Perka: Guide to Raising M4000 Type Frames

Return to Perka Library List of Tools & Equipment Needed For Erection of Frames, Sheeting & Trims The following is a list of tools and equipment used by a “typical” crew who will erect the structural frames and apply the sheeting and trims. Equipment requirements will vary from job to job due to differences in building sizes, complexities, job site conditions and erection personnel. Therefore, this list should be used as a guide and does not limit yourself to equipment for erection crew. 1. Wrenches, for 1/2”, 5/8”, ¾”, 7/8” or 1” bolts. 2. Set of ratchet drivers 20” or 24”; ¾” – 1” drive sockets. 3. Wrecking bar, 8# sledge hammer and heavy duty drift pins 5/8”, ¾”, 7/8”, 1” and 1 1/16”. 4. Set of torches, gauges, hose, and tips. 5. For Models M4000 and M4600, use measuring tape 100’ & 12’ and for models M5000, M6000, M7000, M8000, and M10000, use measuring tapes 100’ & 25’. 6. Some 5/8” and ¾” pure manila type rope. 7. Some cable and turnbuckles for temporary anchoring. 8. Heavy duty belt slings, ¾ wire cable chokers, spreader bars. 9. 30’ extension ladders. 10. Assortment of crescent wrenches. 11. Heavy duty, high speed screw guns or impact guns with depth setter, clutch, and magnetic socket heads. 12. Electric sheet metal nibblers. 13. Heavy duty electric drill and bits. 14. Hack saw and blades. 15. Welding machine. 16. Extension cords. 17. Heavy duty electrical cable. 18. Nylon string line. 19. Chalk line. 20. Vise grips. 21. Ramset or pin boy’s. 22. Scaffolding or scissor lifts. 23. Levels, plumb bobs, drift pins. 24. Hard Hats and gloves 25. “Come along”.