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A crane is a machine used to move materials both vertically and horizontally, utilizing a system of a boom, hoist, wire ropes or chains, ...
Cranes contributed a demo of "Cha Cha Escueta" (although named "Untitled" on the sleeve) on the Melody Maker cassette compilation "Gigantic 2" (1990). Alison Shaw was the vocalist for the 7" single "Glow" by Inrain on Rough Trade Records , a collaboration with Rudi Tambala of AR Kane (UK release - January 1992).
Cranes are threatened by habitat loss, intentional hunting, and the wildlife trade. [1] The Siberian crane , with an estimated population of 3,500–4,000 mature individuals, is considered critically endangered due to the construction of dams that threaten one of its main wintering grounds. [ 4 ]
The cranes' beauty and spectacular mating dances have made them highly symbolic birds in many cultures with records dating back to ancient times. Crane mythology can be found in cultures around the world, from India to the Aegean, Arabia, China, Korea, Japan, Australia, and North America.
Crane (St. Paul's Churchyard), a historical bookseller in London; Crane & Co., a supplier of paper for US banknotes; Crane Co., an American industrial products company; Crane Bank, a commercial bank in Uganda. Crane Merchandising Systems, a vending machine manufacturer; Crane Plumbing, a brand of plumbing fixtures made by American Standard Brands
An overhead crane, commonly called a bridge crane, is a type of crane found in industrial environments. An overhead crane consists of two parallel rails seated on longitudinal I-beams attached to opposite steel columns by means of brackets. The traveling bridge spans the gap. A hoist, the lifting component of a crane, travels along the bridge.
The whooping crane (Grus americana) is an endangered crane species, native to North America, [3] [1] named for its "whooping" calls. Along with the sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis), it is one of only two crane species native to North America, and it is also the tallest North American bird species. [3]
Link-Belt Cranes is an American industrial company that develops and manufactures heavy construction equipment, specializing in telescopic and lattice boom cranes. [1 ...