Thursday, January 8, 2015

Here's How Boom Crane Accidents And Injuries Can Be Successfully Avoided

The boom crane is versatile machine that is of indispensable importance for wide range of lifting operations in a variety of job sites. This kind of heavy-duty machinery is of great importance for operations where large items or loads need to be lifted to high points and moved to distant places around the job site. The main components that comprise the boom cranes are: boom, jib, rotex gear and counterweight. The boom crane provides high level of efficiency and productivity on the job site as long as the operator is properly trained and qualified to work with it. Since the nature of the lifting operations bear certain level of safety risk for worker's health, there are several considerations that you need to take into account. The best option is to follow the recommendations listed in the manufacturer's manual.


Friday, January 2, 2015

Cat Sets New Industry Trend With Its New Hydraulic Mining Shovel

As you probably know, Caterpillar is one of top manufacturers of mining equipment. The company has never stopped providing reliable and efficient mining solutions. The latest prove of its excellence is the industry trend Cat 6020B hydraulic mining shovel. This mining shovel is setting a new industry trend, simply because it offers a lot more than all other mining shovels. The industry-setting shovel is equipped with a state-of-the-art cab, which is also a class-leading. The cab is the first cab on mining shovel that has three seats and is very spacious, with all the controls ergonomically positioned.