TECHNICAL ARTICLES

The intension of this article is to familiarize the reader with Mobile Cranes and the various type of cranes
available and various terminologies relating to crane components and machine sub-sections (crane
language) used in the industry.

The intension of this article is to familiarize the reader with Mobile Cranes and the various type of cranes
available and various terminologies relating to crane components and machine sub-sections (crane
language) used in the industry.

This article is written to assist readers in understanding the principles of leverage and unbalanced loads
when evaluating items / loads to be lifted. All mobile cranes, regardless of the type of crane, uses the principle of leverage to lift loads. The following
illustrates how this principle works;

This article looks at the impact wind has on a loading being lifted or suspended. Understanding the impact of wind on a lifted structure or load is critical when performing or executing a lift regardless on the size or weight.

This article is written for the reader to understand the procedure of setting up a mobile crane correctly
and ready to execute the lifting operation. Whilst each lift is unique and different, crane set up procedure is generally the same, subject to the type of crane being used and the configuration.

This article is written to high- light certain aspects of Mobile Crane Safe Operations and to assist the reader in identifying various best and safe operational matters. The article does not cover all safe operational procedures but generally takes a snapshot of Mobile Crane Safe operations.

This article will give the reader a better understanding of reading and understanding the load chart of a mobile crane.

This article familiarises the reader with certain points to consider when preparing for a crane lift.
Incorporated in this process is “lift planning”, simply put this process is planning and reviewing the critical points within the lift plan.

An integrated part of mobile crane safety is driving of a mobile crane and the roadworthiness of the machine. This article details attention to Mobile Crane Driving and Mobile Crane Roadworthiness.

This article is written to assist the reader in sizing, selecting and supplying the correct mobile crane. Considering all articles written, this article MB010 is the total process to consider when selecting, sizing and supplying a mobile crane.