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Reconfigured for a Higher Load
Posted: 11/05/2024
During a planned outage, a petrochemical facility in Texas needed to replace a large tower head—measuring 54' L x 30' W x 30' H and weighing 280,000 pounds. Deep South Crane & Rigging selected a strategic setup location for its 2,500-ton VersaCrane TC-36000 to accommodate both the head lift and additional turnaround work. The lift was initially planned at 350,000 pounds, accounting for tray installation.
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Deep South Crane Honored with 2019 SC&RA Safety Award and LWCC Safest 70
Posted: 05/16/2019
Deep South is honored to have recently received two safety awards. On April 27th at the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) annual conference in Carlsbad, CA, Deep South received the 2019 Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award, and three Deep South crane operators received the Crane Operator Safety Award. LWCC also recognized Deep South in their Safest 70 award program.
Deep South Vice President Part of Historic Recognition Award from NCCCO to OSHA
Posted: 05/14/2019
Kerry Hulse, vice president of Deep South and current president of NCCO, recently presented a recognition award to OSHA for its foresight and initiative in officially recognizing CCO certification nearly two decades ago. The recent recognition was featured in an article by American Cranes & Transport magazine.
124-line SPMT Chemical Reactor Transport
Posted: 04/30/2019
In the Southwest, Deep South received three vessels from a heavy lift ship at the Port of Houston, barged the vessels, and transported them to final staging using a total of 124-axle lines Scheuerle SPMT. The heaviest vessel weighed 1,800,000 pounds and the total gross weight at transport for that vessel was 2,300,000 pounds.
Combined Gantry/Strand Jack Systems Power Lifts Co-Gen Train
Posted: 03/25/2019
The construction of a combined-cycle power station in Louisiana required a specialty contractor to move, lift and set a STG generator (692,250 lbs.) and HIP turbine (392,420 lbs.).
Combined Gantry/Strand Jack Systems Power Lifts Co-Gen Train
Posted: 03/25/2019
The construction of a combined-cycle power station in Louisiana required a specialty contractor to move, lift and set a STG generator (692,250 lbs.) and HIP turbine (392,420 lbs.).
Tailing Over a Live Pipe Rack Emphasizes Complex Project
Posted: 03/22/2019
From a tricky bridge crossing to a complex coordinated lift, Deep South facilitated the delivery and setting of components for a petrochemical facility acid modification and upgrade project in Louisiana.
2,500T VersaCrane featured in the Monster Cranes Highlight by American Cranes & Transport
Posted: 03/20/2019
Deep South is proud to be featured in American Cranes & Transport’s recent edition on Monster Cranes. Our VersaCrane fleet has a patented, compact design that allows it to maintain high lifting capacity in crowded and congested areas while maintaining one of the lowest ground-bearing pressures in the industry.
