Course information
In this three day crane training course, students will learn how to perform electrical inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
Phelps Dodge Matt M.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) How good the instructor's
knowledge of the overhead crane was.
Nucor Steel Scott W.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) The experience of giving an oral presentation to the class.
Ternium USA Fol(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Hand on, touring the plants to see the
process.
Ingersoll MachineTools Jim H.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Hands-on examples.
Phelps Dodge Franco R.(What did you like most about the seminar…) Learning more about cranes.
This crane training course highlights electrical maintenance procedures for all types of A.C. crane controls including A.C. full magnetic, stepless and adjustable frequency drives. This crane course is considered the basic orientation to electrical maintenance.
Course objectives
- Identify the function and operation of single speed, two speed, step type, secondary reactor and adjustable frequency A.C. crane controls
- Analyze power and control circuits
- Identify problematic motor symptoms and correct their causes
- Perform control system inspections, tests and adjustments
- Analyze operating characteristics for troubleshooting control system failures
Course outline
- Overhead Crane Electrical Safety
- Overhead Crane Electrical Regulations
- Electrical Tools
- OHMS Law
- Motors
- AC Motors
- Wound Rotor Motors
- DC Motors
- Motor Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Power Distribution
- Crane Electrical Components
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Motor Overload
- Contactors
- Mechanical & Electrical Interlocks
- Transformers & Rectifier
- Limit Switches
- Motor Thermistors
- Resistors
- Encoders
- Brakes & Electric Load Brake - Magnetorque (TM)
- Master Controller, Radio Controls & Crane Pendants
- PLC & Crane Monitoring Equipment
- Crane Overload Limiter
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Basic Speed Control
- Hands-On Student Labs
- Tour of motor manufacturing facility