2019

2 Possible Reasons Why The Boom On Your Hydraulic Crane Is Moving Slowly

If you use a hydraulic crane on your construction site, you may have noticed lately that the boom is moving very slowly, especially when it is attempting to lift a heavy load. If so, there are a couple of possible reasons why this is happening, and they both have to do with the hydraulic cylinder responsible for moving the boom. 1.  Hydraulic Fluid Is Leaking out of the Cylinder One possible issue that is making your crane's boom move slower than normal is that the hydraulic cylinder is leaking fluid.

3 Different Types Of Heavy Equipment Failures You Can Avoid

When it comes to taking care of heavy construction equipment, you need to be aware of the three most common types of machinery failures that can happen when you rent and own heavy construction equipment. The three major types of failure that impact heavy equipment are thermally induced failure, mechanically induced failure, and erratic failure.   Type #1: Thermally Induced Failure One of the first types of failure that you can encounter is thermally induced failure.