Building the Crane to Reach 230 Feet at a Plant in Carnesville

Patriot Lifting
Jan 13
2 min read

Some projects don’t start with a lift. They start with building the crane itself.

Patriot Lifting was recently brought in to support work at an industrial plant in Carnesville, where access was required to a 230-foot stack. Reaching that height safely demanded careful planning, proper crane configuration, and disciplined execution from the very beginning.

This was a project where preparation was just as important as performance.

The Challenge: Height, Reach, and Precision

A 230-foot stack presents unique challenges. At that elevation, everything matters boom length, configuration, wind conditions, and stability. There’s no room for guesswork when working at heights like this.

Key challenges included:

Achieving the required vertical reach
Ensuring stability and capacity at maximum height
Operating within an active industrial plant environment
Coordinating crane assembly without disrupting ongoing operations

Before any work could begin on the stack, the crane itself had to be built specifically for the task.

The Plan: Engineering the Right Configuration

Patriot Lifting’s team began by evaluating the full scope of the job and determining the correct crane setup to safely access the stack.

This process included:

Selecting the appropriate crane and boom configuration
Planning the assembly sequence to safely build height
Staging components for efficient installation
Reviewing wind limits, lift paths, and safety controls

Every decision was made with one goal in mind: reaching 230 feet safely and reliably.

Building the Crane: One Section at a Time

Crane assembly at this scale is a project of its own.

Boom sections were added methodically, with each step verified before moving on to the next. As the crane grew taller, attention remained on balance, alignment, and secure connections.

This phase required:

Precise coordination between operator and ground crew
Continuous safety checks during assembly
Clear communication at every stage
Patience and discipline
rushing isn’t an option at this height

Only once the crane was fully configured and verified was the team ready to move forward.

Reaching the Stack: Ready for the Work Ahead

With the crane fully built to height, Patriot Lifting successfully positioned itself to support work at the 230-foot stack. The setup allowed safe access while maintaining stability and control in a demanding industrial environment.

This project highlighted the importance of planning before lifting especially when the work requires extreme reach and precision.

Why Projects Like This Require Experience

High-reach industrial work isn’t just about having a big crane. It’s about understanding how to configure it correctly, assemble it safely, and operate it responsibly.

Patriot Lifting brings: