Why is most heavy industrial equipment painted in a bright, easily recognizable color, such as yellow? It's all about safety! Heavy machinery such as cranes and excavators are used in complex and potentially hazardous civil engineering situations. 

Painting these machines in a prominent colour helps to ensure that operators and bystanders can easily identify and assess the location of the equipment, as well as the way it is being operated.

The Yellow Color Minimizes Your Risk

Cranes are often painted bright yellow for visibility and safety purposes. The vibrant hue makes them easier to spot against the environment, making it easier for people to be aware of their presence and potential hazards. 

By adhering to visually clear cues, like yellow coloring, accidents can potentially be avoided on construction sites or hoisting operations involving heavy lifting.

The Mosted Noticeable Color

The bright hue is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it extends far beyond the realm of looks. Yellow light has the strongest wavelengths of all colors, making it much more visible in dimly lit spaces than other tints would be. Its long waves are also able to travel further distances. 

Furthermore, people find yellow stimulating as it's easily distinguishable from its surroundings and can even raise our levels of alertness - providing a noticeable danger warning and allowing us to maintain proper distance.

Long-lasting and Fade-resistant

The color yellow is known for its durability withstanding long-term wear and tear. Its abrasion and dirt resistance properties protect it from fading over time, making it a great choice for outdoor working environments where dirt may be a factor. 

As such, its original color can be preserved despite long-term uses and exposure to dirt.

According To Regulations and Standards

The color yellow has a particular significance when it comes to safety regulations and standards. Many countries around the world have developed specific regulations on the use of yellow for construction and lifting machinery. 

In China, for example, this includes the 'Safety Color' GB2893 and 'Lifting Equipment Safety Regulations' GB6067. Meanwhile, in the US, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) stipulates that the coating of cranes must be 'Safety Yellow'.

Some Interesting Facts

Did you know that for marine cranes, it doesn't have to be yellow? The brand can also determine the paint color, and we have listed some examples for you below.

 - Liebherr

As a German brand, Liebherr specializes in construction equipment. Liebherr cranes are widely used in the world, and their yellow figures can be seen everywhere.

 - SANY

As the most well-known construction equipment manufacturer in China. On the basis of yellow, SANY equips all its truck cranes, crawler cranes, rough terrain and tower cranes with red booms, which is also a major feature of SANY cranes.

 - XCMG

China's state-owned heavy machinery manufacturer, committed and professional, almost all the equipment of XCMG is yellow.

- OUCO

Most of the cranes and equipment we produce are also yellow. As a company full of innovation. Now, custom colors are available upon request, including red, white, blue, etc.

 - Palfinger

As a well-known crane brand, PALFINGER's products are mostly red and black. It also makes PALFINGER's cranes can attract the attention of users as soon as possible.

- Sennebogen

As you can see, they must really like green. Most of SENNEBOGEN's construction machinery and cranes are green, which is also coordinated with their motto "Go for Green".

The above is what we have introduced to you. In addition, if you have purchase needs for marine cranes, why not contact us for further communication?

OUCO has been using Jotun coatings. Due to the higher coating requirements for marine cranes, which need to meet C5-M corrosion class, Jotun yellow coatings are well suited for use in marine and offshore environments.

We can customize all colors for you, including white, red, yellow, blue, etc. If you have other customized needs for crane colors, please feel free to contact us!