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Industrial Overhead Crane – A Great Addition for Heavy Lifting and Lasting Performance
An industrial overhead crane, or bridge crane, is a piece of equipment mainly used for material handling and heavy lifting. This type of crane system offers a safe and effective means of moving materials across the shop, while also offering the versatility and adaptability needed in an industrial environment. At CraneWerks, we offer a range of overhead crane systems.
How an Overhead Crane Can Benefit Your Operations
This type of crane is commonly used in an environment such as manufacturing as well as in maintenance jobs where time and efficiency are priorities. This type of crane is recommended for use in where there are low headroom issues that require more space than other shops. Industrial cranes are typically used to handle raw materials, steel, as well as other heavy components that are used in the steel refinement process or for handling large parts in the automotive industry.
An overhead crane system is comprised of three major components, including a bridge crane that runs across the runway, a hoist and trolley that traverses across the bridge while also lifting up and down, and a runway that is attached to the bridge structure. Our overhead cranes are built to sustain a variety of work environments. They are designed to be used for a large range of lifting and hoisting applications and can carry heavier loads to increase productivity.
Overhead cranes also do not require you to clear pathways because the crane can easily maneuver around obstructions. They also offer versatility with the ability to accommodate various below the hook accessories such as spreader bars and can be purchased in manual operation reducing energy costs. In addition to the ease of use, an overhead crane can be rigged and controlled by the operator from a safe distance, reducing the risk of workplace accidents in the event that the lift would fail.
Variety of Crane Systems to Meet Your Applications
An industrial overhead crane can be manufactured and customized to fit a variety of shops and applications. We currently carry top running single and double girder cranes, in manual or motor driven. Our single girder motor driven cranes are great for mold handling and metal storage, while our double girder cranes handle paper rolls and forge operations with ease.
Evaluating Crane Operator Training Programs
Staff training on the safe, effective use of a crane system is an important part of workplace safety. It is also important in maintaining equipment and preventing the unnecessary wear and tear on equipment that is so common in the industry.
Unfortunately, many people who claim to have crane operator training do not have the correct training. Just like any industry, technology and innovation have improved the efficiency and the overall capacity of modern crane systems, often leaving operators behind the times. Taking a basic refresher course offered by the crane designer and installer can quickly bring the whole team of operators up to speed.
Correct Use
The focus of all crane operator training should be the correct and optimal use of the crane system. Of course, this will vary based on the specific system in use in your workplace and facility.
Having the manufacturer provide some type of training for your operators in-house will be more specific and designed to meet your needs. While this may be an additional cost to consider, it is also going to save on wear and tear and possible lack of understanding of how to effectively use the crane to optimal levels.
Safety
The overriding emphasis of any crane operator training will be safety. This is not just safety for the operator but safety for the entire crew on the floor or around the crane system.
This part of training can be easily overlooked by many facilitators. However, crane operators have the ability not just to minimize accidents in the workplace, but also to prevent them from happening at all.
Maintenance
The best training programs will take the time to review and highlight the maintenance requirements for the specific crane systems. This is why training on the particular system in the facility is critical as different systems will have various specifications. Keeping any crane system well maintained will be essential for lower cost of repairs and reducing the risk of downtime.