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Cranes
A crane is a type of machinery used for lifting and moving heavy materials in construction, transportation (loading and unloading merchandise) and other fields. Most cranes are equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them around.
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mechanical load brake
Industrial machinery; Cranes
An automatic type of friction brake used for Bridge Crane controlling loads in a lowering direction. This unidirectional device requires torque from the motor or hand chain wheel to lower a load but ...
runway
Industrial machinery; Cranes
An assembly of rails, beams, girders, brackets, and framework on which the crane or trolley travels.
control panel
Industrial machinery; Cranes
An assembly of components, such as, static, magnetic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and more, that controls power flow to or from a motor or other equipment in response to a push-button station, master ...
protective panel
Industrial machinery; Cranes
An assembly containing overload and undervoltage protection for all crane motions.
end truck
Industrial machinery; Cranes
An assembly consisting of structural members, wheels, bearings, axles, etc., which supports the bridge girder(s) or the trolley cross member(s)
hoist
Industrial machinery; Cranes
An apparatus which may be a part of a crane, exerting a force for lifting or lowering a freely suspended load.
lifetime lubricated bearing
Industrial machinery; Cranes
An anti-friction bearing which is provided with seals and a high-stability oxidation-resistant grease to permit operation of the bearing without re-lubrication for not less than the specified B-10 ...
