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,…
DICA Outrigger Pads & Cribbing Blocks Include Positive Ergonomic Features
December 15, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) In crane operations, we usually assume the crane is doing all the heavy lifting. However, one of the leading causes of workman’s comp claims each year are caused by lifting heavy and awkward items such as outrigger pads and cribbing.
Manual lifting tasks…
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…
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…
Careful Rigging in Cold Weather
Selecting appropriate rigging hardware and inspecting it before use are two critical steps every time a load is lifted. As severe winter weather ripped through much of the country in mid-February 2021, this article from The Crosby Group serves as a great reminder for using rigging hardware in cold temperatures.…
All Slings Need Protection from Damage
Whether riggers are using synthetic, wire rope, or chain slings, it’s important to protect the sling itself from damage by using the correct equipment and safe rigging practices. An article from the July issue of Crane Hot Line, “Knowledge and Vigilance Required,” provides real world examples of…
Rigging Expert Mike Parnell Receives Dedicated Service Award from ASME
DICA would like to congratulate Mike Parnell, co-founder of Industrial Training International (ITI), on receiving the 2021 Dedicated Service Award from the American Society for Mechanical Engineering (ASME). The award is reserved for individuals who have served the Society for at least ten years.
“Mike…