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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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Cranes
cargo
Industrial machinery; Cranes
All materials carried by a vehicle or trailer including those used to operate the vehicle.
ordinary lift
Industrial machinery; Cranes
All lifts that do not meet the requirements of critical or pre-engineered production
impact allowance
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Additional hook load assumed to result from the dynamic effect of the live load.
impact factor
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Additional hook load assumed to result from the dynamic effect of the live load.
limit switch
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Actuated by the motion of a part of a power-driven equipment or machine, this device is used to disconnect or alter the hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric circuit affiliated with the equipment or ...
W section
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A wide flange beam shape as defined by the American Institute of Steel Construction.
creep speed
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A very slow, constant, continuous, fixed rate of motion of the hoist, trolley, or bridge: usually Control established at 1% to 10% of the normal full load speed.
