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2. Bulk-handling crane - Wikipedia

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   A bulk-handling crane is one that, instead of a simple hook that can handle a range of slung loads, has an integral grab for lifting bulk cargoes such as coal, mineral ore etc. Where the grab is a two-piece hinged bucket, it is known as a shell grab or shell bucket. Working the grab requires extra cables from the crane jib, so requires a ...

3. Tie exchanger - Wikipedia

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   These clamps grab the rails and lift them slightly to make extracting the tie easier. The rollers will typically be left lowered while the machine is working. Before grabbing the tie, the clamps will be engaged. The operator lowers the arm onto the end of the tie and grabs the tie.

4. Tie crane - Wikipedia

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   Tie cranes are self-propelled and powered by a diesel engine, and usually weigh under ten tons and have a top speed of 20 to 25 mph. [2] The crane is normally capable of lifting at least 800 pounds, making it able to lift any type of size of tie. Some tie cranes are also equipped with clamps which grab onto the rails to stabilize the machine ...

5. This device helps you lift really heavy objects with ease - AOL

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   This nifty little tool helps you lift heavy objects like large panels of wood or drywall. It clamps onto the top of the panel and has a handle that lets you carry these large slabs right on your side.

6. Lewis (lifting appliance) - Wikipedia

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   The slab lifter uses two safety devices. Safety chains and a support bracket allow safe lifting of large slabs. This lifting appliance also has a safety locking device that is engaged when the gripping pads are activated by the weight of the stone. This prevents any jerking movement from releasing the stone.

7. Crane (machine) - Wikipedia

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   They can lift anything within their lifting capacity, such as air conditioning units, cars, boats, swimming pools, etc. They also perform disaster relief after natural disasters for clean-up, and during wild-fires they are able to carry huge buckets of water to extinguish fires.