The Terex AC 700 and Demag AC500-8 ATs operated in tandem to move the load to the assembly location. Our reliable equipment can help you with your next critical lift.At a steel yard in Ludwigsburg, Germany, crane rental company Wiesbauer lifted a 58-tonne, 45-meter-long gantry crane using two all-terrain cranes. The results are some of the most amazing human-made structures on earth.įor the best cranes out there, contact us. The key to a successful critical lift is communication, reliable equipment, and knowledgeable supervisors. The supervisor may not operate the powered lifting equipment.
The Feat of Tandem CranesĬranes working in tandem are responsible for the architectural and engineering feats we take for granted every day. Without proper planning, the critical lift can turn deadly.
Because the potential of crane failure or catastrophic loss is much higher with a critical lift, critical lifts require a thorough lift plan.
When a plan goes right, the cranes move smoothly, with operators and supervisors working in a beautiful rhythm.īefore the lift, though, much planning takes place.Īnytime a hoisted load nears a crane’s maximum capacity, the load qualifies as a critical load. Planning a Critical LiftĬranes and hoists working in tandem are like poetry in motion. Keep reading to learn about the engineering specifics involved in a critical lift. Without proper planning and execution, an operation can quickly turn into an OSHA statistic. The critical crane lifts require planning, experienced supervision, and precise execution. A tandem lift is a tricky, dangerous operation.