Hi guys im just starting out and ive purchased autocad to start completing my lift plans for any rigging or erecting activity i need to write a lift plan out for. can any of you give me any guidance on the best way or if there is any cad blocks around for cranes or lifting accesories.any help is appreciatedkind regards

A search of this website using the word "crane" should help you locate previous threads regarding the subject.  It has been discussed a few times. 

Hello ryantales, you can find examples of "lifting plans" at WSH-COUNSIL ( LiftingPlanGuidelines.pdf ).I would also search at BECHTEL the Rigging Handbook ( Bechtel_Rigging_Handbook_2nd_edition_Part_1[1].pdf ). For the AutoCAD cranes files there are some here in the site ( CAD/BIM Blocks ), launch a search with the word crane.I have personally placed some AutoCAD files here and others are available eventually.For the lifting accessories you can find at THE CROSBY GROUP AutoCAD files and I have uploaded here in the site files regarding this compiling different files in one like for shackles, etc... If you want/can pay for it there are plan and elevation views for 65 dollars each in : www.tdkv.com. Some crane builders are giving their AutoCAD files like LIEBHERR, TADANO, and some are not but : MANITOWOC-GROVE is providing a very useful software : PADLOADS ( free and safe ) that will calculate the padloads that you need if you install your crane on bridges or other "light" areas.PADLOADS ( if you learn how to use it ) will validate your cranes configurations, etc...Ask for more if needed.

philippe JOSEPH2016-07-11 11:01:40

Nice response Philippe ! Good Job !

Hello Vini-SA, thanks for your thanks.Do you have any complementary information about lifting, lifting plans, cranes, accessories, etc... ?I'm still in need for technical information and correct technical literature in English...

See if some of this helps Philippe; Just take the relevant code, punch it in your search engine and it should give you a pdf to download.INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STANDARDS – LIFTING MACHINES AND LIFTING TACKLE: SANS 10307 Cranes, Lifting and Suspended Equipment
- Support Documentation and Training  JIS B 8815/EN 14492-2/SANS 992 (draft) Electrical Chain Hoists SANS 1638 Pneumatically Operated Chain HoistsSANS 1594 Manually Operated Chain BlocksSANS 1636 Manually Operated Chain Lever Hoists
 EN 13157/SANS 1824 Manually Operated Beam Trolleys (Crawls) - Push/Pull & Geared
 SANS 1637 Reconditioned Manually Operated Chain Lever Hoists  SANS 1639 Reconditioned Pneumatically Operated Chain Hoists  SANS 1640 Reconditioned Manually Operated Chain Hoists  SANS 500 Inspection, Examination and Testing of Manually Operated
- Chain Blocks and Lever Hoists  SANS 1592 Short Link Chain for Lifting Applications SANS 1599 - 1 Cranes - Part 1: Cantilever/Slewing Jib Cranes SANS 10375 Load Testing on Overhead Cranes SANS 189, ISO 3076, EN 818
SANS ISO 7592, SANS ISO 3077 Chain (Various Qualities) SANS ISO 4778 Chain Slings of Welded Construction - Grades M(4), S(6) and T(8)  SANS ISO 7593, EN 818 - 1 & 4 Chain Slings - Instant Assembly - Grade 8
 SANS 1595 Forged Steel Lifting Hooks for Use With Steel Chains of Grade
- M(4), P(5), S(6), T(8) and V(10)  EN 1677 - 1 & 4 Components for Chain Slings Grade 8 EN 1492 - 2/SANS 94-2 Polyester Webbing Slings - Endless Type  EN 1492 - 1/SANS 94-1 Polyester Webbing Slings - Flat Woven Type SANS ISO 7531, ISO 2408 Steel Wire Rope Slings
 EN 13411 - 1, 2 & 3 Steel Wire Rope Splicing Procedures and Terminations
 EN 14502-1 Man Cages (Equipment for the Lifting of Persons)
 SANS 687 Inspection and Testing of Non Fixed Load Lifting Attachments EN 14492-2 Electric Chain Hoists
CLAMPS AND ATTACHMENTS:  EN 13155 Steel Plate/Section Lifting Clamps/Magnets/Vacuum Lifters EN 13155 Steel Coil C Hooks EN 13155 Pallet Forks and Grabs EN 13155 Lifting Beams and Frames EN 13155 Lifting Cage - Palletised Bricks
ACCESSORIES:
FED SPEC RR - C - 271D Shackle Lifting: Bow and Dee  BS 3032 Shackle Pulling: Bow and Dee
FED SPEC FF - C - 450 Steel Wire Rope Clip
 BS 464/FFT 276 Steel Wire Rope Thimbles
DIN 580/582 Eye Bolts/Eye Nuts  BS 6210/BS 6570 COP For the Safe Use, Selection and Care of Steel Wire Rope Slings
 SANS 10296 Hand Signals Used With Cranes and With Lifting and Suspended Equip.
 DIN 15402 - 1 & 2, UNI 9470 Ramshorn Hooks SANS 10187 Load Securement on Vehicles
EN 61000 - 6 - 1 & 3, EN 55014 - 1 Lifting Magnets
SANS 19 The Inspection, Testing and Examination of Mobile Cranes
 SANS 10375 The Inspection, Testing and Examination of Overhead Cranes
 SANS 10388 The Inspection, Testing and Examination of Lifting Trucks
 SANS 522 The Inspection, Testing and Examination Tower Cranes

Really appreciate your help guys. Thank you.