A festoon electrification system utilizes flat or round cable on a trolley traveling on a C track, square rail, or an I-beam. This method of overhead crane electrification provides direct contact, whi[...]
Conductor bars (also referred to as power bars, figure eight bars or hot bars) are one of the most common methods of electrifying and supplying power to a crane and hoist. A conductor bar uses a slidi[...]
Cable festoons, conductor bars, or cable reels are used to transfer power from the building supply to the crane runway and bridge crane control panel. The same components are then used to supply power[...]
Below, we’ll take a look at what components are typically upgraded when you increase your crane’s capacity, and what that might entail. Hoist If your crane is equipped with a built-up hoist, then [...]
Once the upgrade work has been completed, the crane will need to be started up and load-tested to make sure everything is in working order. A third-party testing company may be brought in to perform t[...]
Depending on the scope of the project and how many cranes are scheduled to be upgraded, it can take anywhere from 5 to 20 working days to upgrade an overhead crane system. Most crane service companies[...]
Upgrading Your Overhead Crane’s Capacity: What You Need to Know One of the biggest benefits of an overhead crane system is the ability to modernize or upgrade the individual components of the crane [...]
When you walk onto a construction site, it’s amazing to see all of the different types of heavy equipment and machinery being used. Often, the very first thing you see is a crane with its boom or ma[...]
Are you looking to buy your first overhead crane system and need to know where to begin? Or, maybe you’re looking to add another crane, or replace an existing crane so that you can expand your produ[...]
Keeping your overhead crane in service and in peak operating condition, should be a top priority for safety, maintenance, or operations personnel at any job site or industrial facility. Frequent and p[...]
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