Types of Cranes used in Construction Industry – Part 2

Continuing from part 1: Types of Cranes used in Construction Industry – Part 1

Jib Cranes

One of the most versatile lifting machines, jib cranes are equipped with horizontal jib, chain hoist, chains or wire ropes and a drum. Ideal for various handling applications, jib cranes are in most cases, fixed to a pillar or a wall. Easy to instal, use and maintain, these cranes are often use to support a more complex crane system, and can be used in individual work stations, warehouses, ports, production lines, etc. the compact size makes them ideal for lifting operations needed in smaller and thigh areas that other larger crane types cannot access. Because of this and the ability to be easily moved from one location to another, jib cranes are synonym for high return on investment and increased payload and productivity.

Knuckle-Boom Cranes

Knuckle boom cranes, as is the case with other crane types, are equipped with either wire ropes or chains, a boom or a jib, sheaves and a hoist. However, unlike other crane types, knuckle boom cranes feature a superior boom which can bend at a knuckle just like a human finger. This feature helps knuckle-boom cranes reach greater distances, making them valuable assets for every construction company. Because of this, a boom can reach longer distances. Moreover, the bending of the boom allows knuckle-boom cranes to easily rotate 360 degrees. This means that knuckle-boom cranes can pretty much load, lower and unload very heavy loads. Precise load control, easy to operate, ability to work in smaller areas, easy to operate, increased payload and productivity are just few of the features of knuckle-boom cranes. Also, just like all terrain cranes, knuckle-boom cranes also do not require additional vehicle to transport them from one location to another.

Floating Cranes

Floating cranes are generally used for lifting tasks on water. Used on rivers, in ports and other water-related operations, floating cranes are cranes mounted on some type of vessel. Mostly used for lifting, loading and unloading in construction of more complex structures, such as tall buildings and bridges, floating cranes are also used on ships and other applications on water. Superior lifting capacity, innovative design and technology and superior power, are just few of the features of floating cranes.

These are just some of the crane types used in construction sector in Australia and around the world. Although with different specifications, applications and designs, all crane types are produced for the same purpose – to lift, load, move and unload heavy materials and objects.