Routine Maintenance of Bridge Crane Hooks

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Crane hook is a very critical component in lifting machinery, usually classified according to the materials used, manufacturing process, use and other factors.Different types of crane hooks may have different shapes, manufacturing processes, operating methods or other characteristics. Different types of crane hooks are usually capable of meeting different usage needs, load ratings, size and … Read more

What Material Is The Crane Drum Made of?

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Drum is one of the important components of the lifting mechanism on the crane, storage of wire rope, rolling control hook lift, play a big role. Crane drum is also by winding wire rope, and directly bear the role of the load, so its quality must meet the requirements. Quality often has a lot to … Read more

Maintenance Skills of Crane Wheels

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Wheels are important traveling parts of cranes. They bear weight, guide movement, buffer shock, and maintain balance. They rub against the rails for a long time and need to have good wear resistance. The main forms of damage to crane wheels are wear, crushing of the hardened layer and pitting. The material of crane wheels is … Read more

Application of cranes in the steel industry

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Cranes play a vital role in the steel industry and they are an essential piece of equipment in the production process. Here are some key points about the use of cranes in the steel industry: Wide range of application scenarios Cranes are used in the steel industry to lift ingots, coils, plates, scrap, formed products … Read more

What Are Rail Wheel Forgings Used For?

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Rail wheel forgings are very critical components in rail vehicles, mainly used to bear the weight of the train, through the friction with the track to generate forward momentum, but also need to ensure the stability and safety of the train in the process of operation. The following are some of the main applications of … Read more

21 Safety Points for Lifting and Hoisting Operations

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Lifting is a high-risk operation, so safety operating regulations must be strictly followed to ensure the safety of personnel and property. The following are the key points for safe operation of lifting: 1. Safe standing positionDuring the hoisting operation, it is very dangerous to stand under the boom, under the hoisted object, in the front … Read more

Crane Hook Inspection and Testing

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The crane hook plays the role of connecting cargo and is subjected to great force during use. Coupled with the friction of the wire rope, it may break and cause an accident if it is not properly inspected. Therefore, the requirements for such products during use are very high, and no carelessness can be taken … Read more

What Kind of Quenching Process Is Used for Crane Wheel Forging

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The length of quenching time is one of the important factors affecting the mechanical properties and dynamic load strength of crane wheel forgings. In order to make the wheel have high mechanical properties, the quenching depth must be very large when surface quenching is performed. At the same time, considering that a large amount of … Read more

What Are the Precautions When using the Pulley Block?

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As one of the key components of crane, the performance directly affects the operating efficiency and service life of the entire crane system.Strictly use the pulley according to its safe lifting capacity, and do not overload it. There should be a nameplate on the pulley and pulley block to indicate the size, type and performance … Read more

Crane Translation Mechanism Problem–Running Out of Sync

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Fault characteristics: The trolley twists or swings forward when starting or running, or the wheels show signs of climbing the rails when the trolley is running.Phenomenon 1: The trolley is not synchronized when starting, but is synchronized when running Fault cause This phenomenon is caused by electrical faults, such as broken wires inside resistors, loose … Read more