HOOSIER CRANE is dedicated to providing reliable, quality crane inspection and repair in a timely manner. Our focus on continuous improvement and ongoing training enables us to offer inspection and preventive maintenance programs that help you reduce downtime and costly production losses.
The following will give you an overview of our inspection procedures. Please take the time to read it carefully as it contains important information regarding our inspection audit procedures.
Our audit program is designed to review your overhead system and to report parts that are worn or do not meet certain safety specifications. We will provide you with a quotation to repair any problems and/or replace any worn parts we detect in your system.
Following the inspection, our fully trained service technician will need to meet with you or another designated person in authority to review the audit. During this review, our technician will notify you of any item(s) that could render your equipment unsafe to operate, discuss any recommended repairs and have you sign the inspection work order. This review is an important aspect of our services to you. It enables us to provide you with any important information immediately and ensures that you are aware of any safety concerns uncovered during the audit. Please notify our technician or this office of the proper designated person if you will not be available.
The following is a description of the inspection procedures that our technicians will follow. If there is anything further that you might wish checked, please let us know prior to the inspection date.
OSHA Periodic Inspection Procedure
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“My son and I purchased a small 2 ton crane kit from Hoosier Crane. We had no experience at this type of installation — we are welder/fabricators. The unit was on time, compact, easy-to-install, and works great. We only had two questions during installation and the 24 hour service group answered both of them in minutes... at 11:00 at night. Great service, great crane, happy customers.”
Ed Silchenstedt, Owner
Rockport Welding and Fabrication, Rockport, Texas
Our Services:
Overhead Crane Inspections:
Overhead Crane Operator Training Courses:
HOOSIER CRANE can provide comprehensive Overhead Crane Operators Training. This on-site course is a 2-3 hour course that covers the OSHA, ASME and CMAA requirements for becoming a qualified crane operator.
- ASME B30.2-3.1 Qualifications for and conduct of operators
- CMAA Crane Operators Manual
OSHA Compliant Operator Requirements
- Training
- Testing
- Qualifications to be an operator
- Conduct of an operator
- Crane Terminology- Definitions
- Parts of the crane
- Inspection Requirements
- Visual Inspection
- Checking the pendant
- Daily Inspection Form
- Frequent and Periodic Inspections
- Safe Operating Practices
- Pre Planning
- House Keeping
- Lifting the load
- Moving and Setting the load
Call or email us for more information about Overhead Crane Operator Training.
Overhead Crane & Hoist Library:
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- All wheels are given a visual check. Signs of wear on flanges, tread and bearings are all noted. Cause of any wear is determined. Will be greased if needed externally through serts if working. If not, we will advise the customer.
- Structural connection of bridge to end trucks will be checked. Bolts are checked by tapping with a hammer to locate any loose bolts. Status and location of any discrepancies will be brought to the customer’s attention. Cracks in welds at haunch or in the steel will be noted. Customer will be notified of any problems which will also be recorded in report.
- For sheaves and sheave gearings, a gauge is used to determine wear (if any) in sheave or if groove marks from wire are showing on sheave. Bushings are checked visually.
- On the bottom block, the sheave bearing case, the hook, spread nut and thrust washer are all checked. The hook is checked for wear, loss of material of 10% or more and or cracks.
- On motors and couplings, oil level is noted, loose or missing bolts, and the general condition of brushes, rotor wear and seals are all checked and recorded.
- HOOSIER CRANE will check all controls in electric panel boxes and pull out contacts to inspect if necessary. Contacts will be inspected visually if possible and good operating condition confirmed.
- Includes in-depth inspection of all suspected deficiencies, parts required to repair and evaluation of removal and replacement of defective parts.
- All brakes and pads, discs etc. are checked and listed as either satisfactory, requiring immediate attention or in unacceptable condition.
- Wire rope is checked visually and diameter measured.
- When inspecting controls, joy stick covers are opened up and checked for wear. All operational functions and operational controls are tested. Radio controls are operated in all modes and checked for any discrepancies in control box and controller. The antenna is also inspected.
- For cab controlled cranes, fire extinguishers and all safety related items are checked. Technicians will ensure that all controls operate correctly without removing covers if possible.
- The condition and working order of all buttons on pendants are noted. Technicians ensure that all buttons are legible, there is no strain on the cord and the light and/or horn are in safe condition.
HOOSIER CRANE has an extensive overhead crane inspection program that complies with OSHA and ASME standards. We will provide an efficient and professional crane inspection that will keep your employees safe and your production facility up and running. Call 1-800-509-6131 for more information.
On-Site Overhead Crane Repairs:
- Our service crew is factory-trained, experienced and committed to making sure you are 100% satisfied. We are fully-equipped to repair all makes and models of cranes and hoists at your location. Call 1-800-509-6131 to schedule.
24/7 Emergency Overhead Crane Service:
- We provide 24 hour emergency service to get your crane back in service as quickly as possible. Call 1-800-509-6131 for immediate attention.
