Different Types of Cranes Used in Construction Industry

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Different Types of Cranes Used in Construction
Industry
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• INTERESTING FACT ON CRANES
• Cranes date back 2,000 years and were used to
  build huge monuments, Egyptian pyramids and even
  medieval churches.

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• THE IMPORTANCE OF CRANES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
  
• Cranes can be found at almost every construction
  site. They are used to lift/lower materials and
  to move them horizontally and transport these
  items to other places.
• Nowadays, there are different kinds of cranes
  based on their functions and operations.

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• MOBILE CRANES
• Mobiles cranes are mounted on a mobile platform
  and are the most commonly used type of crane. The
  functions of these cranes are to lift heavy
  objects with the flexibility to access sites that
  may be difficult for other types of cranes to
  access. They are equipped with a wire rope drum,
  chains and a control panel.

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• LOADER CRANES
• The main function is to load and unload trucks
  and other vehicles. These cranes are
  operator-friendly and offer a high level of cost
  efficiency. A loader crane with hydraulically
  powered articulated arm is used to lift heavy
  items onto a truck and also for loading/unloading
  of heavy cargo and other machineries.

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• TOWER CRANES
• Tower Cranes are used during the construction of
  tall buildings/skyscrapers. It can reach up to
  256 feet and outwards of 230 feet. The cranes are
  fixed to the ground by mounting a strong concrete
  pad. This allows the crane to balance and
  maintain safety secure when lifting heavy loads.

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• OVERHEAD CRANES
• These cranes are also known as suspended cranes
  and can be used in factories to lift very heavy
  loads. Overhead cranes can only move in one
  direction intended for lifting specific objects.

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