Whether you operate a factory, mill, warehouse, or any other industrial facility, Champion Hoist & Crane, LLC can improve your operational efficiency and streamline material handling tasks by eliminating labor-intensive manual processes. However, it’s important to remember that your system requires regular maintenance to perform at its best. Ignoring signs of wear and tear can lead to costly repairs, accidents, and downtime. By scheduling routine service, you can nip problems in the bud and keep your equipment running smoothly.

The driving mechanism that translates lifting and traveling motions across the working area consists of a long transmission system that synchronizes wheel movement on both sides of the bridge, as well as independent drive motors that power each set of wheels to achieve accurate movements along the runway. State-of-the-art industrial cranes use variable frequency drives (VFDs) to enable smooth acceleration and deceleration, minimizing mechanical wear and energy efficiency while ensuring load positioning accuracy.

Champion Hoist & Crane’s Guide to Preventive Crane Maintenance

An essential component to any crane system is its controls, which allow the operator to direct hoisting and traveling movements via a range of devices, from basic hand-held remotes to advanced touch screens or tablets. Depending on the crane’s load requirements, operational environment, and required safety features, different types of controls are available to meet your specific needs.

For example, facilities with potential explosive environments such as wastewater processing and fertilizer plants require cranes that meet special explosion proof qualifications. These systems typically feature a pneumatic air powered system that operates without electricity, and some use specialized explosive resistant electrical wiring to prevent sparking.