Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC

Operating in the heart of a city as part of a high-rise renovation project presented unique challenges, including narrow streets and limited space for heavy equipment assembly and maneuvering. The owner needed a 23,333-pound swimming pool (measuring 33’ long, 13’ wide, and 4’ deep) lifted onto the roof of a multi-use office and residential building. Our #DeepSouthCrane solution involved deploying a state-of-the-art 600-ton #Tadano #Demag AC500-2 all-terrain crane. The crane was in a “sideways” super-lift luffing fly-jib configuration (inclined by 60 degrees) with a main boom length of 169.9’ at an 83-degree angle. The luffing jib length was 255.9’. Further, the setup had a maximum counterweight (396,800 pounds) with a maximum outrigger configuration of 31.6’ x 31.6’.   #deepsouthcraneandrigging #heavylift #demag

Check out this municipal sewer treatment plant we designed, manufactured, and installed for St. Tammany Parish! Some fun facts about this product: - These are SUPERSIZED clarifiers and aeration cells - 90% of the system needed critical lifts because the structures were over 30,000 lbs - The heaviest lift was 55,000 lbs (95 ft out) - Shoutout to Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC for the 500-ton crane

For this #flashbackfriday, we look back at this cat head and reactor turnaround/replacement in the Southwest that required extensive planning and engineering to configure a safe lift and set. The cat head’s total load was 485,000 lbs., and the reactor’s total load was 704,000 lbs. The #DeepSouthCrane team used an 1,800-ton #VersaCrane TC-28000 in Configuration 8, which is ideal for tight clearances and relies on steel distribution beams to spread outrigger loads over a greater area. In this case, the area was very congested, and the outriggers were placed under existing pipe racks. With 400 kips on the main counterweight tray and 1,440 kips on the auxiliary counterweight tray, the lift was completed with zero incidents and ahead of schedule. #deepsouthcraneandrigging #heavylift #heavyliftcranes #safetyexcellence

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." Harry S. Truman #deepsouthcrane #veteranownedbusiness #veteranemployer #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #neverforget

A vehicle manufacturer’s largest stamping press, a massive machine used for shaping body panels, is online and operational thanks to efficient installation by #DeepSouthCrane. In just 4 weeks, crews loaded, transported, lifted, and set the press components, which included a 181-ton bed (under grade), a 250-ton crown, and a 92-ton slide. Each piece was carefully moved inside the facility with #SPMTs and then lifted and stacked with 700-ton #gantries. The highlight of this feat? Safely walking the suspended crown 200’ over the bed with just a 3” clearance to clear the uprights.    #deepsouthcraneandrigging #hydraulicgantries #heavylift #heavyhaul

The heavy haul transport of oil and gas refinery components is always a challenge—transporting 17 modules, all in the span of two weeks, raised the bar.    Click through to learn how Deep South accomplished this job: https://lnkd.in/gFmN-UwH   #deepsouthcraneandrigging #heavyhaul #heavylift #specializedtransport #heavytransport  

Problem-solving is at the heart of what #DeepSouthCrane does for our customers every day. We love that every challenge is different, and we believe every engagement is an opportunity to build a unique path to success. We’re living proof that relentless curiosity and creativity can move our industry forward. One such example is when our team saw a need for a new generation of cranes that offered a small footprint, large capacity and could be easily transported. Working with Dieter Juergens, one of the industry’s most inventive engineers, we delivered the first 1,500-ton VersaCraneTM in 1993. This single, highly configurable unit made efficient work of what seemed impossible — a true game-changer for Deep South customers. Another example is our Module Lifting System (MLS), a valuable tool when you need to accommodate varying centers of gravity when lifting multiple objects. Building on the depth of knowledge we’ve built through the years, we look forward to continuously developing new solutions to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. #DeepSouthCraneAndRigging #TheCapacityToCreate #StayCurious #VersaCrane #DeepSouthInnovation

As part of a petrochemical facility expansion, Deep South's customer needed more than 60 pieces of equipment of various weights and sizes moved and placed in tight confines – in just four months. The pieces ranged from 100,000 to 200,000-pound modules and four reactor vessels (200’ long and 260,000 pounds) to smaller items such as stair modules, columns, and pumps. To accomplish this task, #DeepSouthCrane used a 1000-ton #VersaCrane CC-12000 high-capacity crawler crane as well as a 440-ton Tadano-Demag CC-2400-1 crawler crane, a 800-ton Tadano-Demag AC-700, a 400-ton Terex-Demag AC-350, and a 500-ton Liebherr LTM-1400-7.1. Specialized equipment such as a customized jack-and-slide system helped move objects into areas with tight clearances, while Deep South’s Modular Lifting System facilitated varied pick points. The project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule with no injuries. Deep South was subsequently nominated for and won first place “Best of the Best” from the Houston Business Roundtable Safety Excellence Award program. #deepsouthcraneandrigging #thecapacitytocreate #heavylift #heavyliftcranes #jackandslide #crawlercrane #safetyexcellence

Limited space and low ground bearing pressure requirements put extra constraints on an already complex lift of a 35’ diameter x 70’ long regenerator head weighing 625,000 lbs. The location for the crane setup was over a previously-demolished operating unit, which left behind many underground obstructions. #DeepSouthCrane worked with the client to carefully study the required ground bearing requirements. Deep South selected the 1,800-ton #VersaCrane TC- 28000 crane with its high lift capacity and ability to adjust outrigger positions to avoid the underground obstructions. The team used a 363’ main boom, 480 kips hinge counterweight, and 1,500 kips auxiliary counterweight to complete the job on time and safely. Learn more about this project here: https://lnkd.in/g28x7usT #deepsouthcraneandrigging #thecapacitytocreate #heavylift #heavyliftcranes

Accountability is just a word until it’s put into action. At #DeepSouthCrane, we believe that being highly engaged and personally invested in our customers’ success will always yield better results. As we like to say, “Bring us whatever you’ve got. We’ll figure it out. We’ll get it done. Every time.” We aim for transparent communications that present information in a true, straightforward manner. And we value respect and confidentiality across our company and with our customers and partners. #deepsouthcraneandrigging #accountable #ownthework #makeitpersonal