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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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bridge rail
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The track supported by the bridge girder(s), on which the trolley travels.
electrification
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The track mounted conductor system by which the moving equipment receives its electrical power.
tower crane
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The tower crane is a modern form of balance crane. Fixed to the ground (and sometimes attached to the sides of structures as well), tower cranes often give the best combination of height and lifting ...
full load motor torque
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The torque produced by a motor operating at its rated horsepower and speed.
motor full-load torque
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The torque developed by an electric motor (A.C. or D.C.) to produce its rated horsepower at rated full-load speed.
motor full load torque
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The torque developed by an electric motor (A.C. or D.C.) to produce its rated horsepower at rated full load speed.
bridge crane control enclosure
Industrial machinery; Cranes
The housing containing the electrical Bridge Crane Control component.
