Overhead cranes are used in many industries to move heavy and oversized objects that other material handling methods cannot. Several varieties of overhead cranes exist including gantry, semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, storage bridge and wall cranes.
OSHA regulates overhead cranes through 29 CFR 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes. This regulation covers general requirements, design, inspection, and maintenance requirements, as well as operations. As part of the periodic inspections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179, certain parts need to be inspected for wear, cracking or distortion: such as bearings, gears, rollers, etc.
IVC Technologies employs a unique method of vibration collection to allow for the inspection of these components without the need of disassembly and costly delays. Not only are the components verified as being acceptable, the data collected is trend-able over time. Allowing for scheduled replacement of components; rather than costly emergency outages or on a primitive time-basis only.
Utilizing this method of inspections not only insures compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 requirements for specific component inspections, but reduces the cost associated with untimely breakdowns. This translates into more production time without unforeseen delays, creating a more efficient and profitable operation.
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