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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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undervoltage protection
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A device operative on the reduction or failure of voltage to cause and maintain the interruption of power in the main circuit.
overload protection
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A device operative on excessive current to cause and maintain the interruption or reduction of current flow to the equipment governed.
winch
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A device for tensioning a webbing or wire rope tie down that is fitted with means to lock the initial tension.
bridge crane controller
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A device for regulating in a pre-determined way the power delivered to the motor or other equipment.
switch
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A device for making, breaking, or for changing the connections in an electric circuit.
pawl
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A device for holding the machinery against undesired rotation by engaging a ratchet.
eddy current brake
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A device for controlling load speed in the hoisting or lowering direction by placing a supplementary load on the motor. This load results from the interaction of magnetic fields produced by an ...
