OVERHEAD CRANES
Do you give LMI’s a good name? As LMI’s we must be proud of our profession and do our best to promote its image. This means that we should all do thorough and professional work, no matter what we do. If you do Thorough Examinations of Overhead Cranes, consider the following: Tools Let’s start with the tools you should have before you go onto any site: A professional will have at least the following: • Torch – to help examining those parts in dark areas. • 300mm vernier – calibrated • Sheave gauge – to measure the sheave groove size (must have oversize) • Diameter tape – the best tool for measuring wire rope diameter • Tape measure – for measuring sheave and drum diameters • Camera – needed for good record keeping, reporting and user feedback. • Laser – For measuring deflection and span. • Wire brush – to get to see hidden defects • Magnifying glass – sometimes one needs a real close-up view • Panel key – to suit the range of panels you may need to open • Chipping hammer – checking corrosion essential • Screwdrivers – different sizes and types • Set of ring spanners – be prepared
Diameter Tape
Sheave Gauge Set
Panel Key 8
Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2022
Sheave Gauge with min and max tolerance
