Crane Pad FAQs

Start with the maximum reaction at the relevant outrigger, the assessed allowable bearing pressure for the actual support and the exact pad specification. The pad-size calculator screens candidate areas; it does not approve a lift or replace an assessment.

No. Use the maximum relevant outrigger reaction from the machine information or lift plan for the operating configuration. Reactions can differ between outriggers and change during operation.

A supplier-listed structural rating is separate from ground bearing pressure. Its conditions, outrigger-foot size, pad support, effective area and deflection must be checked. A high pad rating does not establish that the ground can support the load.

Do not treat a surface description or a low assumed number as proof that the site is suitable. Obtain an assessment of the ground or supporting structure, including layers, voids, buried services and edges. Indicative calculator examples are for early comparison only. CPS can help identify the information needed.

Use pad-size screening when you need a candidate area. Use ground-pressure screening when you already have a pad or dimensions to check. Both need the reaction and an appropriate bearing-value input.

CPS screens at up to 80% of the entered bearing limit. The required area is load force divided by 0.8 times that limit: this is 25% more area than the raw calculation. It is an early-screening reserve, not a universal safety factor or a substitute for project-specific design.

Compare actual bearing area and the manufacturer’s conditions for the outrigger foot and support. A round pad has less area than a square pad of the same overall width. Shape alone does not determine suitability. See the size comparison chart.

Handle arrangements vary by product. Many standard pads have rope handles; Heavy Lift products can use chain or steel-bar arrangements. Check the exact product sheet. Position and handle the pad using a plan appropriate to its weight and the manufacturer’s instructions.

Use only the exact manufacturer-approved configuration and its conditions. Do not add individual ratings together or assume that any stack or topper is suitable. Send CPS the required arrangement, reaction, foot size and assessed ground information for a configuration check.

The terms are often used for products that spread an outrigger reaction over a larger bearing area. Materials, stiffness and approved arrangements differ, so verify the exact specification rather than relying on the name.

Delivery is not automatically included in the pad price. Eligible online orders show the charge at checkout; project, remote and unusual-access deliveries need confirmation. Stock, dispatch and arrival dates depend on the order. See delivery information or contact CPS before ordering for an urgent job.

Yes. Send the product or size, quantity, delivery postcode and required date through our contact page. For sizing help, include the reaction, assessed bearing value and its reference, outrigger-foot size and intended arrangement if available.

Inspect before use and follow the manufacturer’s care and removal-from-service guidance. Damage, distortion or an uncertain history needs review before further use. For purchases, cancellations and faulty goods, see the Refunds & Returns Policy.