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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Determining the right sized crane pad is not always an easy task. There are many factors that come into play, which is why the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) released crane outrigger pad size calculator advice for the right size pads. Cranes and Lifting magazine recently reported on this…
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December 15, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) Many concrete contractors report that pump truck rollover is one of the more common accidents in the industry. SafetyTech Recessed Radius Outrigger Pads from DICA are designed for out-and-down outriggers with round floats, which are common in the concrete pumping…
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…
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Q&A with Mike Gelskey, Jr. President & General Manager Lift-It Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Behind the Scenes Look at FiberMax Crane Mats
Don’t Forget Loads Imposed by Tire & Crawlers, and What Happens Beneath the Surface of the Ground
Outrigger Pad Setup as Part of Your Lift Plan
Tips for Line Worker Setup of Knuckleboom Cranes
Smaller Outrigger Floats Can Lead to Higher Ground Bearing Pressures
Best Practices for Crane Safety and Proper Set Up
Tips for Calculating Crane Pad Size
DICA Outrigger Pads For Concrete Pump Trucks
DICA Outrigger Pads & Cribbing Blocks Include Positive Ergonomic Features