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Overhead Crane Inspection Checklist

Juni 06,2025

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As the core equipment of industrial production, the safe operation of overhead cranes is directly related to the productivity of enterprises and the safety of personnel. Therefore, the overhead crane inspection and maintenance must strictly comply with national safety standards, otherwise, it may cause serious accidents. Long-term high-load operation easily leads to wear and tear of key components, and unstandardized maintenance may cause serious accidents such as wire rope breakage and brake failure. In this article, we will provide a safety inspection and maintenance checklist for overhead cranes in line with GB/T 14405-2011 standard, which will help you avoid risks and extend the life of your equipment. Please continue to read the following article:

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General-purpose Overhead Crane--conventional workshop and warehouse material handling.
Electric Single Girder Overhead Cranes - economic solutions for light material handling
Suspension Overhead C r anes - Ideal for locations with space constraints.
Electric Hoist Overhead Cranes - efficient configuration for small and medium tonnage lifts
Metallurgical Overhead Travelling Crane--Specialized for high temperature and high load smelting environment.
Hydropower Station Overhead Cranes--Key Equipment for Power Plant Installation and Maintenance.
Explosion-proof Bridge Crane--Chemical, oil and gas, and other flammable and explosive places.
Insulated Overhead Travelling Crane--Electrolytic aluminum plant and other strong current working environments.
Explosion-proof Girder Cranes--Low-cost safety solutions for explosion-proof areas.

"It should be emphasized that the installation, transformation, and maintenance (hereinafter referred to as construction) units of bridge cranes must obtain the appropriate special equipment installation, transformation, and maintenance permits, carry out construction within the scope of the permit, and be responsible for construction safety and construction quality."

Quote from "Lifting Appliances Safety and Technical Supervision Regulation—Overhead Travelling Cranes"

How To Inspect an Overhead Crane?

Regular inspections of overhead cranes ensure safe operation, prevent equipment failures, and comply with industry standards. Key inspection areas include steel structures, hoisting mechanisms, travel systems, controls, electrical components, and lubrication points, each of which requires specific inspections at different frequencies. Please refer to the table below for details:

Overhead Crane Inspection Items and Inspection Periodicity Table

Inspection items	Inspection focus	Inspection Cycle
Steel structure	Structural materials, welding quality (loosening, cracking, peeling), bridge deformation, corrosion.	Wear and damage of tracks, wheels, and brakes.
Hebemechanismus	Operation status of electrical components, control, and operation systems.	1 time every 6 months
Traveling mechanism	Wear and damage of tracks, wheels, brakes.	1 time per month
Control system	Wear and damage of tracks, wheels, and brakes.	1 time per month
Elektrische Ausrüstung	Integrity and safety of electrical wiring, electrical components, and grounding devices.	1 time per month
Lubrication condition	Whether the lubricant of each lubrication point is sufficient and even to ensure the smooth operation of mechanical parts.	1 time per week

List of Daily Maintenance Items for Overhead Cranes

Maintenance category	Specific maintenance content	Maintenance Frequency
Check bolts, nuts, and other connections	Check bolts, nuts and other connections	Check for wear and tear, broken wires, and apply protective oil
Safety devices	Test limiters, overload protection devices	Monthly
Wire rope maintenance	Remove dust from electrical cabinets, and clean overall	Semi-monthly
Track maintenance	Remove debris, check joint gaps	Weekly
Operating mechanism	Clean button grips, check for dexterity	Daily
Cleaning and dusting	Equip with maintenance tools, develop a pre-planning plan	Weekly
Environmental adaptation	Check for special environmental operating conditions	When seasons change
Personnel training	Train for safe operation	Quarterly
Emergency preparedness	Equipped with maintenance tools, develop a pre-planning plan	Ongoing
Specialized overhaul	Complete inspection and report	Annually

Note: Maintenance intervals can be adjusted appropriately according to the actual frequency of use and working environment.

Overhead Crane Inspection Checklist

overhead crane inspection checklist pdf Download

We suggest downloading and saving this overhead crane inspection checklist PDF and posting it in the equipment operation room, and have the person in charge sign and file it after each inspection. (For original spare parts or technical support, please contact Weihua Crane; we provide 24-hour emergency response service.)