Astro Crane serves New England, and Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the major cities in the region. Did you know the temperature in Boston on most January days is between 23 and 36 degrees? And that the city and region experiences essentially constant cloud cover? The average hourly wind speed in Boston in January is… Read more »
Fun Facts About Crane Rigging
Rigging involves lifting and moving heavy objects. Rigging is a job done by riggers. They typically use cranes as their needed equipment to get the job done. Obviously, when lifting and moving heavy objects, safety matters. Therefore, it makes sense that riggers are trained and certified– it’s not a job just anyone, with no experience,… Read more »
Here Are The Benefits of Partnering With a Crane Rental Company
Why work with a crane rental company? When you rent a crane you don’t have to buy it. Obviously, this saves you a lot of money. Why buy an expensive crane that could cost up to $3 million that you only need for a few days out of the year when you can rent it… Read more »
Why Cranes Are Among the Most Important Industrial Tools
If you were to visit Riverworks, you’d see a lot of old, tall grain elevators from a bygone era. The owners of this industrial wasteland, however, have decided to turn the property into a post-industrial tourist destination where folks can eat at the big indoor/outdoor restaurant or play sports like hockey and roller derby… and… Read more »
Things to Know About Boom Trucks
Have you ever heard of the term “boom truck?” If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it may be difficult to imagine what a boom truck looks like and what it is used for. What is a Boom Truck? Put simply, a boom truck was designed to move and transport heavy equipment. The boom refers to… Read more »
Top Reasons to Rent a Construction Crane
If it seems like you’re always using a crane on your construction projects, it may be tempting to consider purchasing or leasing one rather than renting them all the time. However, more often than not, that turns out to not be the best of course of action for construction companies. Here’s why. Renting Cranes Saves… Read more »
What Does a Crane Operator Do for a Jobsite?
Few people are more important to a construction jobsite than a crane operator. With their knowledge and skill base, crane operators possess the abilities to handle some of the the most complex machines onsite. Here’s why they’re so important to any jobsite using cranes. Construction Crane Operators Keep Everyone Safe Crane operators undergo thorough training… Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Astro Crane For Your Crane Rental Needs
Are you embarking on a new construction project in the New England area and need the assistance of a professional crane service? If yes, the experts at Astro Crane can help you throughout the duration of your project. So why should you choose Astro Crane? Here are fivereasons why we are the best option for… Read more »
Crane Rigging Basics
For many years, Astro Crane has helped construction sites by providing crane rigging services in the New England area. Undoubtedly, if your construction site needs crane rigging performed, it’s essential you know the basics and select the right help to help you with the job. Here’s what you should know. Knowledge Is Key When managing… Read more »
How Crane Overloading Happens
Few things are scarier and more demoralizing than hearing about a crane accident. One of the main causes of crane accidents is a term called ‘crane overloading.’ Crane overloading is most often caused by human error, and can happen in a variety of ways. How Crane Overloading Occurs As you can probably deduce from the… Read more »