It is extremely important that any type of commercial vehicle be used in the most productive yet safe fashion. In order to achieve such a goal, proper training has to have been given to all employees who will work with the truck and usage of such training must be strongly enforced. Learning how all the safety features work when dealing with expensive vehicles with expensive equipment that could be damaged – or worse yet, cause damage if not properly used – is vital.
Consider the crane truck – one of its most important safety features is the outriggers. They are an included accessory that is used to provide stability to the vehicle; if they are used incorrectly – or not used at all – the results could be disastrous or even deadly. Learning and understanding the importance of these safety devices will ensure that the equipment is able to perform as it has been designed and therefore eliminate the risk of property damage and injury to workers or bystanders.
Stabilizing with Outriggers
When working with equipment such as cranes that lift and maneuver heavy loads, there is always a significant risk of the vehicle becoming unbalanced as the load is lifted and moved. Because some cranes are capable of lifting material that actually weighs more than the truck itself, the use of stabilizers is not a luxury but rather a necessity.
Outriggers prevent the weight of the load, or the truck itself, from becoming off balanced to the point of tipping over; they also allow for the crane equipment itself to be used in safety as well as to its fullest capacity. It is for these reasons that outriggers - whether manual or hydraulic - should always be used with trucks that do any type of lifting of material or raising of buckets with workers and material.
Importance of Proper Placement
Besides using the outriggers, it is essential to understand how the placement of these stabilizers affects the balance of different commercial vehicles. It is a general rule that the heavier the load being lifted, or the further the reach of the crane, the longer the outriggers should be to provide the best stability. Where errors are unfortunately made is by making an incorrect estimation of how far these supports should be placed that will enable crane trucks to become unbalanced even with the stabilizer legs extended. If the legs are not extended far enough, the vehicle can become unbalanced and tip over.
Hydraulic Stabilization Systems
Because of the importance of properly and correctly positioning the outriggers, hydraulic systems that can be installed on work trucks are now being built. These unique systems are more easily adjusted; many of the stabilization systems work with sensors that can detect when a vehicle is balanced based on its load and how it is being used. Hydraulic outriggers are also much easier to place and balance on uneven ground as well as in smaller confines that may not allow for lengthy extensions of support legs. Remote controls display calculations such as maximum lift and extension capability based on how the outriggers are positioned to prevent tip overs.
It is understood by most crane truck operators that safety equipment must be used on all work vehicles, especially in regard to the outriggers that are used for stabilization to avoid accidents. Not only must these stabilization units be used; they must be correctly adjusted based on the work that is being done. Hydraulic stabilization provides the necessary protection against tip overs, at least so long as it is completely clear how to control them, how to use them, and how to read the built-in sensors that prevent equipment from being used beyond its capacity at any given moment. Clearly, the value of stabilizer legs on crane trucks cannot be over-emphasized!
About The Author :
Christopher M. Hunter is an expert in commercial specialty trucks. To find out more about National Crane, go to the main website at: http://www.centraltrucksales.net/home.
Consider the crane truck – one of its most important safety features is the outriggers. They are an included accessory that is used to provide stability to the vehicle; if they are used incorrectly – or not used at all – the results could be disastrous or even deadly. Learning and understanding the importance of these safety devices will ensure that the equipment is able to perform as it has been designed and therefore eliminate the risk of property damage and injury to workers or bystanders.
Stabilizing with Outriggers
When working with equipment such as cranes that lift and maneuver heavy loads, there is always a significant risk of the vehicle becoming unbalanced as the load is lifted and moved. Because some cranes are capable of lifting material that actually weighs more than the truck itself, the use of stabilizers is not a luxury but rather a necessity.
Outriggers prevent the weight of the load, or the truck itself, from becoming off balanced to the point of tipping over; they also allow for the crane equipment itself to be used in safety as well as to its fullest capacity. It is for these reasons that outriggers - whether manual or hydraulic - should always be used with trucks that do any type of lifting of material or raising of buckets with workers and material.
Importance of Proper Placement
Besides using the outriggers, it is essential to understand how the placement of these stabilizers affects the balance of different commercial vehicles. It is a general rule that the heavier the load being lifted, or the further the reach of the crane, the longer the outriggers should be to provide the best stability. Where errors are unfortunately made is by making an incorrect estimation of how far these supports should be placed that will enable crane trucks to become unbalanced even with the stabilizer legs extended. If the legs are not extended far enough, the vehicle can become unbalanced and tip over.
Hydraulic Stabilization Systems
Because of the importance of properly and correctly positioning the outriggers, hydraulic systems that can be installed on work trucks are now being built. These unique systems are more easily adjusted; many of the stabilization systems work with sensors that can detect when a vehicle is balanced based on its load and how it is being used. Hydraulic outriggers are also much easier to place and balance on uneven ground as well as in smaller confines that may not allow for lengthy extensions of support legs. Remote controls display calculations such as maximum lift and extension capability based on how the outriggers are positioned to prevent tip overs.
It is understood by most crane truck operators that safety equipment must be used on all work vehicles, especially in regard to the outriggers that are used for stabilization to avoid accidents. Not only must these stabilization units be used; they must be correctly adjusted based on the work that is being done. Hydraulic stabilization provides the necessary protection against tip overs, at least so long as it is completely clear how to control them, how to use them, and how to read the built-in sensors that prevent equipment from being used beyond its capacity at any given moment. Clearly, the value of stabilizer legs on crane trucks cannot be over-emphasized!
About The Author :
Christopher M. Hunter is an expert in commercial specialty trucks. To find out more about National Crane, go to the main website at: http://www.centraltrucksales.net/home.
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