Remember the iconic photo of eleven construction workers with no safety harnesses sitting on a skyscraper girder and eating lunch high above New York City in 1932? The idea of doing something like that today is unthinkable, and fortunately safety standards have improved during the last 90 years. In recent times, work site safety advancements […]
Ease of use and relatively low cost have contributed to an increase of drone technology at construction sites during the last several years. Contractors utilize drones to fly over job sites and collect data in real time, which can be used with specialized software to create high quality 3D models for project collaboration. Drone footage […]
Most people are familiar with the technology of 3D printing. Design a product or object on a computer such as jewelry, toys, musical instruments, boats, guns, and even a heavy-duty crane hook. Once the design is complete it’s sent to a 3D printer, which works a lot like an inkjet printer. The difference is a […]
Sims was proud to sponsor the 10th Annual Tampa Pig Jig last weekend. Pig Jig raises funds for NephCure Kidney International, the only nonprofit organization committed to funding research, improving treatment, and finding a cure for the debilitating kidney disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome. The Tampa Pig Jig is a day-long barbecue […]
No matter what size crane is being used, its stabilization pads are essential for safety because they’re the foundation for a secure lift. Crane pads are attached directly to the ram end of each outrigger and work together to enlarge the overall footprint of the crane. But the point of contact between the crane pad […]
German crane manufacturer Grove has added two new offerings to its all-terrain crane selection. During recent customer events at their Willhelmshaven facility, Grove rolled out two five-axle, long-boomed cranes for display: the 132-ton GMK5120L and 165-ton GMK5150XL. The latter joins two other 165-ton AT cranes already in Grove’s lineup. Not a lot of details are […]
If you employ just one heavy haul trailer or an entire fleet for your business, you probably know that many factors can affect the lifespan of this important equipment. Challenges include rough roads, rocks, bumps, plus general wear and tear. What are some ways to prevent costly damage and keep your trailers in peak working […]
The National Safety Highway Administration recently released a report about a disturbing increase in traffic fatalities across the country. The riskiest behaviors identified for both commercial and passenger vehicle drivers are two simple things… speeding and failure to use seatbelts. In the trucking industry, addressing this problem may be as simple as fleet managers reminding […]
The LTM 1300-6.3 is the latest 330-ton all-terrain crane by German-Swiss manufacturer Liebherr and sets a new record for carrying a 90-meter (275 feet) main boom within a 12 tonne (13.45 US ton) axle load. This model joins the company’s portfolio of 6-axle luffing jib cranes and features enhanced innovations to performance, comfort, and safety. […]
In years past, the use of super heavylift cranes around the world was a rare site. The reason being was jobs requiring lifts above 1,500 tons were few and far between. A story in the February issue of American Cranes & Transport Magazine (ACT) reviews the increased use of these massive machines today, including interviews with […]
