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Bridge Cranes inspection and tests
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Bridge Cranes inspection and tests

Bridge Cranes inspection and tests

(OP)
I am working now at a very complicated (for me) project in wich I deal with the material requisition. Due to the lack of qualified personnel, my company tries to use me somehow out of my area of knowledge so I have to make an Inspection Data Sheet and a Required Documentation Data Sheet for mischellaneous equipments. One of the biggest problems for me is the Bridge Crane ! I have nothing about their tests and inspection. Someone please give me some directions ! Remember I am in Romania, not so much standards or handbooks are available here and I only have the internet...and u !

RE: Bridge Cranes inspection and tests

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This will give you a good start.  The crane manufacturer may be able to give you more informtion , possible even a checksheet.

Copy the following and past into a document. Edit as needed.

Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Report
 
A.    GENERAL INFORMATION
BUILDING    _______________                                   _________
TYPE    OVERHEAD ¢    HOIST  ¢    GANTY  ¢
PENDANT CONTROLLED    YES  ¢    NO  ¢
MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY    _______ LBS    _______TON
INSP RECORDS AVAILABLE    YES  ¢    NO  ¢

B.    ELECTRICAL                                                                              
DESCRIPTION    SAT    UNSAT
Main Switch Accessible from the Ground     ¢    ¢
Open Position Lock     ¢    ¢
Panel & Components Correctly Labeled     ¢    ¢
Live Parts Guarded     ¢    ¢
Runway Conductors and Collectors    ¢    ¢
Trolley Conductors and Collectors    ¢    ¢
Remarks:_________________________________________________________
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C.    PENDANT/RADIO CONTROLLERS                                        
DESCRIPTION    SAT    UNSAT
Proper Support    ¢    ¢
Proper Insulation    ¢    ¢
Spring Return    ¢    ¢
Emergency Stop and Reset     ¢    ¢
Controls Properly Identified    ¢    ¢
Operating Properly    ¢    ¢
Remarks___________________________________________________________
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D.    MECHANICAL
a.    Bridge                                                                              
    SAT    UNSAT
Capacity Markings    ¢    ¢
Structurally Sound     ¢    ¢
Rail Clamps     ¢    ¢
Stops and Bumpers     ¢    ¢
Travel Limit Switch    ¢    ¢
Rail Sweeps     ¢    ¢
Wheels    ¢    ¢
Gears, Shafts, and Bearings    ¢    ¢
Motor    ¢    ¢
Brake    ¢    ¢
b.    Trolley
    SAT    UNSAT
Structurally Sound     ¢    ¢
Stops and Bumpers     ¢    ¢
Travel Limit Switch     ¢    ¢
Rail Sweeps    ¢    ¢
Wheels                     ¢    ¢
Gears, Shafts, and Bearings     ¢    ¢
Wheels    ¢    ¢
Motor       ¢    ¢
Brake    ¢    ¢
c.    Main Hoist
    SAT    UNSAT
Motor Brake     ¢    ¢
Secondary Brake    ¢    ¢
Gears, Shafts, and Bearings    ¢    ¢
Drum                                                             ¢    ¢
Limit Switch    ¢    ¢
Minimum 2 Wraps in Lowest Position    ¢    ¢
Upper Block    ¢    ¢
Equalized Sheave    ¢    ¢
Rope Anchor    ¢    ¢
Proper Capacity Markings    ¢    ¢
a.    Runway Construction
    SAT    UNSAT
Foundation    ¢    ¢
Columns and Girders    ¢    ¢
Connections    ¢    ¢
Runway Rail    ¢    ¢
Rail Joints    ¢    ¢
Clips or J-Bolts    ¢    ¢
Alignment    ¢    ¢

d.    WARNINGS/SIGNS/PLACARDS  
             SAT    UNSAT
Pendant Warning     ¢    ¢
Markings Legible     ¢    ¢
Support Structure Markings     ¢    ¢
                                 
E.    LOAD BLOCKS
        SAT    UNSAT
Capacity     ¢    ¢
Sheaves          ¢    ¢
Shaft and Bearings    ¢    ¢
Guards    ¢    ¢
Load Hook    ¢    ¢
Swivel    ¢    ¢
Safety Latch     ¢    ¢
Remarks_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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G. WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
Breaking Strength    _______________lbs    ___________ tons    
Nominal Diameter    ________________    Measured Diameter    ____________
Description    Strands: ______    Wires:______    Lay:_______
    Strength: ______    Core: ______    Core: ______
Wire Wear    NONE ¢    MINOR ¢    EXCESSIVE ¢
Corrosion    NONE ¢    MINOR ¢    EXCESSIVE ¢
Broken Wires    Number of Broken Wires in One Strand: ______    Number of Broken Wires in One Lay: ______    Number of Broken Wires at the End Fitting ______
End Fitting Condition    SAT    ¢    UNSAT  ¢     
Heat Damage    YES     ¢    NO          ¢    
Kinking/Crushing    NONE ¢    MINOR ¢    EXCESSIVE ¢
Accumulated Defects    NONE ¢    MINOR ¢    EXCESSIVE ¢

H. HOOK AND BLOCK
1.    Block
Manufacturer                                                                          
Block ID        
Number of Sheaves    
Sheave Condition    SAT ¢    UNSAT ¢
Sheave Bushings    SAT ¢    UNSAT ¢

2.    Hook
Manufacturer    ___________________________
Hook ID    ___________________________
Hook/Block Capacity                               __________TONS
Hook Throat/Tram Opening    
Hook Condition    SAT     ¢    UNSAT   ¢
Bowl Wear    NONE ¢    MINOR  ¢    EXCESSIVE ¢
Point Twist    NONE ¢    MINOR  ¢    EXCESSIVE ¢
Safety Latch    SAT     ¢    UNSAT   ¢

 
Remarks_______________________________________________________
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I the undersigned, certify that the statements in this record are correct and true.

Date:____________                                By:_______________________________




 

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION RECORDFOR OVERHEAD CRANESUNSATISFACTORY ITEMS           SHEET_____ OF _________
Crane
NOTE:  DESCRIBE ITEMS FOUND UNSATISFACTORY ISSUED FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION.  SIGN AND DATE TO VERIFY THAT THE DEFICIENCY HAS BEEN CORRECTED OR ACCEPTED AS IS.  
Item No.    Deficiency    Verification of Correction (Signature and Date)
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        

RE: Bridge Cranes inspection and tests

(OP)
Thank you for the reply ! I will use the data as a starting point ! Thank you very much !

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