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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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Safety Source: A Safety Spring Cleaning
Posted: 03/18/2019
As winter becomes a fleeting memory, and summer is right around the corner, this is an excellent time to do some smart "safety spring cleaning" around your home.
Deep South Crane & Rigging adds four Liebherr all-terrain mobile cranes
Posted: 03/01/2019
Deep South Crane & Rigging recently acquired four Liebherr mobile cranes - two each of the LTM 1450-8.1, a 550 US-ton class crane, and the LTM 1300-6.2, a 360 US-ton class crane. The acquisitions give the company cranes with longer telescoping booms than it has had to date.
500,000-pound Deisobutanizer Turnkey Project
Posted: 11/27/2018
Deep South Crane performed turnkey transport and lift services for a Southeast oil refinery, transporting a 500,000-pound deisobutanizer from its fabricator in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Krotz Springs, Louisiana using a combination of over-the-road hauling, barging, and heavy lifting. The 1,500-ton VersaCrane TC-24000 as well as the 440-ton Demag CC-2400 lifted it into final position. Lifting bails with all steel-plate links allowed the crane operator to unhook the rigging without any personnel having to access the top of the tower.
Safety Source: Holiday Safety
Posted: 11/26/2018
During the holidays, there is an increased potential for home fires. Here are some helpful safety tips to help ensure you have a safe and happy holiday season.
Deep South Featured in October 2018 Issue of BIC: A 50-year Legacy of Heavy Lift, Heavy Haul Excellence
Posted: 10/18/2018
Deep South Crane & Rigging's 50 year legacy of excellence is outlined in the October 2018 issue of BIC.
Quintin Reeves Talks Trucks, Transporters and Cranes
Posted: 10/09/2018
Whether moving an offshore drilling rig into port or 40+ barge loads of refinery equipment across a levee, heavy hauling is more than driving big trucks. It’s challenging work that top professionals like Quintin Reeves know requires constant learning, careful planning and a resolute focus on safety.
Safety Source: Look, Learn, and Live with Motorcycle Safety
Posted: 10/08/2018
The Texas Department of Transportation’s “Look, Learn, Live” motorcycle safety and awareness campaign offers great tips, practices, and reminders for drivers and riders alike. These three simple themes offer statistics and techniques that can save lives.
