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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Cranes

enclosure

Industrial machinery; Cranes

A housing to contain electrical components, usually specified by a NEMA classification number.

messenger track

Industrial machinery; Cranes

A horizontal member, mounted along a handrail or girder, supporting movable carriers from which festooned wires are hung. The festooned wires may be used to transmit current from the bridge to the ...

service platform

Industrial machinery; Cranes

Workers perform repairs, inspections, maintenance,and adjustments of cranes under this provided means.

bow shackle

Industrial machinery; Cranes

With a larger "O" shape to the loop, this shackle can take loads from many directions without developing as much side load. However, the larger shape to the loop does reduce its overall strength. ...

drift point

Industrial machinery; Cranes

While the motor is not powered, this point on a manual controller or a travel motion master switch keeps the brake released. Coasting will then be possible.