Glossary of Common Crane Terms Harrington （常见的起重机专业术语哈灵顿）.pdf

Glossary of Common Crane Terms: Adjustable brakes: Electro-mechanical device to Rail sweeps: Device designed to clear obstructions control crane deceleration. from wheel running surface. Bridge beam: Traveling beam connected to end trucks Runway beam: Stationary beams that support crane - supports trolley hoist and load. and load. Commonly fabricated from S or W beams or patented track. Bumpers: Energy absorbing device mounted on end trucks or trolley that reduces impact when the Runway electrification: Delivers power to crane as it truck or trolley contacts either its end stop or another travels along runway. truck or trolley. Span: Dimension from one runway centerline to the Capacity: Maximum rated load which a crane is other runway centerline. designed to carry. Commonly expressed in Tons. System max wheel load: Maximum load exerted (1 Ton = 2,000 lbs.). on runway beams for a crane loaded to its rated Drop stops: Means to limit the drop of a bridge or capacity. It occurs when trolley hoist is located at its trolley in case of wheel or axle failure. maximum end approach and includes an allowance for vertical inertial forces associated with electric Electronic Acceleration Control (EAC): Electronic