As standard practice, NessCampbell Crane + Rigging utilizes crane pads or steel mats for every job that requires spreading ground bearing pressures over a larger area. In 2019 the company began using FiberMax® Mega Duty Crane Pads with its 550-ton Grove GMK 7550 all-terrain crane. On a recent project in Seattle, Wash., NessCampbell was hired to […]
Instructors at ITI (Industrial Training International) are known for their hands-on teaching style. Why Sling Angle Matters provides a visual reference for how tension increases as the sling angle decreases. Not only does tension increase on the sling legs, it also increases on the rigging gear the slings are connected to. Like slings, rigging gear […]
Understanding how to properly assess the site and outrigger pad set-up is crucial to keeping your jobsite and crews safe. Kris Koberg, CEO if DICA, and Billy Smith, Executive Vice President Claims & Risk Management for NBIS were recently interviewed for Construction Executive’s article, Outrigger Pad Basics to Help Crane Users Mitigate Risks. “Crane operators […]
DICA’s SafetyTech® and FiberTech™ Outrigger Pads provide unbreakable strength, safe handling, and easy setup for use with aerial lifts, digger derricks and mobile cranes. Made of engineered thermoplastic materials and FRP, SafetyTech crane pads and FiberTech Pads provide exceptionally consistent performance, durability, and longevity, resulting in a superior ROI for owners. Both pad materials are […]
Like many inventions, LiftGuard, a high-performance cast nylon sling edge protector, was born out of need. In the 1990s, Ray Linton was working as a crane and rigging supervisor in a shipyard. He was responsible for critical lift planning and training. Concerned with safety, Linton understood that damaged rigging can cause accidents. He used pieces […]
February 25, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA is pleased to become a member of the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF). AWRF is a leading organization for sling fabricators and special rigging components manufacturers. The association works to promote safety standards for manufacturing, fabrication, and the distribution of lifting, rigging, and load securement devices. “AWRF has an […]
February 24, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) FiberTech™ Outrigger Pads are an ideal solution when extra rigidity is needed and weight is a concern. FiberTech Pads effectively spread outrigger loads and create stability for equipment such as mobile cranes, concrete pump trucks, high reach aerial devices, rock crushers, mobile substations, and more. With crush ratings of up […]
While synthetic slings have many benefits, including high strength to low weight ratios, by their nature, both web slings and round slings need more frequent inspection and planning considerations. Columbus McKinnon, a global manufacturer of hoisting and lifting equipment has produced a Guide to Rigging with Synthetic Slings. A recent blog post by Rob Bruno, […]
Engineers are critical to the planning process and are the coordinator of all lift specific information. Ultimately, they are responsible for the safe planning of a lift including getting the equipment to the job site, set-up location, clearance issues, rigging designs, ground analysis and crane outrigger and mat selection and design. “What Engineers Do” written […]
BigRentz recently shared an excellent list of 11 Crane Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 297 deaths involving cranes from 2011 to 2017. Among the Safety Tips for safe crane operations noted is the need to stabilize the crane. Many accidents and tip overs are due to improper outrigger set […]
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