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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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drag brake
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A brake which provides retarding force without external control.
design factor
Industrial machinery; Cranes
(Sometimes referred to as safety factor) An industry term usually computed by dividing the catalog Breaking Strength by the catalog Working Load Limit and generally expressed as a ratio. For example: ...
proof test load
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The term "proof test" designates a quality control test applied to the product for the sole purpose of detecting defects in material or manufacture. The Proof Test Load (usually twice the Working ...
shoring bar
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A structural section placed transversely between the walls of a vehicle to prevent cargo from tipping or shifting.
simple beam
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A structural member supported and unrestrained at each end and subjected to loads acting transversely to its longitudinal axis.
end tie
Industrial machinery; Cranes
A structural member other than the end truck which connects the ends fo the girders to maintain the squareness of the bridge.
