Crane owners who are considering repair and refurbishment options for their machines can save time and money by choosing the right type of company to perform the work. International Cranes Magazine recently featured an article on their website that discusses what to do when deciding to extend the life of a crane. Dedicated Specialist or […]
TAMPA, Fla. (April 8, 2019) – Sims Crane, Florida’s premier crane rental and rigging service company, has launched Sims U, a paid, hands-on crane operator training school based in Tampa. The inaugural group of eight students started classes April 1; the semester will end July 19. By the end of the course, students will be […]
Check out the latest project video from our Sims HD Heavy Haul crew on site in Mulberry, FL moving this massive 58,000 lb. vapor body unit for Central Maintenance and Welding. The short trip included some sharp corners and obstacles and a great effort by everyone involved!
An article at EHS Today’s website reminds readers that safety in the workplace is of utmost importance, especially when it comes to falling objects, large and small. Wherever a job is being conducted, whether just a few feet or dozens of stories above our heads, the potential for harm is always present. The terrible crane […]
Put Your Junk In The Trunk – Emotional Distractions Distractions are known as the leading causes to accidents on job sites. For example, someone may be reading a text, tweeting about last night’s party or talking on the phone with a loved one. Any of these examples are quite common causes for accidents. Although, there […]
Operators and riggers from Sims Crane joined the stage crew of WrestleMania 33 for their biggest stage build ever! Two 160 ton Tadano cranes and one 70 ton Tadano assisted with the hoisting which included an 80' tall canopy over the main stage, a custom roller coaster and massive entryway decorations and signage. The total […]
With lightning season approaching, it is best to learn and understand the safety regulations in regards to lightning. Lightning is a dangerous, spontaneous, and wild thing. Understanding what the proper procedures are and how to apply them is very important. Here are a couple things we should be most concerned about. When to suspend operations, […]
With mobile cranes, there are three basic components that have individual center of gravity points. These are the superstructure, carrier and boom. Each of these components has its own center of gravity. Depending on how each piece is positioned, it can affect the other's center of gravity. Let’s break down each component and see what […]
Recently spotted at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida, Sims Crane took part in the ever-important waterway oil-spill drill hosted by the Coast Guard. As part of the annual corporate OSR Equipment Deployment Exercise, the industry-led PREP process featured Sims Crane for the deployment of CRT equipment. Our crane was a vital part of the procedure, […]
Manitex’s new Badger CD90i carry deck industrial crane is suited for loads not easily reached with a traditional crane or forklift. The 9-ton, cab-down crane can lift a full load and move 360 degrees at a 5-ft. radius. It has a specially designed out-and-down outrigger system that can be extended for stability and safely positioned […]
