Tower Crane Safety: Operating In High Winds

Tower Crane Safety: Operating In High Winds

Strong winds will impose additional loads on a crane and may affect the crane’s stability. According to the Tower Crane Code of Practice 2017, a maximum permissible operational wind speed of 54km/hour (15 metres/second) has been traditionally specified for tower crane...
Are Tower Cranes Supposed To Spin Freely In The Wind?

Are Tower Cranes Supposed To Spin Freely In The Wind?

High winds pose a risk to tower cranes when they are not in operation. If a tower crane is left with its slew brake engaged or with the jib parked at too small a radius, it could potentially result in very high loadings being placed on the crane causing a collapse of...
New Fleet Addition: BQ Electric Luffing Crane

New Fleet Addition: BQ Electric Luffing Crane

Falcon Cranes will soon add to its ever-growing fleet with the first BQ GHD4510-6 electric luffing crane being delivered this month. With neighboring property oversail a prominent issue now for construction in built up areas, this crane aims to deliver a...