NexGen Crane & Rigging

The secret to raising and lowering loads of all shapes and sizes? The pulley system. This part of a crane is made up of both fixed and movable pulleys that maximize lifting capacity and reduce the amount of force that needs to be applied to lift heavy objects. The fixed pulleys are typically anchored to a stationary point of the crane (the boom, for example), while the movable pulleys are attached to the load. When a load is lifted, the crane’s winch pulls on the cable threaded through these pulleys. The fixed and movable pulleys work together to evenly distribute the load's weight across multiple sections of the cable, making it easier for a crane to lift heavier loads than it could with just one continuous cable. #crane #constructioncrane #tadanocrane #pulleysystem #craneandrigging #cranework #nexgencrane

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has awarded our Athens team the 2024 Crane & Rigging Zero Accidents Award! Join us in congratulating this fine crew on maintaining an impeccable safety record over the last year. At NexGen, the only successful move is a safe one, and all of our team members are unwavering in their dedication to upholding that important standard. We're so proud of the great work they do every day. #nexgencrane #craneandrigging #athensalabama #athensal #scranet #safety

Our Mississippi team has received the 2024 Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award and the 2024 Crane & Rigging Group Zero Accidents Award! These awards are presented to members of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) for maintaining a superior safety record. And congratulations to James Shackelford, our Mississippi Field Supervisor, on receiving the 2024 Crane Operator Safety Award. This is incredibly prestigious and is only given to crane operators who have accumulated over 10,000 man-hours without a single injury or incident. All three of these honors are a testament to the exceptional work that our team does and the care and attention they give to this job each and every day. It's wonderful to see our team get the recognition they deserve for being safe, thoughtful, and professionals on the job site. #cranes #rigging #nexgencrane #hamiltonmississippi #mississippi #craneoperator #craneoperators #scranet

We're looking for two certified crane operators to join our Athens team! If you’re interested in a challenging and dynamic career that involves heavy machinery and intricate lifting operations, you’ve come to the right place. At NexGen, our employees can gain valuable experience in a specialized industry while helping us lend a lifting hand to the progress throughout the southeast. Crane operator candidates must be NCCCO certified, and a Class A CDL is preferred. Click the link to apply now: https://lnkd.in/gZ3wb-AP #werehiring #craneoperator #craneoperators #athensalabama #athensal #northalabama #nexgencraneandrigging

Meet our Elliott 40-ton crane. This versatile machine in our equipment lineup is a type of mobile crane called a boom truck. It combines the lifting capabilities of a crane with the mobility of a truck, allowing for easy transport to different job sites. Which made it the perfect choice for a job that happened to be less than a mile down the road from our Athens yard! #boomtruck #crane #constructioncrane #craneandrigging #aviagen #nexgencrane

One of the first steps of any lift involves figuring out how much weight a crane can handle and how much counterweight is needed to balance the load (if you missed our blog post about crane capacity charts, check it out here: https://vist.ly/3au2z). Without counterweights, a crane could tip over and cause some serious safety hazards. Counterweights are typically located at the back of the crane’s base and can be made of concrete, steel, or other heavy materials. They're adjusted depending on the load’s weight and dimensions, the boom length, and the lift radius. For instance, when our 220-ton crane recently lifted two massive transformers — one weighing 100,000 pounds and the other 70,000 pounds — we used a whopping 110,000 pounds of counterweight to keep everything perfectly balanced for a safe and successful lift. Check out the third photo to see the counterweights secured on the back of the crane. #craneandrigging #nexgencrane #columbusms

Have an oversized or overweight load? Heavy haul transport services could be the peace-of-mind solution you need to get your really heavy object from Point A to Point B. Read more about how we move large, bulky, long, or oddly shaped loads at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eKgGZBfr #heavyhaul #trucking #transport #craneandrigging #nexgencrane

The star of the show when it comes to indoor lifting? The overhead crane. Unlike mobile cranes, which you might see driving down the street, overhead cranes are fixed installations that run along rails mounted on the ceiling of factories, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. Their permanent placement lets them seamlessly lift and transport heavy items across a facility without taking up valuable floor space. #overheadcrane #constructioncrane #craneandrigging #nexgencrane

Variable conditions are part of the job, but our dedication never wavers. When the dust settles, NexGen is here to make sure each project is completed with precision and care. After all, the only move is a safe one. #safety #craneandrigging #construction #nexgencrane

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As we spend time with family and friends, let's take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication. From all of us at NexGen, we wish you a wonderful Memorial Day and relaxing long weekend. #MemorialDay #MemorialDayWeekend #nexgencrane