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SASKATOON CRANE RENTALS
Welcome to Saskatoon Crane Services. We offer lifting and moving of heavy or awkward objects to Saskatoon and area, and our highly skilled team has been doing it for a long time! We have a wide range of lifting options, and our fleet is very well maintained, ensuring the highest levels of safety in the industry. Give us a call today (306-700-3740) to see how we can help get your materials off the ground, I'm sure you will be amazed at how competitive our pricing is!
With many years of combined experience, our expert operators have tackled the most complex jobs around. You can count on our people to get any job done efficiently, safely, and in a timely manner. But if renting a crane is something you want without one of our operators, you can count on our equipment being highly functional and incredibly well maintained.
Our boom trucks and mobile cranes come in many different sizes, and we have a great selection of those capable of doing 'off road' lifts as well. We have an excellent selection of rigging gear as well, and we can help determine which slings and hooks would work best for your lift too. So don't delay, give Crane Rental and Rigging Saskatoon a call today! |
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HOW MUCH WIND CAN A CRANE WITHSTAND?
When observing the different potentialities of lifting accidents, the power of the wind is often times down played or forgotten about all together. For people, when we think of wind we generally think its a nuisance, blowing debris around or messing up our hair, only causing damage in significant storms. If we were to be blown around on a windy day, we would have a better understanding of what it would be like to be a crane. The term in the industry is referred to as 'wind loads', or, at what point will the wind become too dangerous to operate in. Wind can have a variety of effects on cranes, including causing stability issues, compromising structural integrity, and the operator can lose control of the hook which can result in major injuries on the ground, or damages to materials.
When determining the ratings for wind loads, the international safety standard takes into consideration which shapes and sizes the crane is built with, and computes the wind resistance levels accordingly. The overall height is another major factor in determining the wind rating. As the boom reaches higher in the air, the tipping point of the equipment changes. This is why having proper out-riggers is essential. Another thing to consider with the height of the boom is wind speed, as the velocity of wind increases the higher from ground level you go. The actual calculations for figuring out which crane can withstand how much wind is quite confusing, and is readily available on other sources on the web, so we won't go into depth on the topic here.
As most cranes are designed to national and international standards, it's commonly recognized that for mobile cranes their lay-down wind speed rating is about 50 km/h. But just because the wind is calm enough to operate the crane, it doesn't always mean that it's safe to do the lift. If the job requires something light to be moved, the actual material can end up being the hazard. Also, if the surface area of the load has a large wind area, this can affect the wind load of the crane negatively, potentially offsetting it so much it could cause a tip over. This is why taking the time to do the calculations are critical to a job done safely. In the circumstances where it's unclear, or in times of uncertainty, either don't risk doing the job, or call Crane Rental and Rigging Saskatoon for a consultation.
When determining the ratings for wind loads, the international safety standard takes into consideration which shapes and sizes the crane is built with, and computes the wind resistance levels accordingly. The overall height is another major factor in determining the wind rating. As the boom reaches higher in the air, the tipping point of the equipment changes. This is why having proper out-riggers is essential. Another thing to consider with the height of the boom is wind speed, as the velocity of wind increases the higher from ground level you go. The actual calculations for figuring out which crane can withstand how much wind is quite confusing, and is readily available on other sources on the web, so we won't go into depth on the topic here.
As most cranes are designed to national and international standards, it's commonly recognized that for mobile cranes their lay-down wind speed rating is about 50 km/h. But just because the wind is calm enough to operate the crane, it doesn't always mean that it's safe to do the lift. If the job requires something light to be moved, the actual material can end up being the hazard. Also, if the surface area of the load has a large wind area, this can affect the wind load of the crane negatively, potentially offsetting it so much it could cause a tip over. This is why taking the time to do the calculations are critical to a job done safely. In the circumstances where it's unclear, or in times of uncertainty, either don't risk doing the job, or call Crane Rental and Rigging Saskatoon for a consultation.
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WHEN CAN YOU USE A CRANE AS AN ANCHOR POINT?
A fall arrest system is only as strong as its materials. To select an appropriate anchor point is essential for any workers safety, and should be a high priority for any job site involving working at heights. So how do you know what a suitable anchor point really is? The regulators say that each point should be capable of supporting at least 5000 pounds per person attached, or, if specifically designed by an engineer for the purpose of fall protection, double the impact load of a fall. The point chosen should also be quite rigid, only allowing minimal deflection in the event of a fall.
So what does this mean for tying off to a crane? First it needs to be decided if the purpose is a lift, or an anchor point for fall arrest or fall restraint. In some instances, if the crane is to be used as a person carrier, it will need specific inspections to ensure it passes the needed ratings. If the anchor point is deemed to be used as solely a fall arrest point, and there was an incident where someone fell, a rescue plan would be needed. Impulse would be to use the crane to lower the fallen worker to the ground, but if the crane hasn't passes the required inspections, this could be dipping into a grey area of regulations. To use the hook as an anchor point, make sure it's rated for double the impact of a fall, and everything technically should be fine. As an extra precaution, always check with your harness provider for further clarification on any anchor points, and what is permitted by their safety standards.
So what does this mean for tying off to a crane? First it needs to be decided if the purpose is a lift, or an anchor point for fall arrest or fall restraint. In some instances, if the crane is to be used as a person carrier, it will need specific inspections to ensure it passes the needed ratings. If the anchor point is deemed to be used as solely a fall arrest point, and there was an incident where someone fell, a rescue plan would be needed. Impulse would be to use the crane to lower the fallen worker to the ground, but if the crane hasn't passes the required inspections, this could be dipping into a grey area of regulations. To use the hook as an anchor point, make sure it's rated for double the impact of a fall, and everything technically should be fine. As an extra precaution, always check with your harness provider for further clarification on any anchor points, and what is permitted by their safety standards.
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HOW MUCH CAN A CRANE LIFT?
Crane rental rates vary in proportion to the type of crane or boom truck that you’re interested in. It really all comes down to your needs are because while a typical tower crane can lift up to about 18 metric tons (39,000 pounds), all-terrain mobile cranes can lift up to 160 tons, and heavy duty cranes can lift upwards of 700 tons, city mobile cranes are very popular and can lift up to 70 tons. This all generally varies on how far the crane is extended, but are good general guidelines of the varying capacities and potentials which different cranes hold. If the load is extended to the end of the jib, the load capacity naturally decreases so that the crane doesn’t tip over. The Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1, for example, is the biggest mobile crane with a maximum lift capacity of 1,200 metric tons.
Mobile cranes can lift a variety of equipment in the greater Saskatoon area, but there are a few things to consider when looking for the right crane. The biggest consideration when renting a mobile crane is who the lift director is, what the company is that you’re dealing with. Having a team who knows the Saskatoon area and has been in the industry for many years is an important factor which ensures the safety of your load before you even get started. Because there are stories of operators gone wrong, investing in our years of operational experience compared to newer companies is perhaps the wisest consideration that you can make from the start. As far as capabilities go, the tallest mobile cranes can go upwards of 630 feet (or 50 stories in height) with a lattice jib attached, but our eight-part telescoping booms can typically extend up to about 300 feet. A popular mobile crane model, the Terex RT345, can lift about 45 metric tons.
Construction uses are usually the most commonly lifted items with our mobile cranes, but they are so versatile that they can really be used for a wide array of applications. From lifting houses for foundational repairs over fences which couldn’t normally be reached without tearing down fences, to lifting air conditioning units on top of apartment buildings, to bridge construction, car salvage, wind turbine construction, power and petrochemical plant production, roofing, carpentry, solar installations, tree trimming, mobile cranes can be used for just about anything.
Some of the most popular crane brands are Terex, Liebherr, Grove, and Link-Belt, and they all set up surprisingly quick: around 20 to 30 minutes. We have a wide fleet of mobile cranes ready for all types of Saskatoon lifting requirements: between all of the cranes our fleet we can lift nearly everything!
Mobile cranes can lift a variety of equipment in the greater Saskatoon area, but there are a few things to consider when looking for the right crane. The biggest consideration when renting a mobile crane is who the lift director is, what the company is that you’re dealing with. Having a team who knows the Saskatoon area and has been in the industry for many years is an important factor which ensures the safety of your load before you even get started. Because there are stories of operators gone wrong, investing in our years of operational experience compared to newer companies is perhaps the wisest consideration that you can make from the start. As far as capabilities go, the tallest mobile cranes can go upwards of 630 feet (or 50 stories in height) with a lattice jib attached, but our eight-part telescoping booms can typically extend up to about 300 feet. A popular mobile crane model, the Terex RT345, can lift about 45 metric tons.
Construction uses are usually the most commonly lifted items with our mobile cranes, but they are so versatile that they can really be used for a wide array of applications. From lifting houses for foundational repairs over fences which couldn’t normally be reached without tearing down fences, to lifting air conditioning units on top of apartment buildings, to bridge construction, car salvage, wind turbine construction, power and petrochemical plant production, roofing, carpentry, solar installations, tree trimming, mobile cranes can be used for just about anything.
Some of the most popular crane brands are Terex, Liebherr, Grove, and Link-Belt, and they all set up surprisingly quick: around 20 to 30 minutes. We have a wide fleet of mobile cranes ready for all types of Saskatoon lifting requirements: between all of the cranes our fleet we can lift nearly everything!
Services we offer
Steel Building Construction
Hot Tub and Shed Moves
Roof and Floor Trusses
Jack and Roll Service
Agriculture Bins
Special and Custom Lifts
Mining and Industrial
Rigging and Consultation
Loading and Unloading of Materials
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