Get Inside a FiberMax Crane Pad!
When FiberMax Crane Pads were introduced at the 2014 ConExpo-Con/Agg Expo, the product marked a turning point for the industry. The first of its kind crane pad combined new materials, core designs and manufacturing processes that immediately provided four distinct advantages over traditional steel crane…
Best Practices for Safe Set Up
As a basic practice, any device or equipment equipped with stabilizers or outriggers should use properly sized outrigger pads for every setup to improve stability, reduce ground bearing pressure and increase safety. An article from Custom One Truck dives into the different kind of outriggers for Truck-Mounted…
Ergonomic Benefits Shine at TCI Expo
DICA showcased popular products for arborists and tree care professionals at TCI Expo in November in Indianapolis, Ind. The conference and trade show is hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association, and is the world’s largest tree care industry conference and trade show. The conference featured more…
DICA adds Special Duty Outrigger Pads to eCommerce Site
November 29, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA continues to expand its product offerings on its new eCommerce portal. The company announces that Special Duty Outrigger Pads from the SafetyTech product line, can now be purchased online.
Commonly used by utilities, tree care and construction industries,…
Wheel Loads, Like Outrigger Reaction Forces, Must Be Part of the Equipment Setup Plan
Assessing ground conditions and verifying that the ground will support the equipment you are using isn’t just limited to cranes, concrete pumpers, or aerial devices. The same is true for self-propelled Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPS).
A 2021 article about floor loading and a 2019 webinar…
New Guidance on Ground Preparation for Wind Farm Construction
The International Crane Stakeholders Assembly (ICSA) has released new Guidance on Mobile Crane Ground Preparation for Wind Farm Construction. The soil bearing capacity of access roads and crane work areas are among the considerations that ICSA identifies for assessment during planning. Released in August…
DICA Encourages Ergonomic Material Handling
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that construction is one of the most injury prone industries, due to employees frequently needing to repeatedly lift, stoop, kneel, twist, grip, and stretch. These repetitive motions can lead to musculoskeletal injuries, including…
November 8th SafetyTech Price Increase
As with many supply chains across the U.S. today, we have seen unprecedented plastic resin disruptions and shortages. This has caused sharp increases in the costs of all DICA products. In addition, labor and transportation costs have similarly spiked. To date, we have held off making changes to our pricing…
Tools for Learning Best Practices for Proper Outrigger Support
Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, was one of three outrigger pad industry experts recently asked about the current state of the industry in an article published by Crane Hot Line. Koberg believes that confusion about ground conditions and proper equipment setup is common in the industry. This led…
DICA to feature products for Utility Contractors at 2021 Utility Expo
DICA will highlight products for utility contractors from its Outrigger and Crane Pad, Ground Protection, Cribbing and Blocking, and Rigging product lines during The Utility Expo. The show will be held September 28-30, 2021 in Louisville, Ky. Visit DICA at booth N1331.
These and other DICA products…