DICA Expands Ground Protection Mats to Include Access Mats

April 20, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa) Just in time for the busy spring season when contractors are working in challenging weather conditions and on soft ground, DICA announces the expansion of its ground protection products, and the addition of new access mats. Light-duty LibertyMats join the ground protection…

Two Important Reminders About Using Web Slings

A recent video post from Mazzella Companies, Nate Fisher examines different web sling configurations and some of the common nomenclatures used to describe the different slings. Nate reminds users of two essential items when using web slings for lifting. No tag. No use.” According to ASME B30.9,…

LiftGuard Sling Protectors Spotted on Cover of International Cranes

DICA’s LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors were used as part of a lift featured on December’s cover of International Cranes & Specialized Transport.  IC recognized McLaren Engineering Group and Orange County Ironworks for successfully lifting a Liebherr LTM 1130 wheeled mobile crane to the…

Q&A with Mike Gelskey, Jr. President & General Manager Lift-It Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Mike Gelskey, Junior, is President and General Manager of Lift-It Manufacturing Co., Inc., Pomona, Calif., the company founded by his father Michael Gelskey, Sr. Today, Junior leads the day-to-day operations and a team by which every individual has a nickname…Power Point Princess, Big Daddy Wolf,…

Behind the Scenes Look at FiberMax Crane Mats

Crane Hot Line recently interviewed DICA CEO, Kris Koberg. For the first time, DICA gives customers a behind the scenes look into how the FiberMax Crane Pads are manufactured. The article details key features of the innovative crane pad, and how the exclusive design and patented manufactuirng process…

Don’t Forget Loads Imposed by Tire & Crawlers, and What Happens Beneath the Surface of the Ground

At DICA, we often discuss outrigger reaction forces, ground bearing pressure under outriggers and crane pads, crane mats, and ground bearing capacity.  A recent article written by Geoffrey Goldberg, Ground Pressure Considerations and published in American Cranes & Transport, presents insightful…

Outrigger Pad Setup as Part of Your Lift Plan

A1A Software’s 3D Lift Plan allows users to calculate outrigger loads and select outrigger pads or crane pads without creating a full lift plan. In 2017, A1A Software integrated DICA’s SafetyTech Outrigger Pads and FiberTech Crane Pads into 3D Lift Plan, making it easy for users to select and include…

Tips for Line Worker Setup of Knuckleboom Cranes

Knuckleboom cranes have become increasingly popular and can be used in a variety of industries, including construction, tree care, railroads, mining, and maritime. According to Crane Hot Line, knuckleboom cranes can be used in a variety of applications because they are light weight, compact, offer high…

Smaller Outrigger Floats Can Lead to Higher Ground Bearing Pressures

Is your tree care company looking to add a Grapple Crane to its fleet? If so, a recent article from TCI Magazine is a good place to start exploring how to use the equipment. Grapple Cranes typically have small outrigger floats which can lead to higher ground bearing pressures and the need for engineered…

Best Practices for Crane Safety and Proper Set Up

Crane operators have more responsibility on a jobsite than just operating the crane. A recent article by Curtis Moore of Fisher Phillips, published by Construction Executive, addresses six best practices for crane safety. Select the right equipment Know what is overhead Have a proper base…

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