Crane News

What is Included in Industrial Moving Services?

If you have a load that needs to be moved and you are struggling to figure out the logistics of lifting and transporting it, make sure that you enlist the industrial moving services from the team at Eagle West Crane & Rigging. Our experience with complicated hoisting and transportation operations has made us the go-to…

How Mobile Cranes Improve Construction Efficiency

Because of how often they are used in different areas of building projects, mobile cranes have become a symbol for the construction industry. Mobile cranes are used to move equipment and building materials both vertically and horizontally around jobsites as well as to deliver, load, and unload supplies. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, we…

Safe Hoisting and Rigging Procedures

If you work in any industry that requires heavy materials to be lifted by crane or any other method, it is important to know all of the current safe hoisting and rigging procedures. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, our commitment to safety ensures that the safety of our crews, jobsites, and those we serve…

How to Install Precast Concrete Blocks

Precast concrete products provide an incredibly efficient, affordable, and reliable way of building various barriers and structures. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we provide many different types of precast concrete blocks with various installation methods. Although we offer delivery and placement services for precast concrete products, it can still be useful to know how…

Mobile Crane Parts and Functions

If you are going to be using a mobile crane on your next job, it is useful to be aware of all of the different mobile crane parts and functions so that you can know how to make the most use of your equipment. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we provide crane rentals to…

How to Calculate Crane Load Capacity

Every mobile crane has a specific load capacity that is determined by various factors and that capacity can change according to the angle and lift range of the hoisting operation. It is important to know how to calculate crane load capacity for any hoisting endeavour so that you can be sure that you are using…

How Does a Hydraulic Crane Boom Work?

Mobile cranes have been developed to incorporate a variety of different mechanical systems in order to lift and move massive loads. One of the main mechanical workings of cranes are hydraulic systems. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, our extensive experience with hoisting equipment and logistics has given us a profound understanding of how a…

How to Lift an Excavator with a Crane

Many jobsites require the lifting of large or overweight equipment, such as bulldozers or excavators. In such cases, it can be extremely beneficial to have a hoisting professional to help coordinate the lift. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we know how to lift an excavator with a crane, and our team of hoisting strategists…

Uses for a 500-Ton Crane

In many cases, when companies become limited in the types of projects that they can take on, it is not due to a lack in ability but, rather, it is for want of the right equipment. As Western Canada’s foremost mobile crane provider, we, at Eagle West Crane and Rigging, supply a wide variety of…

Precast Concrete Delivery and Installation Services

Whether you are setting up barriers for roadwork or building a retaining wall for a landscaping project, the precast concrete materials that you will need are exceptionally heavy and will require specialized equipment and expertise to be delivered. For this reason, we, at Eagle West Crane and Rigging, offer a range of precast concrete delivery…