Overhead Crane Maintenance –
Electrical and Mechanical

This course covers the fundamentals of electrical overhead traveling crane inspection, maintenance, and repair. The electro-mechanical content of this course is designed both for electricians and industrial mechanics. Graduates of this course will be well-prepared to perform troubleshooting and first-line maintenance on both the mechanical and electrical components of a variety of overhead cranes.

Note: course delivered at the Morrisburg Campus

Topics:

• Manuals, regulations, and policies
• Introduction to overhead cranes and hoists
• Inspection of structural components
• Prime movers
• Shaft drive assemblies
• Gear drive assemblies
• Brake systems
• Electrical control systems
• Hoist assembly and maintenance
• Wire rope and hardware
• Troubleshooting