Franco, Reinier M. Me 503 - Me51S1 - Industrial Processes
Franco, Reinier M. Me 503 - Me51S1 - Industrial Processes
Franco, Reinier M. Me 503 - Me51S1 - Industrial Processes
CRANES
A crane is a big construction machine used to transport items horizontally. Because it is equipped with a hoist
rope, cable ropes, and sheaves, it may be used to lift large things or move them to various areas. The crane's
various components may give mechanical benefits that result in great strength.
Since their beginnings in Greece, cranes have been employed in construction. Cranes are mostly utilized in
heavy construction and other types of lifting activities. A crane, which uses pulleys and cables and is based
on fundamental mechanical principles, can lift and lower loads that no human being could. Crane design has
evolved to meet the demands of a diverse variety of industrial applications, and modern cranes routinely
coordinate basic components to perform complex lifting tasks - sometimes in potentially dangerous conditions
for human workers.
1. Jib crane
Jib cranes are nothing more than a different form of bridge crane. These cranes are commonly employed for
repetitive tasks and are permanently installed in the workplace. The jib, or arm, is usually mounted on a wall
or a floor-mounted pillar with a moveable hoist and has some additional movement.
2. Bridge crane
In industrial contexts, bridge cranes, also known as overhead cranes, are prevalent. It gets its name from the
fact that it looks like a bridge, with both steel beams crossing the load and the hoist going along the crane's
bridge portion. Gantry cranes and jib cranes are the two types of overhead cranes.
3. Gantry crane
Although the gantry crane is a sort of overhead crane, the terms are often interchanged. The main difference
between a bridge and a gantry crane is that the latter is supported by both a-frame steel legs and is frequently
mounted on a track.
4. Stacker crane
Stacker cranes are automated machines that store products in warehouses using a forklift-like motion.
Stacker cranes are commonly used in places where unusual working conditions, such as extremely low
temperatures, make it impossible for a human worker to bear.
5. Tower crane
The lifting capacity of tower cranes, which are often utilized in the building of large constructions, is amazing.
Because of its size, tower cranes feature an operating cab that controls the whole crane.
The jib of a tower crane is supported by a concrete base and extends horizontally from the mast (tower
section). A luffing jib can move up and down, but a fixed jib needs a dolly for horizontal movement.
The crane's rotation is controlled by an engine (also known as a slewing unit) positioned at the top of the
mast. Because of their size, tower cranes are built alongside the structure; after the building is done, the
operation is reversed. Because of its height, capacity to transport huge materials, and other qualities, tower
cranes are an essential instrument for the construction of enormous structures.
TRUCKS AND EARTH MOVERS
Almost all construction operations, from house construction to large-scale commercial and civic projects,
need the use of heavy gear. Earth-moving equipment refers to a variety of machines that can excavate,
grade, and move dirt and rock, among other things. Earthmovers and other heavy machinery speed up not
only earthwork, but also materials handling, demolition, and construction. Heavy construction equipment may
be used for a variety of tasks, making it indispensable on construction sites.
1. Hand truck
While hand trucks are frequently mistakenly referred to be dollies, they are distinct in that they have two large
wheels and are able to stand upright. Because of its L-shaped design, hand trucks may easily fit underneath
the object to be moved, avoiding the need to lift it by hand. The hand truck may then be rotated backwards
to rest against the truck's rear after the object is in position.
2. Pallet jack
Pallet jacks are the most basic forklifts, and they're used to transport pallets in a warehouse or trailer. Pallet
jacks are one of the most common products in warehouses, and they're used to move tiny goods over short
distances. For truck loading and unloading, manual and powered pallet jacks are widely employed, while
riding electric pallet jacks can be used for horizontal mobility within warehouses.
3. Walkie stacker
A walkie stacker, also known as a pedestrian walk-behind stacker, is a pallet truck with a mast that allows
pallets to be raised to larger heights. Walkie stackers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each suited to
a certain use. We'll go through each of them in detail in this blog post, as well as offer some basic walkie
stacker application recommendations.
Manual or motorized Walkie Stackers are available. They're most commonly used to move and hoist pallets
in places where a forklift isn't needed, such storerooms, small warehouses, and specialized warehousing
facilities, or as a backup for more costly forklifts.
These machines are suitable for carrying small-capacity items for less than 5 hours per day across a
warehouse or other location. They are better suited to indoor use due to their small wheels and should only
be used on flat concrete surfaces, however they may be ordered with particular needs such as larger wheels
from the factory.
4. Pallet truck
A pallet truck (also known as a pallet jack or a pump truck) is a wheeled trolley that is used to lift and carry
pallets. The tapering prongs of the truck slot beneath the pallet, and the pump handle lifts and lowers the
load. Pallet trucks are commonly seen in warehouses, stockrooms, and other locations that employ wooden
pallets.
5. Platform truck
Platform trucks are flat-decked wheeled carts that enable loading and unloading large or heavy items onto
or off of vehicles to transfer them from one point to another easier. In industrial contexts, steel-deck platform
trucks are the industry standard for transporting large or heavy items. Platform trucks with corrosion-resistant
metal decks are made of aluminum or stainless steel and will not rust even if they are exposed to dampness.
Metal-deck platform trucks with power assist in reducing strain and injury when moving large items and
increasing output. Impact-resistant plastic-deck platform trucks can withstand chemical and moisture
exposure. Platform trucks with wooden decks are quieter than those with metal decks, and they are less likely
to damage delicate materials and finishes on the objects they transport.
11. Side-loader
A side-loader forklift, sometimes called a side-loader, is a type of materials handling equipment designed to
transport long loads. The operator's cab is on the left side of the vehicle, in the front. The bed, often known
as the platform, is located to the right of the cab. The forks are placed in the well, which is located in the heart
of the structure. The mast and forks extend to lift and lower the load onto the bed at its center point. The
weight may therefore be securely moved on the bed with the operator facing front.
Similar to a forklift truck's tilting mast, the entire machine may be tilted horizontally to improve load pickup
and security.
12. Tractor-trailer
It's a tractor that doesn't carry any cargo and is used to pull a train of trailers (for example, dollies or floor
hand trucks). Using a tractor-trailer increases the carrying capability of floor hand trucks. It's widely used at
airports for luggage management.
Reinier M. Franco