Welcome to the Weekly Tagline, Crane Tech's newsletter focuses on interesting stories, training opportunities, safety tips, and other noteworthy information. We hope you find the content helpful as you go about your day-to-day responsibilities and remember Safety through Education is more than our motto, it is our guiding principle.
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How is it Made? 
Before we go any further on mobile crane stability, we need to look at the mobile crane itself. Pulling the crane apart and looking at how it's constructed and each component's center of gravity gives us a different perspective on balance than when looking at the machine as a whole.

This week we delve into the how individual parts impact stability, after all in the words of Aristotle, "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

Happy 20th Anniversary NCCCO!

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators is celebrating their 20th Anniversary. Last week Crane Tech had the opportunity to help sponsor the Exam Management Committee Meetings and Recognition Gala. 

We are so thankful for those who have selflessly contributed their time and expertise over the past two decades to change the world in which we work and live. We look forward to continued progress that positively impacts those who work in and around crane operations.
Featured Training
Crane Tech is headed to Baton Rouge! Schedule training or get your half price re-fresher training in, while we are nearby.
November 2
November 3
November 4 -5 
Overhead Crane Operator
November 9 -10
Training designed for anyone responsible for overhead hoists. Students will learn safe operating procedures, proper load handling, pre-use inspection and accident avoidance. Conducted in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations, ASME and CMAA standards. 
 Overhead Crane Inspector
November 11 - 13
This program provides the knowledge and skill to ensure safety and reliability for all of the overhead cranes at your facility. Learn about subjects such as: inspecting wire rope and chain, mechanical systems, sheaves, safety devices, holding and load control brakes, and more.
Upcoming Scheduled Classes
Tampa....... Dec 14 - 18 
 
Tampa........ Nov 30 - Dec 18
St. Louis........ Nov 9 - 11
*Tampa........ Nov 30 - Dec 3
 
Baton Rouge........ Nov 9 -10
 
Baton Rouge........Nov 2 
St. Louis........ Nov 13

To Inquire or Enroll
800.521.7669
Baton Rouge........ Nov 4 -5
St. Louis........ Nov 16 -17
Baton Rouge........ Nov 3
St. Louis........ Nov 12
 
*Tampa..... Dec 14 - 18
 
Baton Rouge....... Nov 11 - 13
 
*Lafayette........ April 20 - 22
 
Morgan City..... Nov 18 - 20
*Tampa........ Nov 15 - 16
 
Tampa........ Nov 14

* HANDS ON TRAINING
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Additional courses are available through our 
On-Site Programs,
where our instructors
come to your facility.
What Our Students Say...

"This week's training was excellent. I would definitely recommend Crane Tech's courses to anyone wanting to learn more about how to operate." 
Crane Tech Tip of the Week

When using eyebolts keep in mind if loading at any angle other than straight line pull, a shouldered eyebolt is required and the shouldered eyebolt must be oriented correctly to the angle of loading.

Add a shim if necessary to ensure the eyebolt is loaded in the plane of the eye and the eyebolt shoulder is properly seated.
Keeping Up
 The 2016 Schedule Is Here
Let us help you meet your training targets in 2016. Remember 2015 pricing remains for any class that is paid in full prior to 1/1/16.
Select courses are available with the special promotion of Enroll 2 and 3rd is FREE. See the course registration page for details.
Have a Safe Day,  

If you have an idea for a future segment, story 

or tech tip, email [email protected] and we
will see what we can do to shed more light on the
subject. Remember, Safety through Education
is more than our motto, it is our guiding principle.

 

 

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