Overhead Cranes: Understanding The Basics Of Lubricating The Wiring

26 February 2015
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While all cranes, like one from Wazee Crane, must have the ability to safety handle a load that is at least 125% of the crane's rated capacity, the overhead crane's capacity and ability is largely dependent on its entire structure, which includes the wiring used as well. Most overhead cranes use 6 x 19 class wire ropes that contain 6 strands of wiring with a nominal 19 main wires in each strand. Generally speaking, small wires are recommended for situations where flexibility is crucial whereas large wires are recommended when the cable will likely be rubbed or dragged through abrasives. Read More

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Hi, my name is Ani, and ever since I was a very little girl, I have been around heavy construction equipment. By watching my dad and older brothers, I learned how to be safe around heavy equipment. However, after my husband was grievously injured in a heavy construction vehicle accident, I also learned how devastating it can be to be the victim of an accident. To help others avoid what we went through, I decided to create this blog. In this space, I plan to look at all kinds of issues related to heavy construction equipment, selecting the safest equipment, training your employees, creating safety protocols and more. I hope you enjoy reading, and more importantly, that the info here keeps you safe.