For construction sites, the hydraulic crane truck is a well-liked option because it is a versatile piece of equipment with amazing lifting capabilities. These machines are mobile and capable of heavy lifting, making them useful in confined spaces. The crane truck also comes in a variety of sizes and lifting capacities to suit the particular application.
Hydraulic system
The crane truck’s hydraulic system, which makes lifting and moving heavy objects easier, is one of its key features. The two moving pistons are connected to the hydraulic system by an oil-filled pipe. The primary function of a hydraulic system is to raise and lower a load with the aid of an incompressible fluid. For this kind of operation, oil is a preferred fluid. The hydraulic movement is produced by using one piston to push the oil downward, which will then generate enough force to cause the other piston to move upward. The fluid movement can be accelerated by the crane operator by applying pressure to a control inside the cabin.
Other essential parts
While the hydraulic system is the most crucial component of this kind of mobile crane, other crucial components like the load moment indicator, outriggers, rotex gear, jib, and boom also play a crucial role in lifting control.
The boom, which serves as the lifting arm and guides the load into position, is one of the parts that is the simplest to recognize. The controller cabin and boom can both be rotated thanks to the rotex gear, which is positioned beneath it. When the crane is in use, the outriggers, which are crucial safety features that increase stability and keep the truck from toppling over, are lowered. The load moment indicator, which is a component of the control panel, monitors the lift conditions and sends an alert if the truck begins to approach an overload condition. The jib is attached to the far end of the boom and is a component of it.
Operating the crane
One person inside the cabin operates the control panel and the instruments. Foot pedals, one or two hand-controlled joysticks, and other movable parts are used to control the boom and other components. Moving the boom forward, backward, and left to right is done with the joysticks. The length of the boom can be extended and contracted using the foot control, as well as the hydraulic pressure. Additionally, a signalman who serves as the person who communicates hand signals to the person in the cabin may be involved in large or heavy lifting projects.