing your helicopter maintenance platforms you want to make a few choices. The first choice, perhaps, is whether to buy aluminum or steel. Aluminum (or aluminum) is a lighter weight metal than steel and is often better if the jobs are smaller or one person crew will be moving the stand around for maintenance.

Other considerations:

• Deployable vs welded


• Handrails


• Casters


• Tread type

Industrial Manlifts can customize any Helicopter maintenance platforms to meet all of your required specifications. Industrial Manlifts, (888) 730-8377.

Helicopter maintenance platforms

Aerial work platform safety

Aerial work platform safety

From an aerial work platform safety standpoint, working on an aerial work platform is relatively safe when one follows proper protocols. Unfortunately, in cases where aerial work platforms are involved in accidents (e.g. scissor lifts toppling over), the rate of fatality is pretty high. So, though accidents are infrequent, when they do occur they’re likely to result in a fatality. To give a more precise example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that approximately 75% of all scissor lift accidents result in a fatality.

One of the main problem areas of aerial work platform use occurs when individuals attempt to use the platforms for purposes other than their intended use. That’s not to say there is only ONE way to use a lift. It is, however, important that the no matter how one intends to use the lift that the manufacturer has deemed this method appropriate and has certified and rated it as such.

Aerial work platform safety

Another area that people seem to miss when it comes to working on aerial platforms is ensuring that all the controls function properly before ascending the lift.

Aerial work platform safety guidelines to follow regarding controls are as follows:

•  Make sure the control snaps back to the default position and doesn’t stick


• Ensure all controls are protected against accidental activations


• Label or re-label all controls based on their function


• Have a working override control


• Ground level must have an emergency control

It’s common for aerial work platforms (especially older models) to not have the proper control markings, to not function properly, and to not have a proper work load rating. Each of these missing elements plays a role in decreasing the safety factor of using an aerial work platform.

So, one might wonder, “What can I do?” Actually, there are three necessary tasks that need to take place when it comes to the proper operation of an aerial work platform:

1.  Maintain


2. Inspect


3. Test

These three tasks are what will help an operator keep their aerial work platform in proper working order. Without each of them one could unknowingly operate a machine that had cracks in its welds, contained broken structural components, had leaks from the hydraulic of fuel lines, or had other damaged parts (such as cables, controls, or wires). Not paying attention to each of these regular wear and tear signs vastly increases the risk of an accident and, therefore, some kind of harm to the platform operator.

If you’re not sure how to properly maintain your aerial platform it is necessary for you to train and become certified. Many places only offer cursory training; however, the more knowledgeable a user is of the equipment under their control, the less likely an accident will happen and the more productive they will be.

Knowing the potential hazards and proper procedures for operation is fundamental to understanding how your equipment works and what to look out for. Training on fall protection, use on unstable surfaces, limits of wind-exposure, and load capacity are just some areas that one should focus on. In fact, the training for use of such high powered machinery really needs to be ongoing–because, well, there is just so much to learn.

Aerial work platform safety

Full Featured Ergonomic Pallet Truck

Full Featured Ergonomic Pallet Truck

Full Featured Ergonomic Pallet Truck Features:

The Full Featured Ergonomic Pallet Truck is an economical way for one person to move heavy pallet loads without the use of a fork truck.  Proven ergonomic design has been tested for providing years of reliable usage.  This pallet truck includes two articulating steering wheels and two front load rollers.

Ergonomic design requires only 75 lbs.  of pulling force when  fully loaded.  Steering wheels include bearing dust covers for added life.  Nose wheels are located on the front edge of each fork to assist in clean pallet entrance and exit.  Reinforced triple-formed steel forks provide twice the strength of standard single-formed forks.

Equipped with internally mounted solid steel adjustable push rods.  Spring loaded loop handle automatically returns to vertical position when not in use.  Chrome-plated hydraulic pump piston for long seal life.  Capacity is 5,500 lbs.

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Full Featured Ergonomic Pallet Truck

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  Industrial Man Lifts is your aerial access solution provider. We can customize any product for any size job. Operators always standing by, (888) 730-8377

  
  
  
  
  Full Featured Ergonomic Pallet Truck

  Full Featured Deluxe Pallet Truck
  Model	Capacity (lbs)	Overall Fork Dim.	Service Range	Net Weight (lbs)
  PM5-2748	5,500	27″Wx48″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	280
  PM5-2048	5,500	20″Wx48″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	225
  PM5-2036	5,500	20″Wx36″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	240
  PM6-2748	6,000	27″Wx48″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	330
  PM10-2245	10,000	22-3/4″Wx45-1/4″L	3-1/2″to7-7/8″	423
  PM5-2748-N	5,500	27″Wx48″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	316
  PM5-2748-S	5,500	27″Wx48″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	325
  PM4-2772	4,400	27″Wx72″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	401
  PM4-2796	4,000	27″Wx96″L	2-7/8″-7-3/4″	400

Hercules C-130 Aircraft Complete Maintenance Stand System

Hercules C-130 Aircraft Complete Maintenance Stand System

Hercules C-130 Aircraft Complete Maintenance Stand System Details:

Hercules C-130 Aircraft Complete Maintenance Stand System – Designed for mid-sized, fixed-wing aircraft. The Hercules C-130 Complete Maintenance Stand System is a small-footprint, highly mobile maintenance and inspection system. Consisting of five unique platforms that can be configured in a variety of ways, the system provides efficient access to critical components and locations of the aircraft for ease of maintenance and fall protection. Use any stand alone for daily maintenance of the aircraft, or use the stands together for complete phase maintenance.

 

Hercules C-130 Aircraft Complete Maintenance Stand System

Hercules C-130 Aircraft Complete Maintenance Stand System Features:

• Designed for use on the CASA CN-235, the C-130 Hercules, and similar mid-sized, fixed-wing aircraft; the modular design of the series allows the user to configure the five modules in a variety of ways


• Can be connected end-to-end or face-to-face to provide additional length or width


• Sections of railing can be lowered or completely removed to allow conformation to the aircraft body and components


• Staircases easily detach for storage or when used in conjunction with other stands


• Quick-latch stair attachments facilitate stair attachment and removal


• Railings are attached with captured cam-lock bolts for quick, tool-free installation and removal


• Telescopic deck legs provide unmatched stability and durability

Hercules C-130 Complete Maintenance Stand System provides Access to aircraft’s wing root, top and bottom flaps, engine/propeller, top and bottom of wing leading edge, under empennage and horizontal stabilizer.

Industrial Man Lifts is your aerial access solution provider. We can customize any product for any size job. Operators always standing by, (888) 730-8377

Hercules C-130 Aircraft Complete Maintenance Stand System