Nowadays, Machinery is being extensively used. It has harnessed the forces of nature in the service of man. Machinery has increased productivity, production and income, thereby leading to a rapid economic growth. Tedious task of lifting heavy material can be easily done by simply pressing a knob. A crane can lift loads which man never can. A Crane is a type of machine used to lift & lower materials. It is mainly used for lifting heavy things and transporting them. There are different types of cranes namely; Farana, Hydra, Crawler, Tower, telescopic, Rough Terrain, Overhead, Hydraulic carry deck and Truck Mounted. Let's have a look at the following cranes in detail… Farana Crane - A Farana is a ‘pick and carry’ crane which is similar to a mobile crane designed to travel on public road. As the ultimate “taxi” crane, farana are versatile & multi purpose allowing use in workshops, plant sites, mines. These cranes are designed to lift loads & carry it
Science has conquered time and space. Over the years man has come up with many inventions, one more innovative than other. The invention of machines is a boon to mankind. A machine is a device that makes our work easier, faster & more convenient. Right from waking up in the morning till going to bed at night,man continues to make use of some machine or the other, whether it be talking to someone on phone or going to the office.However, inventions of equipment's used in Earth moving, construction & material handling have managed to move the earth beneath our feet. There are two kinds of heavy equipment ; simple and complex. Today let's learn about complex equipment's such as; excavators, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, cranes & forklifts. 1) Excavators - Excavators are large construction equipment that are used to dig dirt and lift heavy material. The most common uses of an excavator are: ● Digging ● Material Handling ●