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LUFFING TOWER CRANES
It’s incredible to see all the various types of heavy equipment and tools being used on a construction site. A crane with its boom or mast up in the air bearing or raising a load is frequently the first thing you encounter. If you are new to the market or a seasoned pro, there’s a fair chance you had come across crane equipment you had never seen before or used a crane word you have never heard before.
Different types of cranes are used in construction, depending on the form of operation. When considering crane installation, it is necessary to understand the different types of cranes, one of which is a level luffing crane.
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HAMMERHEAD TOWER CRANES
A hammerhead tower crane is one of the most common types of cranes used around the world. They are especially reliable for precise, accurate handling of a wide variety of heavy materials. The way they can be adapted to work well for any job site and any type or volume of material being transported is what makes a hammerhead tower crane such a versatile workhorse.
A hammerhead crane also allows you to “rack” the crane. This is moving the trolley in and out along the job with its load suspended but not altering the level of the load. Precise horizontal movement of the load is a significant benefit of using a hammerhead tower crane.
Contact us today and we’ll work with you to find the hammerhead tower crane that best suits your needs.
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FLAT TOP TOWER CRANES
A flat top tower crane has a compact head and moveable cab. This makes it a better choice for sites where height restrictions mean you must use a crane that does not exceed a certain height. Flat top cranes don’t have the apex on the crane that the hammerhead does, eliminating the need for a certain clearance between cranes in order to allow them to slew safely. Flat top cranes are ideal for congested work sites or sites where cranes need to overlap. They are also a great option for working near airports or power plants.
Another appealing feature of a flat top crane is that it allows the jib to be pre-assembled and installed directly. With many other types of cranes, the jib has to be assembled separately on site. Another benefit of flat top cranes is the way they work well for job sites where there is more than one crane working at a time. The lack of an apex on the crane means others in the area can slew over the jib with no chance of making contact with the frame.
Contact us today and one of our crane experts will be happy to discuss which flat top crane will best suit your needs.
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DERIC CRANES
Much like a crane, a derrick is used for moving materials vertically and horizontally, comprised of a hoisting mechanism and pulleys or sheaves to create a mechanical advantage to lift large loads. Unlike a crane, a derrick usually has a vertical stationary mast extending from a base and a moveable boom. The boom is equipped with cables and pulleys/sheaves connected to the base of the mast, which can be self-supporting or stabilized with guyed wires.
