When
it comes to lift heavy and bulky loads, cranes are the instruments
that come first in our mind.
Cranes
come in various types and sizes, suiting your requirement you can
choose from the variety available. Some common types of crane that
can deal with your lifting burden are Overhead Crane, gantry crane,
jib crane, workstation crane and more. Among the different types of
cranes, overhead cranes are the one, having the capability to move
extremely heavy loads. Be it any kind of equipment or object, with
overhead cranes it can be easily moved anywhere you want. With the
capacity of lifting the weight from two to three tons to more than
five hundred tons, makes these cranes useful for all kind lifting
purposes. These cranes come in various types like industrial cranes,
process cranes, automated cranes and others. With the rapid
industrialization, the need for these cranes is increasing, making
them a necessary tool in the modern industry.
Steel
mills, petroleum production, construction sites, automative sector,
power plants, aerospace industry, these are some the industries where
overhead cranes are a common sight. As, these industries require
handling of very heavy loads. You can even find them handling some
unusual tasks. For instance in steel industry, it can be found
carrying molten metal and various heavy materials.
Therefore, it is also important to give proper care
towards handling of overhead crane. While operating the crane, if the
safety is not given proper emphasis it may cause huge damage and may
cause dangerous accidents.
The
person, operating these cranes must be a qualified personnel. He
should be given specific training to operate the cranes. They must be
aware of the dangers involved in the functioning of the crane. He
should possess the knowledge of the warning signals to be given at
the time of emergency.
The
operator should be well equipped with all safety gears, involving
proper clothing, safety glasses and hardhats. Besides the crane
operators, other workers on the floor should also be conscious of the
dangers involved. Another thing that should be kept in mind is, a
crane, which is under repairs or not in use for a long time, should
never be operated without proper consultation with the expert.
The
crane operator must have a clear view of the area around the crane
pathway. As it is important for the safety of the people working on
the floor. If possible the area under the crane operation should be
free from any kind of movement, as the risk of any fatal accident
will be reduced.
Besides
this, firefighting and other safety equipment must be there in the
crane's cabin, this way necessary steps can be taken in case of
emergency.
Hence,
taking proper care of safety features and maintenance makes the
overhead crane an efficient and effective tool for your industry.
Maintaining this equipment in a proper way gives you best results,
increasing the productivity of your business.