HOME SERVICES SAFETY CAREERS NEWS ABOUT EMPLOYEES CONTACT 254 582 0205 FOLLOW US FOUR IMPORTANT TIPS FOR HANDLING CRANES IN THE SUMMER HEAT August 11, 2021 Crane Hire, Crane Rental, Crane Services Protect Your Cranes from The Texas Heat for A Safe, Successful Job Summer is here in Texas, and the temperatures are only rising higher and higher. If you’re thinking of hiring a Texas crane service to rent one or more cranes, you should already be thinking about how to protect them from the heat. Cranes are easily affected by weather, and when the temperatures rise above 100, that can start causing serious problems. Here are a few tips, based on our years providing cranes and crane services to companies across Texas and Oklahoma. Four Important Tips for Handling Cranes in The Summer Heat INSPECT THE CRANE DAILY You should be inspecting your cranes daily in any case, but it’s particularly important during the summer. Particularly hot days could potentially melt key components, especially those made of rubber such as fluid hoses. Speaking of fluids, make sure to constantly check them – your crane will go through a lot of lubricant and coolant when it’s hot. KEEP THE CRANE SHELTERED AWAY FROM THE SUN Never leave a crane unattended to bake in the sun all day. At a minimum, it will make the crane nearly impossible to operate if you need to power it up since the operator’s seat/cabin will be an oven. The heat can also do ongoing damage to parts of the crane, such as potentially cracking the seat and other non-metal parts. BE AWARE OF YOUR CRANE’S TEMPERATURE RATINGS Some cranes are simply not meant to work in extreme temperatures and could have breakdowns if pushed past their limit. A good Texas crane service will keep track of their cranes’ ratings and recommend one appropriate for the weather, but it’s always a good idea to double-check such things for yourself. WATCH OUT FOR STORMS Texas is notorious for having flash thunderstorms during heat waves – and that can be extremely dangerous for cranes and everyone in their vicinity. There is no safe way to operate a crane when there’s lightning in the air. Sudden gusting winds can also do substantial damage as well. Be ready and willing to shut down operations quickly if the weather turns bad. For Qualified Texas Crane Services, Trust Bobcat Contacting Bobcat Contracting has over 25 years’ experience providing construction contracting services to companies in Texas, as well as other heavy machinery work. Our safety record is truly exemplary as well. When you’ve got a tough construction or lifting job to do, contact Bobcat to see it done right! RECENT POSTS What Are the Most Common Parts of a Crane? | Crane Company November 23, 2021 Expert Tips for Heavy Haul Trucking Projects October 25, 2021 Preparing Your Company Job Site for Crane Arrival August 26, 2021 What You Want in A Heavy Equipment Service August 11, 2021 How Often Should Your Crane Rigging Equipment Be Inspected? July 6, 2021 CATEGORIES Blog Crane Hire Crane Rental Crane Rental Companies Crane Rental Services Crane Rigging Crane Services Electrical & Instrumentation Electrical and Instrumentation Companies Events Heavy Hauling Instrumentation Companies News Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction Companies Press Release Rigging Services Trucking Services Uncategorized ARCHIVES November 2021 October 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 January 2021 October 2020 September 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 May 2017 April 2017 August 2016 June 2016 May 2016 January 2016 November 2014 December 2013 January 2013 FOLLOW US © 2021 Bobcat Contracting L.L.C. All Rights Reserved