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Overhead Crane Electrical Maintenance - 2 Days

Course number: 807A
Length: 2 days
Price: $1500.00
Category: Electrical

This electrical crane maintenance training course highlights electrical maintenance procedures for all types of A.C. crane controls including A.C. full magnetic and adjustable frequency drives and is considered the basic orientation to electrical maintenance.

(What I liked most about the seminar was…) I was able to learn not only how to
train on crane usage but also how to train in general.

BucyrusInternational Jeff C.

(What I liked about the seminar was…) The instructor. I enjoyed the time I spent
in class.

Gerdau Ameristeel Victor M.

(The instructor) did an excellent job. He involved everyone and the atmosphere
was relaxed and educational. I have learned a lot and this course will help me become a better operator.

Nucor Steel Dan D.

(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Hands on inspection. Excellent day trip to manufacturing facility.

Cami Automotive Doug W.

You learn that the crane work you so it's best to be fully alert of vision so you can
properly see the mechanics of your equipment in operation.

Kinder Morgan Nelson F.

Crane Training on Electrical Maintenance

This crane maintenance training course is offered in various cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. This crane training course highlights electrical maintenance procedures for all types of AC crane controls including AC full magnetic and adjustable frequency drives and is considered the basic orientation to electrical crane 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
  • Test, adjust and troubleshoot control components
  • Understand how the plugging, overload and travel limit protection circuits operate individually and in combination
  • Perform brake electrical inspections, tests, adjustments and trouble shooting
  • Perform electrical inspections
  • Perform electrical preventive maintenance procedures

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

 

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