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As our hypothetical lift demonstrates, the lift capacity of an excavator changes radically as the load position varies. It ...
Self-locking hooks close by themselves as soon as a load is placed in the bowl of the hook and lifting begins. Once it closes, it cannot open again until the load is released from the hook. The ...
Once tension is placed on the lift system by raising the crane hook the pipe hooks will engage with a compressive force on the load.” The pipe hooks can be used on any open-ended load. They are used ...
These may include any from the Henriksen range of off-load lifting hooks, towing hooks and painter hooks. When the inspection check-list has been received and approved by Henriksen the hook will ...
A crane boom is an arm-like structure often used to lift and move large objects and materials. It bears most of the load weight and its length determines a crane’s maximum reach. Crane booms can also ...
Ahead of Global Lifting Awareness Day on 12 June, Mining Technology speaks to Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, about the state of the lifting and mining industries.