It’s not uncommon for earthmovers to occasionally be tasked with lifting and placing heavy loads, such as pipe or trench boxes, on a project. Yet, each lift requires careful planning to ensure the ...

OBJECTIVE: Understand the components and ratings of a wood box crib and best practices when constructing a box crib at a vehicle rescue incident. TASK: Given the need to support a lifted or otherwise ...

Editor's note: This article has been updated with the assistance of Sejong Ko, product manager—large excavators, Volvo Construction Equipment. If you would, step into the cab of our imaginary ...

Jungheinrich has launched the EFG 5, a new electric counterbalance forklift aimed at heavy-duty applications. The machine ...

Using backhoes and excavators on sites to lift and place heavy construction materials saves time and money, but doing the job safely demands special care. “A variety of concerns come into play,” says ...

Manually handling pad-mount transformers took its toll on line crews from Canadian utilities Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa Ltd. Each time the equipment had to be installed or removed, line workers had to ...

Universal Robots has expanded its cobot portfolio with a new 30 kg (66.13 lb) payload cobot. The UR30 is constructed on the same architecture of the UR2O and offers impressive lift and motion control ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Proper size and installation extend the life of gas springs and dampers. Gas springs help lift loads or open doors or ...

TASK: Given various scenarios where lifting of a heavy load is required, list and describe the safety considerations to be dealt with before, during and after the lift is accomplished. The "Lifting ...