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Overhead Cranes Considerations and Applications

This presentation by Craig Pelkola, an Applications Engineer at North American Industries, explores key aspects of overhead cranes. Attendees will learn what defines a crane, main considerations in design and operation, various types of cranes including fixed hoists and gantry cranes, and essential elements of electrification and controls. The session will also address clearances, runways, and lifting devices essential for safe and efficient crane operation, ending with a dedicated Q&A segment for any inquiries.

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Overhead Cranes Considerations and Applications

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  1. Overhead Cranes Considerations and Applications • by Craig Pelkola • Applications Engineer • North American Industries • Boston, Massachusetts, USA

  2. Agenda • What is a Crane? • Main Considerations • Types of Cranes • Electrification and Controls • Interfaces • Clearances • Runways • Below the Hook Lifting Devices • Questions?

  3. What is a Crane • Cranes are made up of: • Hoists • Trolleys • End Trucks • Runways

  4. Considerations • Main Considerations • What does the crane need to accomplish • Capacity • Duty Cycle • Power Supply • Environment

  5. Types of Cranes • Types of Cranes and Their Uses • Fixed Hoists • Monorails • Jib Cranes • Bridge Cranes • Gantry Cranes • Special Cranes

  6. Types of Cranes • Fixed Hoist

  7. Types of Cranes • Monorails

  8. Types of Cranes • Jib Cranes • Wall Mount • Free Standing

  9. Types of Cranes • Bridge Cranes • Single Girder • Double Girder

  10. Types of Cranes • Single Girder Bridge Cranes

  11. Types of Cranes • Double Girder Bridge Cranes

  12. Types of Cranes • Gantry Cranes

  13. Types of Cranes • Special Cranes • Single Legged Gantry • Trackless Gantry • Specific Handling Needs • Polar Cranes • Special Lifting Needs

  14. Types of Cranes • Gantry Cranes – Single-Legged Gantries

  15. Types of Cranes • Special Cranes - Trackless Gantries

  16. Types of Cranes • Special Cranes – Specific Handling Needs

  17. Types of Cranes • Special Cranes – Polar Crane

  18. Types of Cranes • Special Lifting Needs

  19. Crane Electrification and Controls • Crane Electrification and Controls • Electrification • Motor Controls • Human Interfaces • Other Interfaces

  20. Crane Electrificationand Controls • Electrification • Generators • Cable Reels • Festoon Systems • Conductor Bar

  21. Electrification • Generators

  22. Electrification • Cable Reels

  23. Electrification • Festoon Systems

  24. Electrification • Conductor Bar

  25. Crane Electrificationand Controls • Controls • Single Speed • Two Speed • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

  26. Controls • Motor Controls

  27. Human Interfaces • Interfaces used to control cranes • Push Button Pendant • Radio Control • Cab Control • Automated Control

  28. Human Interfaces • Push Button Pendant

  29. Human Interfaces • Radio Control

  30. Human Interfaces • Cab Control

  31. Human Interfaces • Automated Control

  32. Other Interfaces • Safety Interfaces • Hoist Limit Switches • Weight Overload Switch • Travel Limit Switches • Collision Avoidance Systems

  33. Clearances • Spans, Approaches, and Headroom

  34. Clearances • Hook Height

  35. Clearances

  36. Runways • Types of Runways

  37. Runways • Types of Runways • Top Running • Under Running

  38. Runways • Top Running and Under running Clearances

  39. Runways • Rails • ASCE rail vs 2x2 bar: • Cost • Wear Characteristics • Stiffening properties

  40. Below the Hook • Below the Hook Lifting Devices

  41. Questions? • Questions and Answers Feel free to email me any questions you might have: craigp@naicranes.com

  42. Gracias! Thank you very much for attending my talk on overhead cranes. Craig Pelkola craigp@naicranes.com North American Industries

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