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Overhead CranesConsiderations and Applications
by Craig PelkolaApplications Engineer
North American IndustriesBoston, Massachusetts, USA
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Agenda• What is a Crane?
• Main Considerations
• Types of Cranes
• Electrification and Controls
• Interfaces
• Clearances
• Runways
• Below the Hook Lifting Devices
• Questions?
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What is a Crane
• Cranes are made up of:– Hoists– Trolleys– End Trucks– Runways
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Considerations
• Main Considerations– What does the crane need to accomplish– Capacity– Duty Cycle– Power Supply– Environment
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Types of Cranes
• Types of Cranes and Their Uses– Fixed Hoists– Monorails– Jib Cranes– Bridge Cranes– Gantry Cranes– Special Cranes
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• Fixed Hoist Types of Cranes
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• Monorails Types of Cranes
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• Jib Cranes– Wall Mount– Free Standing
Types of Cranes
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• Bridge Cranes– Single Girder– Double Girder
Types of Cranes
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• Single Girder Bridge Cranes
Types of Cranes
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• Double Girder Bridge Cranes Types of Cranes
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• Gantry Cranes
Types of Cranes
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• Special Cranes– Single Legged Gantry– Trackless Gantry– Specific Handling Needs– Polar Cranes– Special Lifting Needs
Types of Cranes
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• Gantry Cranes – Single-Legged Gantries Types of Cranes
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• Special Cranes - Trackless Gantries Types of Cranes
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• Special Cranes – Specific Handling Needs Types of Cranes
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• Special Cranes – Polar Crane Types of Cranes
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• Special Lifting Needs
Types of Cranes
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Crane Electrification and Controls
• Crane Electrification and Controls– Electrification– Motor Controls– Human Interfaces– Other Interfaces
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Crane Electrificationand Controls
• Electrification– Generators– Cable Reels– Festoon Systems– Conductor Bar
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Electrification• Generators
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Electrification• Cable Reels
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Electrification• Festoon Systems
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Electrification• Conductor Bar
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Crane Electrificationand Controls
• Controls– Single Speed– Two Speed– Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
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Controls• Motor Controls
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Human Interfaces
• Interfaces used to control cranes– Push Button Pendant– Radio Control– Cab Control– Automated Control
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Human Interfaces• Push Button Pendant
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Human Interfaces• Radio Control
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Human Interfaces• Cab Control
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Human Interfaces• Automated Control
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Other Interfaces
• Safety Interfaces– Hoist Limit Switches– Weight Overload Switch– Travel Limit Switches– Collision Avoidance Systems
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Clearances• Spans, Approaches, and Headroom
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Clearances• Hook Height
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Clearances
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Runways• Types of Runways
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Runways• Types of Runways
– Top Running– Under Running
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Runways• Top Running and Under running Clearances
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Runways
• Rails– ASCE rail vs 2x2 bar:
• Cost• Wear Characteristics• Stiffening properties
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Below the Hook
• Below the Hook Lifting Devices
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Questions?
• Questions and Answers
Feel free to email me any questions you might have:
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Gracias!
Thank you very much for attending my talk on overhead cranes.
Craig [email protected]
North American Industries