overhead or gantry crane

Condition monitoring turns crane brake maintenance from reactive to preventive. Common monitoring tools include brake-open limit switches (confirm full release…

A strong inspection routine prevents most crane brake incidents. Daily (pre-shift) checks should include visual inspection for leaks (thrusters/hydraulics), abnormal…

Rail clamps “grip” the rail head/sides to secure the crane; top-of-rail brakes press friction surfaces onto the rail; wedge storm…

For outdoor gantry cranes, normal travel brakes are not always enough to resist storm-level wind loads. High-wind safety typically requires…

Outdoor gantry cranes operate in rain, dust, temperature swings, and often salt spray in coastal yards. Brake protection should combine…

Metallurgy and steel mill cranes face extreme heat, abrasive dust, scale, vibration, and shock loading. Crane brakes in these environments…

The most common installation mistakes include incorrect air gap/shoe clearance, misalignment of the brake to the disc or brake wheel,…

Misalignment (poor coaxiality) between the brake, coupling, motor, and gearbox can cause uneven contact, vibration, and premature wear—leading to unstable…

Load creep after brake application indicates that holding torque is not being fully transferred to the load. Start by confirming…

During an emergency stop, an overhead crane or gantry crane brake must engage quickly, deliver predictable deceleration, and hold the…