Maintenance and inspection of any equipment play an important role in enhancing the life of the equipment and in reducing the downtime. It is true for a Crane also these are the simple checks to be done at every start of the shift by the crane operator.

• Check the Load Block and make sure all sheaves are running well?
• Is the safety latch in place? Does it operate correctly?
• Inspect the wire rope for any damage and make sure it is lubricated?
• The “Emergency” stop function correctly?
• Do all the directional buttons and motions function correctly?
• Run the Crane Idle along the full bay length and the span check for any discrepancies?
• Check limit switch working in upward, downward, left, right, forward and reverse?
• Start with a lighter load, lift it safely just off the ground, check the functioning of brakes?

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