American Cranes & Transport - November 2020

Included in this issue:

• INTERVIEW Graham Brent discusses the vision and mission of the newly active NCCCO Foundation. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
• RIGGING MATTERS 
  Ray Feidt discusses the ASME B30.30 wire rope standard and what classification of wire rope is correct per application.
• TECHNOLOGY REPORT WIRE ROPE 
  Wire and synthetic rope products streamline a crane’s performance.
• INDUSTRY FOCUS FINANCE FORUM Three industry leaders discus how to navigate a volatile market amid a global pandemic.
• PRODUCT FOCUS TOWER CRANES 
  Despite the economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 crisis, tower crane fleet utilization remains solid. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
• SITE REPORT RIGGING 
  The new 3,000-ton capacity VersaCrane TC-36000/S2 made its lifting debut performing a coker changeout. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
• SITE REPORT LIFTING 
  A Potain self-erector saves time and money on two residential projects in Idaho.
• LEGENDARY 
  Riggers Manufacturing, Lift Systems and Rigging Gear Sales are a triumvirate of entities that have greatly impacted the rigging sector with their products, services and people. D.Ann Shiffler reports.