Telescopic Service Crane Manufacturers Group (TSCMG)
TSCMG, an NTEA operating division since 2014, is composed of companies that manufacture service truck cranes. The group’s focuses on key issues related to service cranes and work to help improve the efficient building of commercial trucks.
TSCMG general inspection guidelines
TSCMG published general guidelines to aid in the annual inspection of service truck cranes. Developing a uniform inspection form upfitters can use to examine telescopic service cranes has been a key TSCMG priority. This project involved incorporating elements of each participating company’s inspection form into a universal document for truck equipment upfitters to use for service cranes, offering service crane installers a consistent inspection format for increased operational efficiency.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for membership in the Division, a company, corporation or other entity must be an NTEA member in good standing and be engaged in the manufacture or be an authorized importer of telescopic service truck cranes. For the purpose of Division membership, telescopic service truck cranes shall be defined as having the following characteristics:
- A telescopic boom, the base and mast structure of which is not integral to the stabilizer/outrigger system;
- Lifting is typically accomplished via a winch (electric or hydraulic), and its functions (rotation, elevation, telescoping) are either powered or manual;
- Typically, relatively shorter boom lengths (10–35 feet) and lower capacities (1–7 tons) as compared to other telescopic boom-fixed cab equipment (e.g., boom truck cranes, carry deck cranes); and
- Crane operations are usually conducted by the use of radio remote or pendant control with the operator standing on the ground following the load.
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