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What happens to a crane boom when it takes a side load it was not designed for?

What happens to a crane boom when it takes a side load it was not designed for?

by Frank Friebel | Aug 20, 2026 | Crane Repair

Cranes are engineered with precision tolerances, and every component is designed to handle loads in a specific direction. When a crane boom encounters a side load it was never built for, the consequences can range from subtle structural compromise to catastrophic...
What should a preliminary crane boom damage report include for an insurance claim?

What should a preliminary crane boom damage report include for an insurance claim?

by Frank Friebel | Aug 19, 2026 | Crane Repair

Filing an insurance claim after crane boom damage is stressful enough without having your claim rejected on a technicality. Yet that is exactly what happens when operators submit incomplete or poorly documented reports. Insurers deal with high-value assets and complex...
What should an offshore operator have in place for crane boom repair before mobilising?

What should an offshore operator have in place for crane boom repair before mobilising?

by Frank Friebel | Aug 18, 2026 | Crane Repair

Offshore crane boom repair rarely goes smoothly when the groundwork has not been done first. Between coordinating technician travel, clearing customs, arranging platform access, and getting the right documentation signed off, the mobilisation process has more moving...
What does a structural assessment of a damaged crane boom involve?

What does a structural assessment of a damaged crane boom involve?

by Frank Friebel | Aug 16, 2026 | Crane Repair

A damaged crane boom doesn’t always make itself obvious. Sometimes the signs are clear: a visible buckle, a crack after a collision, or a section that no longer extends smoothly. Other times, the damage is subtle — a small deformation, an unusual noise during...
How does one handle crane boom repair when the boom profile is non-standard or obsolete?

How does one handle crane boom repair when the boom profile is non-standard or obsolete?

by Frank Friebel | Aug 15, 2026 | Crane Repair

Most crane boom repairs follow a familiar path: identify the damage, match it against known material specifications, prepare a welding procedure, and get the crane back in service. But what happens when the boom in question doesn’t fit neatly into any existing...
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