When a towing service with a mobile crane is called in, it is often urgent. Whether on uneven roadsides, muddy paths, or unpaved surfaces – the mobile crane must be able to operate under all conditions. safe and stable A stable base for the crane is crucial to avoid risks such as sinking or tipping over. This is where the high-quality Crane Pads from Securatek comes into play.
Why are Crane Pads important for towing and recovery?
For all Crane work The right foundation for the machines is very important. Only when the machines have a stable base is safe operation possible. Crane Pads are a quick and easy solutionto create a stable base.
- Load and pressure distribution: Crane pads can be used to reduce point loads, even on soft or unstable ground. This improves stability and prevents the crane from sinking or tipping over.
- Flexibility: The Crane Pads are quickly installed and can be used on various types of surfaces such as asphalt, gravel or grass.
- protection of the subsoil: The optimal load distribution reduces damage to roads or properties that would otherwise be caused by point loads on the ground.
The advantages of the Crane Pad PRO from Securatek
The Crane Pad PRO consists of high-quality HDPE plastic, the is highly resilient and pressure-stable. The material does not absorb water and is therefore ideal for use in rain or humid environments.
The plates are weatherproofso they retain their full functionality in all weather conditions—whether hot, cold, wet, or dry. Even extreme temperature fluctuations do not affect their performance.
Additional features such as rounded edges and chamfered edges not only ensure safe handling, but also minimize the risk of damage to the surface.
Thanks to the integrated wrist strap The Crane Pads can not only be transported conveniently, but also positioned quickly and easily in the right place.
The advantages at a glance:
- CapacityDepending on the surface and size, the Crane Pads can support loads of up to 70 tons.
- weather resistance: The Crane Pads are weather-resistant. Rain, snow, and other adverse conditions cannot harm the plates.
- Rounded corners and chamfered edges: The panels have no sharp corners, ensuring safety during transport and installation.
- handling: Thanks to the integrated carrying strap, the Crane Pads can be carried comfortably.
practical application examples
Our customer uses the Crane Pad PRO for operations with his mobile crane. Since these operations take place in locations with a wide variety of ground conditions, he requires a quickly deployable solutionto ensure the stability of his crane. He used our Crane Pad on jobs including gravel, a road, and a meadow.
He cites the major advantage of the Crane Pad PRO as easy installation of the slabs. He previously used wooden beams, placing five of them under each support, which was very laborious and time-consuming, as he had to go back and forth several times to retrieve the wooden blocks. With the Crane Pads PRO, creating a secure base is much faster and easier.
Conclusion
Crane Pads are an essential tool when it comes to safety and stability when using towing cranes. The Crane Pad PRO made of high-quality HDPE plastic from Securatek offers an optimal combination of resilience, durability and user-friendliness. Their pressure stability and weather resistance make them the ideal solution for demanding applications in all weather conditions.
Additional features such as rounded corners, bevelled edges and an integrated carrying strap ensure easy to use. Whether on soft ground, asphalt or gravel – the Crane Pad PRO ensures that the crane is stable and can work efficiently.
The use of crane slabs increases safety for people, the ground, and materials. For crane operators, recovery companies, and towing services operating under a wide variety of conditions, they are a worthwhile investment that minimizes time, costs, and risks in the long term.
