Throwback Thursday Back in 2018, Smiley's photographed a removal of a rotor mount inside of a hangar. The Airbus helicopter was once owned by Aviators Air Rescue in Bangalore, India. The copter was being worked on and converted in Dallas, TX to service for REACH Air Medical in Denver, Colorado. Smiley's was called to do the lift at the hangar in Dallas and we fit right in and got the job done.
The 170 Ton Liebherr Crane Joins the Fleet- Just in time for the heat, Smiley Crane added a new Liebherr 170 Ton to the fleet. With the addition of the 110 and 300 ton cranes over the past few years, the 170 Ton compliments our current fleet by acting as an intermediary sized crane. Primary operated by George and Jan, the 170 Ton offers a strong load chart and has kept busy over the last few weeks setting panels on a local solar farm. It scheduled to do some HVAC sets this week and with the upcoming record breaking heat, we expect that this will be the beginning of a busy summer.
300 Ton Job of the Week This week we are showcasing the job that the 300 ton was used on over at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. The team was tasked with lifting a Caterpillar 308 Mini Excavator into a courtyard. The 300 ton easily lifted the machine over the building and set it in place. Check out the photos from the site! #TeamSmiley
MAVLift 3080 at Ohio Zoo Recently, one of our rental MAVLift units was on a job in Ohio lifting massive panels to be installed in a new Zoo exhibit. It isn't often that we get to see some of the awesome projects that our MAVLift machines get to be used on, so having an inside look at this job was very unique. The panels were being lifted into place from the inside out and were transported using the 3080. Have you seen a MAVLift in action or have any photos of them? Shoot them over to help us boost out social media presence for MAVLift! Send them to Colton@smileylifting.com
The Heat is Here! The Arizona summer heat has begun and the Smiley Crane schedule absolutely is validating that. With the phones ringing off the hook and our dispatch team getting settled into the groove of being dialed into the hustle of the summer, Smiley Crane is ready to face the wave of new jobs coming. This year may seem a little different, partly due to the COVID-19 outbreak that is keeping people in their homes. With the heat coming and A/Cs breaking, demand to keep that going is higher than ever. If the social distancing and stay-at-home requirements continue through the summer, we could see one of the busiest summers Smiley Crane has ever seen.
Heat Safety It's getting HOT! Remember to take care of yourself. Below you will find a few tips to help stay cool. Drink Plenty of Fluids Drink water often and BEFORE you are thirsty. Drink water every 15 minutes, but don't forget about Electrolytes. Sports drinks or other electrolyte drinks may help to replenish minerals that can be depleted when working in the heat. Wear Appropriate Clothing Wear your Smiley Uniform- Our uniforms were purposely chosen due to the light weight and breathability of the fabric. Pack a cool cloth or towel to wet and place on your neck. This can help you keep your body temperature down. Wear Sunscreen & Sunglasses Protect your eyes from UV rays by wearing sunglasses. Protect your skin from the sun. A sun [...]
Smiley's Took Over Scottsdale Airport This week Smiley Crane had two jobs up over at Scottsdale Airport, both involving the massive luxury hangars that house millions of dollars worth of toys. The first job was lifting 11 units onto the roof of a hangar that was going up for sale. This renovation was completed in just a few hours and was done using the 80 ton. The next job was lifting a 32,000 lb door frame that was being constructed for a brand new hangar at SDL. The hangar was lifted in two pieces and hinged at the middle to be lifted and constructed into one massive frame. Jan was the operator on both the 170 and the 80 ton cranes on these jobs. Excellent work! Check out the [...]
Smiley Crane's Biggest Rigs Working Together Smiley Crane recently had a job that required both Liebherr cranes we currently have, the 300 ton and the 170 ton. The job that Smiley's was faced with was to be set up on a dirt road to assemble a large old dragline excavator that had been separated into many parts. The excavator needed to be hoisted into place with both cranes because of its size. Check out the photos to see the unique set up and the Smiley Crane crew in action.
Las Vegas construction is Continuing to build Amid COVID-19 Crisis. Las Vegas, NV has been developing a significant amount of new construction in the last two years leading up to the coronavirus pandemic, which for now, hasn't stopped the hustle to get them finished on time. The building of the brand new Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium as well as the new Wynn Resorts, Resort World and countless other projects happening around sin city, have been hard at work while the rest of the city lay quiet. Construction sites are taking measures to ensure safe social distancing while being able to maintain a positive work flow to complete these massive projects. There have been a few confirmed cases of COVID-19 on these sites, but the companies in charge of [...]
Have you seen The Cube? Our newest machine, the SPYDERCRANE URW703 "Cube" crane was shipped to the US from Furukawa Unic in Japan for ConExpo 2020. Since the delivery and the show, we have had the chance to play with and get to know the features and capabilities of this unique lifting machine. One of our trainers, Chris Trejo has been working on this for a few weeks now, and set up the Cube in the warehouse to see what it can do indoors. The crane is set up very much like a massive 094 SPYDERCRANE. It has 4 outriggers and a seat in the back that swings out for operation. The mini-tower-crane setup gives this SPYDERCRANE a very unique setup that allows for the user to still lift [...]
