Cranes

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.

Industry: Industrial machinery

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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 ...