When you think about a knuckle boom or a crane you may ask yourself "What if it blows a hydraulic...
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Knuckle booms require an important hydraulic circuit to function properly. This hydraulic component is used at the extension function. The...
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Knuckle boom cranes typically operate with a steady flow rate of about 10 gallons per minute. This rate is chosen...
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When you have been repairing cranes for as long as we have, you start to see trends in the types...
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Workstation cranes are designed for operations where only the lifting motion is electrified, keeping them lightweight, efficient, and typically within...
Continue ReadingWhen you think about a knuckle boom or a crane you may ask yourself “What if it blows a hydraulic line? Will the crane come crashing down?” A hydraulic holding valve equips the hydraulic cylinders in a crane. A holding valve locks the cylinder in place. Fluid flows freely in one direction to lift a load, but blocks […]
Knuckle booms require an important hydraulic circuit to function properly. This hydraulic component is used at the extension function. The hydraulic component is called the sequencing valve. Predictable motion is important to operators in order to place materials exactly where they are needed. The sequencing valve provides this predictable motion. We will use a three […]
Knuckle boom cranes typically operate with a steady flow rate of about 10 gallons per minute. This rate is chosen for several reasons, with safe operation being the priority. It’s also important to remember that holding valves require roughly 300 psi to release. Operating pressures generally look like this: • Rotate circuit – 2,500 psi […]
When you have been repairing cranes for as long as we have, you start to see trends in the types of parts that wear out or are common to replace. I will relate this to Knuckle Booms and Drywall Booms. A Knuckle Boom is defined as a crane that is truck mounted and can fold […]
Workstation cranes are designed for operations where only the lifting motion is electrified, keeping them lightweight, efficient, and typically within the one‑ton range. They’re ideal for manufacturing and material‑handling environments that need smooth, ergonomic movement. Crane Tech has seen strong success with workstation cranes, and our customers benefit from it too. Years ago, finding high‑value […]
This blog is initiated by damage to a 3 extension crane. Crushing of the control valves and receiver because of a blown stick cylinder holding valve. A costly issue – could this have been avoided with more care? The most time consuming and difficult part of knuckle boom crane operation is undocking the crane. I […]
When you’re in the propane and home‑heating business, getting to the customer fast matters. Frozen propane lines and equipment failures are serious problems for the many rural Ontarians who rely on propane. Over the years, we’ve become the go‑to inspection and service provider for crane equipped service trucks throughout the region. We support major propane […]
0-8 Ton Safety Training For Propane Companies Locally we have trained hundreds of workers who use cranes, among them are those hard working propane installation technicians. These workers typically use service body style vehicles with a crane mounted to the back. Operators use this crane to safely lift and position propane storage tanks of all […]
Ontario is a province that never really slows down. Our weather moves from hot summers to deep‑freeze winters and always find ways to enjoy the outdoors After the winters we’ve been having, skiing is one of the few winter activities we can fully embrace. Once the snow settles on our ski hills, we gear up, […]
Municipal crews handle a wide range of lifting, towing, and maintenance tasks. Having the right rigging gear on hand improves safety and efficiency. Chains, slings, hardware, and hoisting tools all fall under rigging, so it’s important to equip both service trucks and shops properly. To start, service trucks need a dependable mix of lifting Equipment. […]
