Your EOT crane is a major investment and you want to do what you can to take care of it. Lucky for you, caring for your EOT crane is quite easy. Here are a few simple ways and tips to taking care of your EOT crane.
Inspect Equipment
Your electric overhead traveling crane has many parts you want to inspect regularly. In fact, it’s a good idea to inspect your EOT crane daily. This is because the sooner you notice a problem, the sooner you can take care of it.
For starters, check the hoist, electric systems, the trolley and the bridge. Look for parts that are broken, loose or damaged. If any of these parts need to be repaired or replaced, then do it as soon as possible.
Make sure you look at the wire rope and check the bottom block because you want to make sure it’s not twisted. While you’re at it, check the open power sources because nothing should be located close to it or in contact with it. Finally, there should be no wires pulled from bushings or strain reliefs.
In short, inspect your entire crane. Although it takes a bit of time to conduct an inspection, it is worth it. It is usually cheaper to fix something sooner rather than later.
Upgrades
One of the best things you can do for your EOT crane is to invest in upgrades. By investing in upgrades, you will be ensuring your crane is up to date. It will run as smooth as possible, endure more stress and will last longer.
There are a lot of ways you can upgrade your EOT crane, such as having VFD installed, which is short for variable frequency drive technology. The bottom line is you can get the most from your overhead crane equipment by installing upgrades. In some cases, you will reduce your crane’s operational costs.
Training Is Essential
Part of taking care of your EOT crane is ensuring everyone receives proper training. For those who are going to use the crane, they should understand the crane’s parts, operation, safety features and so forth. The more training workers receive, the less of a chance of the crane becoming damaged is.
Operators of the crane should have a clear understanding of how it works. One of the main reasons equipment fails or becomes damaged is because of inexperienced operators. The more training operators receive, the better.
Inspect The Area
Inspect the area where the crane is going to be used. In fact, inspect the area daily because you don’t want to risk accidents that could easily be prevented. Find and remove potential safety hazards and make sure you have plenty of space to maneuver the equipment.
That is how to take care of your EOT crane. If you take proper care of your crane and perform regular maintenance on it, then you’ll enjoy it for many years to come. Make sure you read your crane’s owner manual because it should contain information about caring for your crane.