Gantry cranes have undergone significant transformations since their inception in early industrial applications. Originally developed as simple overhead lifting mechanisms, these versatile machines have evolved into sophisticated systems that form the backbone of modern manufacturing operations. The earliest gantry cranes…
Pre-operational inspections are critical to ensure the safe operation of gantry cranes. These inspections help identify potential issues before they become serious problems or cause accidents. As a gantry crane operator, you have a legal responsibility under the Health and…
Gantry cranes enable the lifting and moving of heavy loads across a fixed area. While these machines enhance productivity and efficiency, they also present significant hazards if not operated correctly. Understanding common gantry crane accidents and implementing preventive measures is…
The operation of gantry cranes comes with significant risks if not performed correctly. To ensure workplace safety and compliance with New Zealand regulations, proper training is essential for all gantry crane operators. Regulatory Framework In New Zealand, the operation of…
When you’re operating machinery like excavators, loaders, truck loader cranes and forklifts, the sounds your hydraulic pumps make can tell you a lot about how your machine is running. Just like a doctor listens to your heartbeat, experienced operators listen…
Four different vehicles, but one risk factor that needs to be considered before operating or lifting with them. The bigger the object being carried, the more wind resistance it creates, so the more force will be exerted on the machine.…
When you’re choosing a truck loader crane you have a choice of a telescopic boom crane or a knuckle boom crane. Telescopic boom cranes (also called straight boom cranes) have a cable and hook attached to a winch, while the…
7 questions to ask yourself before hiring a truck loader crane How much lifting capacity do you need? How long does the deck need to be to accommodate your load? Do you need the crane at the rear of the…
Truck loader crane operators are recommended to have unit standards 16617 Use a truck loader crane to lift and place regular goods and 30072 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely, but it’s not a legal requirement to…
There’s no requirement for mobile crane drivers to keep a driver work time logbook, but what about truck loader crane drivers? Most truck loader crane drivers should be filling out a work time logbook and, if not, at least recording…
A mobile crane is a wheeled, self-propelled vehicle with either a cable-controlled or hydraulic-powered telescoping boom crane. A mobile crane has three key benefits: Flexibility to drive on-road to the lift location High capacity Fast setup The largest mobile cranes…
A truck loader crane, truck-mounted crane, HIAB or ‘crane truck’ is a crane that is mounted to a truck, either just behind the cab or just behind the deck. It’s designed to lift goods on and off the truck and…
