Maxim Crane in Full Synchronization Mode at Miami Stadium
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Maxim cranes install roof at Sun |
May 19, 2016 - Since December of 2015, Maxim Crane has provided crane and heavy-haul assistance for the modernization of Sun Life Stadium in Miami. This past weekend, Maxim’s four Manitowoc 18000s were the superstars for setting the new roof design at the stadium.
The four machines set a mega truss weighing over 1,100,000 lbs. at a 105-ft. radius. The super lift was carried out in a synchronized motion when setting the pieces in place. The machines were able to achieve the strenuous task with their same capacity design and engineering of 420 ft. main boom and full training super lift systems.
“The heavy-lift capabilities and versatility of the 18000 made it the best choice for the installation of the steel structure,” stated Rob Schultz, vice president of the national crawler division. However, the highlights do not stop there for Maxim’s fleet of assistance. “It is the largest commercial project going on currently in the state of Florida,” said Frank Fioravanti, vice president of Maxim’s Florida operations.
Recently, the team utilized their dual-lane 21-line Goldhofer to move the older scoreboards, weighing over 500,000 lbs. each, to make room for the new high-definition video boards. There will be a total of four HD video boards in each corner of the stadium with brand new frames and LED lighting. Currently, the team is preparing for the placement of the boards by placing the LED lighting and frames with Maxim’s Grove GMK5210 all-terrain crane with a 210-ton capacity.
From the beginning, the Maxim team has been optimistic about the plans for the Sun Life stadium, and continues to work instrumentally towards designing a comprehensive plan to coordinate the logistics and engineering that meet or exceeded the project’s demands. Utilizing nine of Maxim’s crawler cranes, four Manitowoc 18000s with Maxer, and the new Manitowoc MLC650, the team is looking forward to the project’s continued success.
