Hoisting Ltd...Service and Inspection Practice

The scope of service and inspection includes general assessment of crane effectiveness, mechanical and electrical condition, structural inspection (visual) for weld and fastening integrity, alignment and conditions which warrant review of original certification. Full reports are prepared and submitted in logbook format for each crane.

Does the crane system have engineering available or the manufacturers serial number.
Test run all bridge, trolley and hoist functions.
Test all operational limit switches and safety limits for correct operation.
Physically test all craneway and trolley end stops.
Note all operational irregularities, noises, vibrations, etc.
Visually inspect and wrench all bolted connections within craneway and bridge crane system.
Visually inspect all welded connections and note all weld faults.
Visually inspect all bridge and trolley running surfaces.
Visually inspect all bridge crane and runway span cambers.
Test run hoist and trolley braking systems.
Test run crane braking system.
Inspect and remove all foreign material for all braking motors brakes. Physically measure wear and note the degree according to manufacturers specifications. Reassemble brake, set to manufacturers specifications and test run.
Inspect all motor gear boxes for cracks, worn seals, oil condition, bearing end play and gear clash.
Raise bridge and trolley end trucks to enable you to rotate wheels, checking for bearing end play, running surface crakes and flange wear. Physically measure wheel diameter and flange width and compare to original dimensions. Check gearing, count the number of teeth in the drive and
the pinion gear.
Torque all load cable lugs.
Physically measure all sheaves for wear.
Physically measure hook throat thickness, diameter of shank and throat and hook depth.
Physically measure wire rope diameter, length and ferrule size.
Physically measure chain link diameter, length and width in six places as well as the dead end.
Inspect and wrench all motor mounting bolts.
Check festoon helm track for damage and wear. Lubricate helm track trolleys.
Inspect all electrical equipment and check its operation.
Tighten all terminations.
Note all electrical code deficiencies.
Lubricate all mechanical moving parts.
Refer to manufacturers specifications for all repair procedures.
Refer to and log all information on to inspection charts.
Note all deviations.
Log all motor and gear data.
Make out safety report concerning working conditions during your service and inspection, safety concerns with the hoisting apparatus and relay to the company representative responsible for your presence on site.
Load test and mark equipment as such by acceptable means. (Engineering Required)