This article is by Tim Hillegonds, a former insurance expert at NBIS After spending a decade in the insurance industry listening to policyholders share their opinions regarding everything from coverage to deductibles to claims adjusters, I’ve come to one very important conclusion: Most people don’t like insurance. I know it’s hard to believe, but I … Read more
Because economic uncertainty continues to exist in the crane market, crane manufactures have been cautious about ramping up production and building up inventories. One result has been that crane availability or lack of it, helps the manufacturers to maintain prices. The other is that it serves to buoy the used crane markets.
WHECO performed boom, outrigger, and other mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on this accident-damaged Link-Belt RTC 8050. The crane had tipped over on its right side, resulting in significant structural damage to the boom and rear outriggers. Structural repairs were performed on multiple sections of the diamond-embossed boom, returning them to pre-accident condition. The rear … Read more
Some of the most common hidden issues are past repairs that were not properly performed. These types of issues can range from shafts being welded to improper welding of cracks due to damage or accidents. It can also involve the use of wrong or “will fit” parts.
This Terex T775 hydraulic truck crane experienced extensive fire damage including the electronic system……
Removing camber and sweep from a damaged hydraulic boom is a lot less expensive than buying a new one. And when repairs can be done more cost effectively, the insurance company pays out less money, there’s a smaller figure on the crane owner’s loss run, and crane insurance rates don’t climb as high.
This Soilmec R-312 was damaged in a highway-related accident where it fell off a truck while in route to the job site. Significant damage occurred to the mast, kelly bar, engine, and upper mast assembly. There was also damage to other internal structural components, as well as extensive cosmetic sheet-metal damage. See below for pictures … Read more
There are a number of reasons that would require you to take a lattice or hydraulic crane boom or jib section out of service. You may have discovered the defect/deficiency yourself or it may have been brought to your attention through an inspection. At that point you are required to remedy the problem by either repairing the defect or replacing the component. In a previous post we discussed the top 5 reasons for exploring a repair option.
The crane was heavily damaged on set of Terminator 3 before filming was complete. According to International Cranes and Transport Magazine, the crane sustained damage during a practice run. While the driver was not injured the crane required major repairs after being flipped and rolled.
As a customer, you need to know all of your options when making an informed decision about repairing or replacing your damaged structural crane components. When making this decision, it is important to get a second opinion from a professional structural repair services vendor. Benchmarking a repair can often save you time, effort and money.
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