American Cranes & Transport – November 2018

SC&RA CRANE & 17
RIGGING WORKSHOP REVIEW
Take-aways from the 2018 SC&RA Crane
& Rigging Workshop.
SITE VISIT LINK-BELT 23
Hannah Sundermeyer reports from the 2018
Link-Belt CraneFest.
RIGGING REVIEW 27
Axion Structural Innovations brings its ground
stabilization expertise to the crane and rigging
industry. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
INTERVIEW 30
PATRICK CLARK
Hannah Sundermeyer sat down
with Patrick Clark to talk about
his role at Lifting Gear Hire
and all things rigging gear.
INDUSTRY FOCUS 34
WIRE ROPE
Understanding the specifications and
construction of wire rope. Mike Close reports.
PRODUCT FOCUS 39
MINI CRANES
Diverse designs and easy maneuverability
have led to a surge in the market for powered
mini cranes. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
INDUSTRY FOCUS 34
WIRE ROPE
Understanding the specifications and
construction of wire rope. Mike Close reports.
PRODUCT FOCUS 39
MINI CRANES
Diverse designs and easy maneuverability
have led to a surge in the market for powered
mini cranes. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
SITE REPORT 54
TRANSPORT
Shelley Latham reports on a 105-mile night-time
move in Minnesota made by Perkins STC.
SYNOPSIS 90
With winter setting in, it’s time to talk about
cold stress. Bill Smith discusses.