Bridge Cranes inspection and tests 2

[DORU]

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 !

 

[Rich2001]

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)

 

[DORU]

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

 

[svanels]

The Crossby group is one of the mayor manufacturers of rigging equipment.

Check out

http://catalog.thecrosbygroup.com/body_forms.htm

for some inspection forms for shackles, slings, hooks, blocks etc. Steven van Els
SAvanEls@cq-link.sr