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…

Crane Pads for Hard Ground or Soft Soil

There is no one size fits all when it comes to choosing the right outrigger pad or cribbing block for the job. Selecting pads specific to your equipment and ground bearing pressure plan is essential to helping prevent crane accidents related to ground condition issues. A recent article in Cranes…

SafetyTech Outrigger Pads Case Study

In a previous issue of American Cranes & Transport, DICA and Crane Service Inc. were featured in the rigging review section. The continued relevance of this case study details how Crane Service Inc., replaced wood spool ends, and wood outrigger pads with DICA SafetyTech Outrigger Pads. The article…

Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Crane Setup Starts with Solid Ground Conditions

In October 2014, crane industry veteran Tracy Bennett authored an excellent ground conditions article entitled, “Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Crane Setup Starts with Solid Ground Conditions”  in Crane & Rigging Hot Line. Our team was asked to contribute to the article and assisted by defining…
Utility Products_Cribbing

Taking the Guesswork out of Cribbing

In a feature article published in the February issue of Utility Products, DICA CEO, Kris Koberg, talks about how engineered plastic cribbing blocks provide height for operators in environments where there are significant changes in grade. U.S. regulatory bodies and site owners continue to place…

Protecting Workers from Injury During Crane Setup

In this article published in the October 2018 edition of The Utility Source, DICA CEO, Kris Koberg, talks about construction safety guidelines to protect workers from injury during equipment setup, with an emphasis on the use and selection of outrigger pads and crane pads.   In crane operations,…

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…

AC&T Features ProStack Cribbing

ProStack Cribbing Blocks were recently featured in the Industry Focus section of the June 2017 issue of American Cranes & Transport. The article details how ProStack Cribbing solves the challenges of setting up on uneven or sloped ground. The article can be downloaded from the AC&T website, read…

Foundational Support for Heavy Equipment

An article from DICA CEO Kris Koberg, was recently published on the Safety + Health website for workplace solutions and construction safety.  The article provides an overview of how to provide foundational support for heavy equipment, with a focus on how regulatory bodies in the U.S. and site…

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…

Sign Up for DICA Updates

ABOUT US

DICA is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in building high performance engineered outrigger pads, crane pads, cribbing blocks and magnetic sling protectors that are lightweight, easy to use, and long-lasting.

DICA products are proudly Made in the USA, ASME B30.5 compliant and used by operators on all seven continents and 50+ countries around the world.

CONTACT US

Email
Contact Us
sales@dicausa.com

Call
Toll Free: 800-610-3422
Direct: 712-794-3103

Company Headquarters
104 Industrial Road
Guthrie Center, IA 50115

OTHER LINKS

Privacy Policy
Payment Policy
Shipping Policy
Return & Refund Policy
Disclaimer
Warranties & Warnings
Credit Application

CONNECT WITH US

 

© 1988-2022 DICA Outrigger Pads. All Rights Reserved.