Overhead Crane Electrical Maintenance - 3 Days
In this 3-day crane training course, students will learn how to perform electrical inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
Montenay Power Walthon M.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Information presented and
presentation method.
Toromont Energy Marilyn H.Being able to get out on the shop and view parts that we learned about. (The
instructor) was great.
Phelps Dodge Arthur G.The pace and informal setting was good for all involved regardless of individuals
learning speed.
USNRC Ray K.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Hands on portion.
Clearwater Paper Brandon C.Small group - easier to learn material.
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