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Method Hoists Meet Many Different Challenges
One of the great aspects of the HIAB crane is that it is always meeting and overcoming new challenges. Just look back to 1968 and you’ll see a prime example of this is the integration of the HIAB with the Vakumobil, which is a mobile stacker. You don’t see vacuum attachments in lumber yards today. […]
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HIAB Saves Time and Labor
Back in the 60’s, using lightweight concrete slabs in house construction was common in places like West Germany. Although a single concrete block unit is light, it takes many of these for just the building of one house. Moving and erecting these can be cumbersome and time consuming when done by hand. In this Method […]
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The HIAB Crane Assists with Multiple Large Housing Projects with Ease
This job story from 1968 illustrates that the HIAB crane has no difficulty in assisting with the speed and precision needed to erect a series of houses in a large housing estate project in the Stockholm Sweden area. Building housing developments is a project well suited to the HIAB crane. In this particular project, the […]
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HIAB Attachments Make Jobs Easier
Along with the power, performance and ease of use that comes with the HIAB Crane, available attachments make many jobs easier. Even 40 years ago operators saw the advantages of utilizing attachments to help them speed up their job in a safer manner. As this 1968 HIAB Method magazine shows, HIAB crane attachments have a […]
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Michigan Rig Gets Married to a HIAB 177 to Get the Job Done
HIAB’s Method Magazine, issue number nine, includes an interesting article on how HIAB equipment provided the solution for a very complex sewage works project in Stockholm, Sweden. This particular project presented three distinct problems. First, they needed a piece of equipment that could take delivery of concrete, which was brought in by truck. Second, it […]
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HIAB Cranes Support the Many Tasks of the Building Industry
HIAB cranes are top performers in many different industries and are relied on to perform in all types of projects. One industry that has proven that the HIAB is invaluable is the building industry, which has proven time and time again what this equipment is capable of with its versatility and speed. While the equipment […]
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40 Year Old HIAB Method Magazine Shows Equipment Versatility
For many years HIAB’s Method Magazine has been a main “go to” source of information for purchasers, management and operators of HIAB equipment. Method magazine has always provided the latest news about when and where this equipment is being utilized. It sparks creativity in being able to see other circumstances where a HIAB crane can […]
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HIAB’s VSL-V Gains Edge over Other Cranes
HIAB’s Variable Stability Limit i.e. the VSL-V system complete with analog sensors has made it a popular option for transportation companies. HIAB equipment is generally chosen by transport companies like Jansson & Frank Transport AB due to a number of advanced features for speed and precision. With the VSL-V, HIAB trucks and cranes now boast […]
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Institute in Australia Uses HIAB Sea Crane for Deep Sea Research
The HIAB 251 crane has been an important part of many research expeditions planned by SARDI (South Australian Research and Development Institute) for over a year. The primary research vessel of SARDI called Ngerin makes use of the 251 sea crane for deep sea programs. The HIAB 251 crane has an impressive outreach of 11.6 […]
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HIAB Continues to Achieve New Heights of Success with it’s Cranes
Understanding the dependence of hard working professionals in the materials handling sector, HIAB have continued to achieve new successes, with stories pouring in from all parts of the world. The latest HIAB Method magazine chronicles the numerous achievements made by HIAB with customers in various industries. One of the biggest achievements by HIAB this year […]