Overhead crane maintenance

One of the important and practical devices in various industries, such as the construction industry, manufacturing plants, transportation, etc., is the fixed industrial crane. These types of devices will need continuous inspection and repair over time due to their frequent, intense use and complex performance. Correct maintenance of these devices will increase their lifespan and save costs.

What does the maintenance of the crane include?

Crane maintenance and repair will include many things, including the following:

Crane Checking Daily

Before each use, the crane should be checked carefully to ensure the safety of the device. In this daily inspection, you should pay attention to the following:

check the condition of crane chains, towing ropes and other loading equipment
check the condition of liquids such as oils
check the condition of brake and steering parts
Check the status of electrical systems

Crane checking periodic

In addition to the daily inspection, the crane should also be inspected periodically and pay attention to the following items in this inspection:

Changing chains, wire ropes and other worn loading equipment
Awad Changing oils and fluids
Adjusting brake and steering systems
Replacing or repairing worn parts

Set up a Crane Maintenance Program

The crane maintenance program should be determined based on various factors such as the type of crane, its usage rate and environmental conditions. Here are some important points in setting up a crane maintenance schedule:

Type of crane: When determining the intensity of crane maintenance, its type is important. For example, heavier and more complex cranes like gantry crane require more maintenance.

Crane Usage: How much you use your crane is also important to setting up a maintenance schedule. The more a crane is used, the more maintenance it needs.

Environmental conditions: Another factor that affects the crane maintenance program is environmental conditions. If the crane is used in harsh environments, it needs more maintenance.

tools required to repair crane

A series of tools will be needed to repair cranes. Among these tools, we can mention all kinds of welding machines, cutting and turning machines, forklifts, machine cranes, special drills, grinding stones, complete industrial tool boxes, all kinds of wrenches, especially hammers, whip wrenches, sledgehammers, etc.

What are the common problems of the ceiling crane?

Common problems with overhead cranes include the following:

injury or destruction of the towing wire

The towing wire of the crane may be twisted, corroded and worn, and for this reason, there is a need for constant maintenance of the industrial crane. The best way to prevent damage or failure of the towing cable is to regularly inspect and review this part of the crane. Any of the following problems can happen to the tow wire and these are some of the most common problems you may encounter with a fixed crane system.

The towing wire may have come out of the drum system.
Problems such as the reduction of the diameter of the towing wire or the loss of the towing wire core, as well as internal or external corrosion of the wire and its wear have occurred.
Wires The exterior is broken or worn.
End connections are corroded and broken.

Issues related to crane and alignment

In the design and installation of fixed cranes, carrier beams and longitudinal rails should be performed by a professional manufacturer or a quality service company. Also, before installing the crane rail, it should be ensured that the crane beam is professionally inspected. When a fixed crane is used, if there is any misalignment in the girder of the crane, it can cause significant damage to the entire crane structural system. The following problems may occur:

Occurrence of dangerous accidents
Breakdown and failure of the overall crane performance system
Equipment breakdown and reduced or complete loss of productivity
Creating costs Repairs and replacement of parts

Troubleshooting Crane Types

If the following problems occur, the possible causes of these problems can be predicted and diagnosed as follows. This is necessary for the maintenance of fixed industrial crane:

1. If the engine is working but the crane is not able to lift the load, the possible fault can be the load exceeding the capacity of the crane or the clutch loosening and the gear breaking.
2. If the crane engine does not work, the problem can be related to disconnection of the electrical box with the device control, disconnection of the electrical box with the motor, burning of the motor and other cases.
3. If If there is a problem with the towing wires, the fault can be caused by the overlapping of the towing wire and the load, the brain damage of the towing wire, excessive loading, the wire hitting sharp objects and other things.
4. Heating The fixed crane motor may be caused by the heat of the working environment, broken motor propeller, lifting the load beyond the permissible limit, etc. infrastructure, improper installation and wheel deviation.

The maintenance of fixed industrial crane increases the useful life of this device and improves its performance. Regular planning for crane maintenance, regular lubrication and cleaning, periodic checks, updating software, training users and other things are among the measures that can increase the life and performance of the crane.