[OC-2] OVERHEAD CRANE DESIGN
- [OC-2.1] Introduction to Overhead Crane Design:
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles and considerations involved in the design of overhead cranes.
- [OC-2.2] Structural Design for Overhead Cranes:
Participants learn about the structural components of overhead cranes, including girder sizing, runway beams, columns, and connections, and the design methodologies to ensure stability and load-bearing capacity
- [OC-2.3] Mechanical Design and Components for Overhead Cranes:
This training module focuses on the mechanical aspects of overhead crane design, covering topics such as hoists, trolleys, brakes, drive systems, and gearing mechanisms.
- [OC-2.4] Electrical Design and Controls for Overhead Cranes:
Participants gain insights into the electrical design of overhead cranes, including power supply, control systems, circuitry, and safety features such as limit switches and emergency stop controls.
- [OC-2.5] Load Calculations for Overhead Cranes:
This course delves into load calculations, including dead loads, live loads, and impact factors, as well as analyzing the dynamic behaviour of cranes during lifting and traversing operations
- [OC-2.6] Overhead Crane’s Control and Automation:
This training segment covers advanced topics related to crane control and automation systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and integration with other industrial systems.
- [OC-2.7] Safety and Compliance in Overhead Crane Design:
This course emphasizes the importance of incorporating safety features, compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and risk assessment techniques in the design process.
- [OC-2.8] Design Optimization and Cost Considerations for Overhead Cranes:
Participants explore techniques for optimizing crane design to improve performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring compliance with safety requirements.