Crane Service Lifts Cones for Stacking in Portland, OR
Many of our customers do not realize that in addition to towing services, Baker & Baker is also a trusted Portland crane company. This allows us the opportunity to assist on some unique jobs. This was the case recently when we took on a crane services project in Portland, Oregon.
This particular job was for one of our loyal customers, Wright Manufacturing, a machinist shop that creates specialized equipment for water treatment and sewage plants. In fact, this call involved lifting several cone shaped rings to prepare them for shipping to municipalities across the country. Wright Manufacturing is the only company in America that makes such equipment.
To fully prepare for the task at hand, proper crane practices needed to be followed. This involved an initial investigation of the area. The Portland crane company first assessed the area on Google satellite view to account for any trees, power lines, or other obstructions. This is an important step as our crane setup cannot come within 10 feet of power lines.
With this information in hand, the crane company felt ready to get the job done. We headed over to 747 SE Johnson Creek Boulevard in Portland, Oregon and set up the crane. Our team assessed the items to be lifted. The specialized plastic cones are only a couple of hundred pounds, but the cumbersome shape, metal rings, and brackets could make the job tricky.
First, the crane company increased the width capacity of the crane by 20 feet through the use of outriggers. These come out of the sides of the truck and plant on the ground to spread the load on the crane out to the widest points.
Next the Portland crane company raised the boom of the crane and put it in position. Each of the plastic cones was rigged with chains on the top rings. Then, the crane service team used the hook at the end of the lock and tackle to attach to the chains and lift straight up into the air. The process was repeated and each of the pieces was stacked on top of each other.
Thanks to the expert Portland crane company, this job went off without a hitch. Great work, team!
Details of Crane Service Lifting Cones for Stacking in Portland, OR
Baker & Baker is more than just a towing company. In fact, we are an expert Portland crane company. We recently provided Portland crane services for a repeat client, Wright Manufacturing. This customer makes specialized water treatment and sewage plant equipment for municipalities across America. The job in question would involve lifting and stacking several of these pieces for shipping.
First, the crane company scouted the area on Google satellite view to ensure that no trees, power lines, or other overhanging obstructions would hinder our crane services.
Then, the crane company headed over to 747 SE Johnson Creek Boulevard in Portland, Oregon to complete the job. Upon arrival, we found the plastic cones that needed to be lifted. Due to the cumbersome shape, metal rings, and brackets attached to them, the cones would need to be properly rigged for stacking.
Next, the Portland crane company expanded the width capacity of the crane by 20 feet with outriggers. This allowed the Portland crane company to spread the load on the crane out to the widest points. The boom of the crane was raised into position and each plastic cone rigged with chains on the top rings.
Finally, the Portland crane services team hooked up to the chains on the cone with the hook at the end of the lock and tackle. Each cone was lifted straight up into the air and stacked one on top of the other.
The job was complete in no time. Great job to our Portland crane services crew!
