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In areas such as port loading and unloading, shipbuilding, open-air warehousing, and large cargo yards, gantry cranes have become the preferred solution for various companies due to their strong lifting capacity and efficient operating frequency. However, as heavy lifting equipment, it operates for a long time under high load and a complex environment. If it lacks inspection and maintenance, it will not only decrease efficiency but may also lead to serious safety accidents. Next, this article will help you understand what the daily gantry crane inspection checklist and inspection involve, which will help you avoid risks and extend the life of your equipment.
Portable Gantry Crane
Single Beam Gantry Crane
BMH Type Semi Gantry Crane
Rail Mounted Gantry Crane
Double Girder Gantry Crane
RTG Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane
Gantry crane inspection checklists are typically divided into three sections, daily inspections, periodic inspections, and annual inspections. Daily operators perform routine inspections, monthly or quarterly system inspections are conducted by qualified personnel, and annual inspections are conducted by professional certification bodies with comprehensive inspections and load tests. Next, we will give you a detailed introduction to the gantry crane inspection checklist.
| Inspection Items | Inspection Content | Inspection Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Structures | Inspect the main beams, end beams, outriggers, and connecting welds for cracks, deformation, or rust. | Use Before And After |
| Lifting Equipment | Check the hook, wire rope, and brake for flexibility. | 1 time every 3 months |
| Track System | Inspect the tracks and wheels for wear, cracks, or looseness. | Use Before And After |
| Power Supply System | Inspect cables, busbars, and cable reels for damage, aging, or exposed areas. | 1 time every 1 months |
| Traveling Mechanism | Test for smooth operation and abnormal noise or vibration. | 1 time every 1 months |
| Controls | Check the sensitivity of control buttons and remote controls. | Use Before And After |
| Safety Devices | Test limit switches, emergency stop devices, and windbreaks for reliability. | 1 time every 1 months |
| Lubrication Condition | Check whether the lubricating oil at each lubrication point is sufficient and uniform | 1 time per week |
| Maintenance Category | Specific Maintenance Content | Maintenance Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Check bolts, nuts, and other connections | Tighten the bolts and nuts | Semi-monthly |
| Wire rope maintenance | Remove dust from the wire rope, clean it as a whole, and apply lubricating oil. | Semi-monthly |
| Track maintenance | Remove debris, check joint gaps | Weekly |
| Control device | 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 |
We recommend that you download and save this gantry crane Inspection Checklist form and post it in the equipment operation room for your daily inspection and maintenance work.
The above is about the daily gantry crane maintenance and inspection. Regular inspection and maintenance of gantry cranes are key measures to ensure production safety and improve efficiency. WEIHUA is committed to providing you with some valuable references. So that you can deal with various emergencies during use and reduce downtime.
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