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

capacity

Industrial machinery; Cranes

The maximum rated load (in tons) which a crane is designed to handle.

rated load

Industrial machinery; Cranes

The maximum load for which a crane or individual hoist is designed and built by the manufacturer and shown on the equipment nameplate(s).

working load limit

Industrial machinery; Cranes

The maximum load capacity that any given component or assembly should be subject to during use. US Cargo Control highly recommends the '' working load limit'' does not exceed 1/3 the ''breaking ...

crane disconnect main switch

Industrial machinery; Cranes

The main power supply is controlled by this crane switch from the runway conductors.

voltage drop

Industrial machinery; Cranes

The loss of voltage in an electric conductor between supply tap and load tap.

dead loads

Industrial machinery; Cranes

The loads on a structure, which remain in a fixed position relative to the structure. On a crane bridge such loads include the girders, footwalk, cross shaft, drive units, panels, etc.