Category Archives: Overhead Crane Inspection

Cranes are one of the most critical equipment pieces used on today's industrial sites and construction sites. They are crucial to lifting large, heavy objects. Though cranes are an essential piece of equipment, they can also be dangerous if they are not operated correctly or working properly. These are all key factors why it is important to stay up-to-date on overhead crane inspection. Doing so can end up saving your business a lot of money in the long run. What Is Meant By Crane Inspection and Why Is It Important to Get One? A crane inspection is a process designed to ensure that this v

Overhead cranes are an important part of almost every manufacturing or fabrication shop out there. And problems with them may interfere with the smooth operation of your shop if you don’t address them quickly. Engaging an overhead crane inspection specialist is the best way to deal with these issues before they become serious and expensive to fix. 1 – Saves You Time and Money Any time you take on a task that is outside your area of in-depth experience it takes time to remember what needs to be inspected, what the warning signs of problems might be, and locating the various resources

Your hoist is the most important part of keeping your overhead crane in tip-top working order. But in order to keep it that way you always need to be on the lookout for the following issues: Abrasion Abrasion is an extremely common issue with the hoists on overhead cranes mainly because it is a very subtle process. It is often the result of poor lubrication which causes vulnerable areas of your hoist, such as chains, wire, joints and any other moving parts to be damaged. The best way to spot abrasion is to look for shiny surfaces that indicate two surfaces rubbing together. Looking for t

Last month in Part 1 of What to Look for in an Overhead Traveling Bridge Crane Inspection, we covered what to look for in the hook and thrust opening, hoist rope, rope drum, limit switch and brakes. Here are some other points of inspection during a traveling bridge overhead crane inspection: Trolley Motor and Coupling The trolley motor powers the hoisting mechanism traveling on the bridge rails and needs to be inspected monthly for any excessive wear and tear, leaks or cracks. The trolley coupling also needs to be inspected monthly for the same–excessive wear and tear, cracks, etc. It al

Overhead travelling bridge cranes are used in situations where minimal downtime is essential. Because of this, regular inspection of the overhead bridge crane is essential to avoid unplanned downtime. But what do you look for? Here are some of the common elements to look at in a travelling overhead bridge crane inspection: Hook & Thrust Opening The hooks on overhead cranes get beat up because of daily use. They should be inspected frequently to make sure that the hook does not have an excessive thrust opening or is not bent or twisted more than 10 degrees. The hook latch bearings

Last month in Part 1 of our blog series about What to Look for in a Hoist Overhead Crane Inspection, we covered the inspection of the hooks, wire/rope and chain, suspension lug and general part inspection. Why are regular overhead crane inspections important? They keep your employees safe, and delaying routine service and maintenance for your hoist cranes can result in very expensive repairs and possibly downtime that disrupts your business. Here are some additional common inspection points in a hoist overhead crane inspection: Disc Motor Brake The disc motor brake needs to be inspected f

Shops that have hoist overhead cranes depend on them and they typically see heavy use within the shop. But do you get them inspected on a regular basis? What do you look for? Uninspected hoist overhead cranes can be expensive if you put off routine service and maintenance, not to mention unsafe for your workers. Here are some of the common problems to look for in a hoist overhead crane inspection: Hooks The hooks on overhead cranes get beat up because of daily use. They should be inspected frequently to make sure that the hook does not have an excessive throat opening or is not bent or tw