Construction
of huge buildings, highways, roads, bridges and airports, is an
important economic activity. For undertaking these projects heavy
machineries are required and there is no denying the fact that
construction cranes are indispensable machines to meet these purposes.
The important equipments of the cranes are mast, base, jib and motor.
Construction cranes are generally operated either by the cab operator or
through the push button control station situated at the base of the
crane.
Applications
Armed with heavy carriage capacities and powerful engines, the
construction crane finds their applicability in numerous projects like :
- At construction sites, cranes are used to lift steel, concrete
and other materials.
- Construction of bridges.
- Construction of ports.
- Lifting heavy industrial devices.
- Used in lifting of containers on sea ports etc.
