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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
plate V inspector
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Inspector qualified to perform Cal/OSHA Plate V certifications
crane inspector
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Inspector qualified to inspect cranes, hoists, and miscellaneous lifting devices
lifting device
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Includes a broad range of equipment used in hoisting and rigging activities:
two-blocking
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Inadvertent physical contact between the load block and the upper block or other part of the trolley.
true vertical lift
Industrial machinery; Cranes
In true vertical lift, the load hook travels in a true vertical path between the lower limit of lift and the upper limit of lift.
match marking
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Identification of non-interchangeable parts for re-assembly after shipment.
longitudinal stiffeners
Industrial machinery; Cranes
Horizontal members attached to the web of the bridge girder to prevent web buckling.
