Mike Bode

Cable Reels – Things to know The crane industry is one that forms the base of all other industries. Whether it be construction, towing or building business, none of them can do their work without...

Crane Cable Reel – Things to KnowCables snapping are one of the greatest dangers in and around the construction site and or the worksite. Usually as a result of the load being too heavy, and without...

Crane Warning System – Avoid Overload!There’s really no dictionary meaning out there and a "Crane Warning System" is what you interpret it to be. According to us, it is a combination of several...

Crane Warning System – Things You Should KnowCranes being the inherently dangerous machines that they are absolutely must have a proper and functioning warning system in place in order to help make...

Load Moment Indicator- How Much Is Too Much?A Load Moment Indicator (LMI) is a device which senses the load capacity of heavy lifting equipment. In the construction industry, LMI’s are generally used...

Load Moment Indicators – The Crane Operator’s AssistantIn early January, 2014, a crane overturned in Phuket City, Thailand, cutting off a high voltage power line. The crane, a 25 tonne Tadano Rough...

Wind Speed - Understanding when Conditions become too hostileIn Manhaggen, Germany, back in 2012, due to extremely strong winds, a fatal accident took place leading to the death of the crane operator...

Windspeed – Taking care of the loadUsing a crane in itself is a complicated job. However, when environmental factors decide to play a factor, the job becomes even more complicated and requires you to...

Anti Two Blocking - A Life Saving FeatureIn 2012 a worker was injured when the load line on an articulating boom crane broke and the crane’s load fell about 20 feet to the ground. The load line broke...

Anti-Two Block System – Safety Always Comes First!At some point of time, all of us involved in the heavy construction activities have seen workers being carried in their man-baskets using the hook of...

What is a "Crane Cable Reel"?Although Cable Reels are devices around which cables are rolled, to be specific, it is, also referred to as electrical cord or power reels, are used to provide power to...

Crane Load Cell – Helping you Measure the WeightWhat is it?Forming an integral part of a Load Moment Indicator (LMI), These are transducers which measure the load on lines in the cane and heavy...

Crane Load Cells – The Crane’s Back BoneCrane Load Cells are, in effect, the spine of crane operation. A bad load cell can easily result in fatal or costly accidents occurring if one doesn’t correctly...

Crane Wind Speed – Knowing When It Is Too MuchAlthough it’s easy to forget at times, the weather does have an influence on heavy machines like cranes. Many crane operators will make sure that Anti Two...

Load Moment Indicator – Knowing How Much is Too MuchLast month, 2 individuals at the Itaquero Stadium in Sao Paulo because of alleged overloading of the crane. In another case that occurred recently...