Simple Ways to Improve Outrigger Pad and Crane Mat Performance on Hard Ground
Operators often think of using outrigger pads when they are setting up cranes or other outrigger-enabled equipment on soft ground. But very hard ground presents its own challenges for sufficiently reducing the ground bearing pressure. Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, recently addressed this issue in a Guest…
Ground Prep Required
The February 2016 issue of American Cranes & Transport magazine featured a Lifting Site Report about Emerson Crane Rental’s new Grove GMK5275 all terrain crane. The article highlights the importance of understanding ground conditions and ground bearing capacity. Emerson regularly uses DICA outrigger…
American Cranes & Transport: Setting up for Success Part II
Part 2 of a two-part series in American Cranes & Transport is excerpted from a presentation made by Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA Outrigger Pads, at the 2015 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop, in Denver, Colo. This segment provides a deeper analysis of outrigger pad sizing rules of thumb and how…
New Safety Alert Addresses Crane Setups
A new Safety Alert was published on WorkCover Queensland (Australia) December 22, 2015, following a fatal accident involving a mobile crane. The safety alert information matches what DICA advocates and advises users of outrigger enabled equipment around the world to be aware of and know. In…
Safety First: 10 Steps to Safer Crane Setups
Safety has always been a top priority at DICA, as it is with all the best utility, construction, crane and rigging, mining and tree care companies. In the past we've discussed the best ways to ensure a successful crane setup, and there's never a bad time to re-up these helpful safety tips.
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