abnormal operating conditions

Environmental conditions that are unfavorable, harmful, or detrimental to or for the operation of a crane, such as excessively high or low ambient temperatures, exposure to adverse weather, corrosive fumes, dust-laden or moistureladen atmospheres, and hazardous locations. (ASME B30.2-1990) ACCESS PLATFORM Crane A limited length platform, located on the idler girder to access to the endtruck wheels only. ADJUSTABLE OR Control A method of control by which the motor supply voltage can VARIABLE VOLTAGE be adjusted. (CMAA Spec. 70) administrative or regulatory Regulatory Governmental agency or, in the absence of governmental authority jurisdiction, the employer. (ASME B30.2-1990) ambient temperature General The temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the hoist. (ASME HST-4M-1991) Ampacity Electrical The current carrying capacity expressed in amperes. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) APPOINTED Regulatory Assigned specific responsibilities by the employer or the employers representative. (ASME B30-17) AUTHORIZED Regulatory Appointed by a duly constituted administrative or regulatory authority. (ASME B30-17) Automatic Crane Crane A crane which when activated operates through a preset cycle or cycles. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Automatic Dispatch Carrier Monorail A carrier which when activated operates through a preset cycle or cycles. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) AUXILIARY HOIST Hoist A supplemental hoisting unit, usually designed to handle lighter loads at a higher sped than the main host. (CMAA Spec. 70) AXLE, FIXED Drive A shaft which is fixed in the end truck and about which the wheel revolves. (WCH) AXLE, ROTATING Drive A shaft which is fixed in the wheel and which rotates on bearings fixed in the end truck. (WCH) B-1O Bearing Life General The B-lO bearing life of an anti-friction bearing is the minimum expected life, in hours, of 9O~7o of a group of bearings which are operated at a given speed and loading. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) base or deck mounted Hoist A type of mounting where the hoist is mounted to the top (hoist) side of a horizontal supporting surface. (ASME HST-4M1991) battery system (backup) Below Hook Batteries used to guard against inadvertent load release due Device to loss of primary power to magnet system. (ASME B30.201985) beam Crane & An overhead standard structural or specially fabricated Hoist shape on which the trolley operates. (ASME HST-4M-1991) BEARING LIFE General The L-10 life of an anti-friction bearing is the minimum expected life, hours, of 90 percent of a group of bearings which are operating-at a given speed and loading. The average expected life of the bearings is approximately five times the L-10 life. (CMAA Spec. 70) BEARING, LIFETIME General An antifriction bearing which is provided with seals and a LUBRICATED high-stability oxidation-resistant grease to permit operation of the bearing without re-lubrication for not less than the specified B-10 life. Below the hook device

General

BHN BLOCK, LOAD

General Hoist

BLOCK, UPPER

Hoist

BOGIE

Crane

BOGIE, EQUALIZING

Hoist

BOGIE, FIXED

Crane

boom (of gantry cranes)

Crane

boom (of overhead cranes) Crane

BOX SECTION BRAKE brake, control

Crane Crane & Hoist Crane & Hoist Hoist

brake, countertorque (plugging)

BRAKE, DRAG brake, dynamic

Crane & Hoist Hoist

brake, eddy current

Crane &

Brinell hardness number, measurement of material hardness. (CMAA Spec. 70) The assembly of hook, swivel, bearings, sheaves, pins and frame suspended from the hoisting ropes. In a short type block, the hook and the sheaves are mounted on the same member, called the swivel. In a long type block, the hook and the sheaves are mounted on separate members. (The supporting member for the sheaves is called the sheave pin and the supporting member for the hook is called the trunnion. (WCH) A fixed assembly of sheaves, bearings, pins and frame, located on the trolley cross members, and which supports the load block and its load by means of the ropes. (WCH) A short end truck attached to the end of one girder (or to a connecting member if more than one bogie is used per girder). This type of end truck is used when more than four wheels are required on a crane due to the design of the runway. (WCH) A short end truck which is flexibly connected to one girder (or connecting member) by means of a pin upon which the truck can oscillate to equalize the loading on the two truck wheels. This construction uses a very rigid end tie between the girders. (WCH) A short end truck which is rigidly connected to one girder. A flexible end tie is used between the girders to permit equalization of the wheel loads by torsional deflection of the girders and flexing of the end tie. (WCH) An extension of the trolley runway that may be raised or retracted to obtain clearance for gantry travel. (ASME B30.2-1990) A horizontal member mounted on the trolley to permit hoisting and lowering the load at a point other than directly under the hoist drum or trolley. (ASME B30.2-1990) The rectangular cross section of girders, trucks or other members enclosed on four sides. (CMAA Spec. 70) A device, other than a motor, used for retarding or stopping motion by friction or power means. (CMAA Spec. 70) A method of controlling speed by removing energy from the moving body or by imparting energy in the opposite direction. (ASME B30-16-1993) A method of control by which the power to the motor is reversed to develop torque in the direction opposite to the rotation of the motor using the motor as a generator, with the energy being dissipated by resistance. (ASME B30-161993) A friction brake that provides a continuous retarding force having no external control. (ASME B30-17) A method of controlling speed by block, load the assembly of hook or shackle, swivel. bearing, sheaves, sprockets. pins, and frame suspended by the hoisting rope or load chain. This shall include any appurtenances reeved in the hoisting rope or load chain. (ASME B30-16-1993) A method of controlling or reducing speed by means of an

electrical induction load brake. (ASME B30-17) brake, emergency A method of decelerating a drive when power is not available. The braking effort may be established as a result of action by the operator, or automatically when power to the drive is interrupted.(ASME B30-17) brake, holding Crane & A friction brake for a hoist that is automatically applied and Hoist prevents motion when power to the brake is off. (ASME B30.2-1990) brake, hydraulic Crane A method of controlling or reducing speed by means of displacement of a liquid. (ASME B30-17) brake, mechanical Crane & A method of controlling or reducing speed by friction. Hoist (ASME B30-17) brake, mechanical load Hoist An automatic type of friction brake used for controlling loads in a lowering direction. This unidirectional device requires torque from the motor or hand chain wheel to lower a load but does not impose any additional load on the motor or hand chain wheel when lifting a load. (ASME B30-16-1993) brake, parking Crane A brake for bridge and trolley that may be automatically or manually applied to impede horizontal motion by restraining wheel rotation. (ASME B30-17) brake, pneumatic Crane A method of controlling or powering a drive or brake by means of compressed gas. (ASME B30-17) brake, regenerative Hoist A method of controlling speed in which the electrical energy generated by the motor is fed back into the power system. (ASME B30-17) brake, service Crane A brake for bridge or trolley used by the operator, during normal operation, to apply a retarding force. (ASME B30.21990) BRANCH CIRCUIT Control The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s). (CMAA Spec. 70) breakaway force Below Hook The external force that is required to separate the vacuum Device pad or vacuum lifting device from the load when applied perpendicular to the attachment surface. (ASME B30.201985) BRIDGE Crane That part of an overhead crane consisting of girders, trucks, end ties, walkway and drive mechanism which carries the trolley and travels in a direction parallel to the runway. (CMAA Spec. 70) bridge (crane) travel Crane Crane movement in a direction parallel to the crane runway. (ASME B30.11-1993) BRIDGE CONDUCTORS Crane The electrical conductors located along the bridge structure of a crane to provide power to the trolley. (CMAA Spec. 70) Bridge Crane, Top Running Crane Bridge Crane, Under Crane running Bridge Girder (Crane Girder) Crane Crane member on which carriers or trolleys travel, horizontally mounted between and supported by the end trucks. Building Structure. The structural members of a building which support the building loads and on which the loads of crane or monorail equipment, and the material to be moved, will be imposed. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) BRIDGE RAIL Crane The rail supported by the bridge girders on which the trolley travels. (CMAA Spec. 70)

Hoist Crane

bridge travel BUMPER (BUFFER)

Crane Crane

cab Cab Controlled cab, normal cab, skeleton

Crane

Crane Crane

CAB-OPERATED CRANE CAMBER

Crane Crane

cantilever frame CAPACITY carrier (also known as trolley) Carrier (Trolley)

Crane General Hoist

Crane & Hoist Crane & Hoist Hoist

Carrier Head ceiling mounted

chain, hand chain, load chain, roller

Hoist Hoist Hoist

chain, welded link Circuit Breaker

Hoist Electrical

Clamp

Monorail

The crane movement in a direction parallel to the crane runway. (ASME B30.2-1990) An energy absorbing device for reducing impact when a moving crane or trolley reaches the end of its permitted travel, or when two moving cranes or trolleys come into contact. (CMAA Spec. 70) The operators compartment on a crane. (ASME B30-17) Equipment controlled from an operators cab. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Operators compartment used for controlling a cab-operated crane. (ASME B30.2-1990) Operators compartment used for occasional cab operation of, normally, a floor- or remote-operated crane or carrier. (ASME B30.11-1993) A crane controlled by an operator in a cab located on the bridge or trolley. (CMAA Spec. 70) The slight upward vertical curve given to girders to compensate partially for deflection due to hook load and weight of the Crane. (CMAA Spec. 70) A structural member that supports the trolley of a wall crane. (ASME B30.2-1990) The maximum rated load (in tons) which a cranes designed. to handle. (CMAA Spec. 70) A unit that travels on the bottom flange of a monorail track, jib boom, or bridge girder to transport a load. (ASME B30.11-1993) An assembly with wheels which will run on monorail track or crane girders and which will support a load. (ANSI MH 27.11981) A 2-wheel assembly used with load bars to form a carrier or end truck. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A type of hoist mounting where the hoist is mounted to the underside of a horizontal supporting surface. (ASME HST4M-1991) The chain grasped by the operator to apply force required for lifting, lowering, or traveling motions. (ASME B30-17) The load-bearing chain in a hoist. (ASME B30-17) A series of alternately assembled roller links and pin links in which the pins articulate inside the bushings and the rollers are free to turn on the bushings. Pins and bushings are press fit in their respective link plates. . (ASME B30-161993) A chain consisting of a series of interwoven links fanned and welded. (ASME B30-16-1993) A device to open and close a circuit by non-automatic means, and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overload of current, without injury to itself when properly applied within its rating. (ANSI MH 27.11981) A type of suspension fitting used to support tracks from an overhead structure fastened to the structure by means of pressure rather than welding or direct bolting. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981)

CLEARANCE

Minimum distance from the extremity of a crane to the nearest obstruction. (CMAA Spec. 70) CMAA Crane Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (formerly EQOIElectric Overhead Crane Institute). (CMAA Spec. 70) cold current Below hook The current drawn by the magnet when its coil is at 68 0F device (200C) and at rated voltage. (ASME B30.20-1985) cold current Below hook That current drawn by the magnet when its coil is at 68 0F device (200C) and at rated voltage. (ASME B30.20-1985) Collector, Shoe Electrical The portion of a collector which makes contact by sliding on the conductor bar. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Collector, Wheel Electrical The portion of a collector which makes contact by rolling on the conductor bar. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) COLLECTORS Electrical Contacting devices for collecting current from the runway or bridge conductors. The mainline collectors are mounted on the bridge to transmit current from the runway conductors, and the trolley collectors are mounted on the trolley to transmit current from the bridge conductors. (CMAA Spec. 70) Collectors Electrical Electrical contacting devices providing a path for current flow from stationary conductors to moving equipment. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) collectors, current Electrical Contacting devices for collecting current from runway or bridge conductors. (ASME B30.2-1990) CONDUCTORS, BRIDGE Crane The electrical conductors located along the bridge girder(s) to provide power and control circuits to the trolley. (Sometimes incorrectly called trolley conductors). (WCH) Conductors, Enclosed Electrical A bar used to transmit an electrical current, enclosed in a non-conducting material to minimize accidental contact with the conductor. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Conductors, Open Electrical A bar used to transmit an electrical current. (ANSI MH 27.11981) conductors, runway (main) Electrical The electrical conductors located along a crane runway that transmit control signals and power to the crane. (ASME B30-17) contactor Electrical An electromechanical device for opening and closing an electric power circuit. (ASME HST-4M-1991) CONTACTOR, MAGNETIC Control An electromagnetic device for opening and closing an electric power circuit. (CMAA Spec. 70) control actuator Electrical A manual means at the operating station by which hoist controls are energized. (ASME HST-4M-1991) control braking means Crane & A method of controlling speed by removing energy from the Hoist moving body or by imparting energy in the opposite direction. (ASME HST-4M-1991) control enclosure Electrical The housing containing the electrical control component. (ASME HST-4M-1991) control panel Electrical See control enclosure. Control Voltage. Electrical The voltage impressed on the control devices. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Control, Multi-Speed Electrical A drive control system providing more than one speed operation in either direction using multi-speed squirrel cage. motors. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981)

General

Control, Single Speed Control, Variable Speed CONTROLLER controller, manual controller, spring return

Electrical Electrical Control Control Control

countertorque

Control

Couplings (Splices) COVER PLATE Crane Crane

Crane Girder crane service, heavy

Crane Crane

crane service, normal

Crane

crane service, normal

Crane

crane service, severe crane, automatic crane, cab-operated crane, cantilever gantry

Crane Crane Crane Crane

crane, floor-operated

Crane

A drive control system providing one speed operation in either direction. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A drive control system providing more than one speed operation in either direction using wound-rotor motors. A device for regulating in a pre-determined way the power delivered to the motor or other equipment. (CMAA Spec. 70) A controller having all of its basic functions performed by devices which are operated by hand. (ASME B30-17) A controller that, when released, will return automatically to a neutral (off) positioning, static, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.) that governs the flow of power to or from a motor or other equipment in response to signals from a master switch, push-button station, remote control, automatic program control, or other similar device. (ASME B30.2-1990) A method of controlling speed by applying a variable motor torque in the direction opposite to the direction that the motor is rotating due to being overhauled by the load. (ASME HST-4M-1991) Mechanical devices used to join the adjacent ends of track sections. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) The top or bottom plate of a box girder. (CMAA Spec. 70) A machine for lifting, lowering, and moving a load with the hoisting mechanism a part of the machine. Cranes may be traveling, portable, or fixed type. Traveling Cranes. Cranes that follow a fixed path Underhung Crane. A traveling crane with a movable bridge running on the lower flanges of an overhead fixed runway structure and carrying a movable or fixed hoisting mechanism. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) See Bridge Girder. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Service that involves operating at 85 to 100% of rated load or in excess of 10 lift cycles/hr as a regular specified procedure. (ASME B30.2-1990) Service that involves operating at less than 85% of rated load and not more than 10 lift cycles/hr except for isolated instances. (ASME B30.2-1990) That service which involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated load limit, or with uniform loads of less than 65% of the rated load, for no more than 15% of the time of a single work shift for manually operated cranes and 25% of the time of a single work shift for electrically or pneumatically powered cranes. (ASME B3017) Service that involves normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions. (ASME B30.2-1990) A crane which when activated operates through a preset cycle or cycles. (ASME B30-17) A crane controlled by an operator in a cab attached to the bridge or trolley (refer to Fig. 1). (ASME B30-17) A gantry or semigantry crane in which the bridge girders or trusses extend transversely beyond the crane runway on one or both sides (refer to Fig. 2). (ASME B30-17) A crane that is controlled by a means suspended from the

crane, gantry

Crane

crane, hot molten material- Crane handling crane, manually operated Crane

crane, outdoor storage gantry

Crane

crane, overhead

Crane

crane, polar crane, pulpit-operated crane, remote-operated

Crane Crane Crane

crane, semi-gantry

Crane

crane, single-girder crane, standby crane, wall

Crane Crane Crane

Cranes, Fixed Cranes, Portable

Crane Crane

CREEP SPEED

Control

CROSS SHAFT

Crane

Crossover. (Fixed Transfer Monorail Section)

crane, operated by a person on the floor or on an independent platform (refer to Fig. 3) (ASME B30-17) A crane similar to an overhead crane, except that the bridge for carrying the trolley or trolleys is rigidly supported on two or more legs running on fixed rails or other runway (refer to Fig. 4). (ASME B30-17) An overhead crane used for transporting or pouring molten material. (ASME B30-17) A crane whose hoist mechanism is driven by pulling an endless chain, or whose travel mechanism is driven in the same manner or by manually moving the load or hook. (ASME B30.2-1990) A gantry-type crane of long span usually used for storage of bulk material such as ore, coal, or other similar items; the bridge girders or trusses are rigidly or nonrigidly supported on one or more legs. It may have one or more fixed or hinged cantilever ends. . (ASME B30.2-1990) A crane with a single or multiple girder movable bridge crane a movable or fixed hoisting mechanism and traveling on an overhead fixed runway structure. (ASME B30.2-1990) An overhead or gantry crane that travels on a circular runway. (ASME B30.2-1990) A crane operated from a fixed operator station not attached to the crane. (ASME B30-17) A crane controlled by an operator who is not in a pulpit or in a cab attached to the crane, by any method other than a means suspended from the crane. (ASME B30-17) A gantry with one end of the bridge rigidly supported on one or more legs that run on a fixed rail or runway, the other end of the bridge being supported by an end truck running on an elevated rail or runway. (ASME B30.2-1990) A crane having one bridge girder mounted between, and supported from, the end trucks. (ASME B30.11-1993) A crane which is not in regular service but which is used occasionally or intermittently as required. (ASME B30-17) A crane having a cantilever frame with or without trolley, and supported from a side wall or line of columns of a building. It is a traveling type and operates on a runway attached to the side wall or columns. (ASME B30.2-1990) Cranes which are non-mobile. Derricks and jib cranes are classified as fixed cranes. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Cranes having a revolving superstructure with power plant, operating machinery and boom mounted on a fully mobile carriage not confined to a fixed path. Crawler, locomotive and truck cranes are classified as portable cranes. A very slow, constant, continuous, fixed rate of motion of the hoist, trolley, or bridge: usually established at 1% to 10% of the normal full load speed. (WCH) The shaft extending across the bridge, used to transmit torque from motor to bridge drive wheels. (CMAA Spec. 70) A connecting track with an interlock mechanism on both ends, mounted between two interlocking cranes, used to transfer a carrier from one bridge to the other. (ANSI MH

Crosstrack Switch

Monarail

Curves

Monorail

CUSHIONED START cushioned start DEAD LOADS

Control Control General

DEFLECTION

Crane

designated

Regulatory

DIAPHRAGM

Crane

Disconnecting Means

Electrical

Double Girder Crane drift point

Crane Crane & Hoist

DRIVE GIRDER Driving Head.

Crane

Crane & Monorail drop section (also known as Monorail lift section) drum DUMMY CAB Hoist Crane

dynamic

Control

DYNAMIC LOWERING

Hoist

27.1-1981) A track switch containing one straight section of moving track pivoted in the center which can be rotated to align it with other crossing tracks to allow passage of a carrier through the junction without changing the direction of the carrier motion. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Formed sections of monorail track used to change the horizontal or vertical direction of carrier travel. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) An electrical or mechanical method for reducing the rate of acceleration of a travel motion. (CMAA Spec. 70) An electrical or mechanical method for reducing the rate of acceleration of trolley motion. (ASME HST-4M-1991) The loads on a structure which remain in a fixed position relative to the structure. On a crane bridge such loads include the girders, footwalk, cross shaft, drive units, panels, etc. (CMAA Spec. 70) Displacement due to bending or twisting in a vertical or lateral plane, caused by the imposed live and dead loads. (CMAA Spec. 70) Selected or assigned by the employer or the employers representative as being competent to perform specific duties. (ASME B30.2-1990) A plate or partition between opposite parts of a member, serving a definite purpose in the structural design of the member. (CMAA Spec. 70) A device, or group of devices, or other means whereby the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from their power source. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A .crane having two bridge girders mounted between and supported from the end trucks. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A point on a travel motion master switch or on a manual controller that maintains the brake released while the motor is not energized. This allows for coasting. (ASME B30.21990) The girder on which the bridge drive machinery is mounted. (CMAA Spec. 70) A motordriven carrier head which is supported from and propelled by the load bearing wheels. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A mechanism that will permit a section of track(s) to be lifted or lowered out of alignment with the stationary track(s). (ASME B30.11-1993) The cylindrical member around which rope is wound for lifting or lowering the load. (ASME B30-16-1993) An operators compartment or platform on a pendant or radio controlled crane, having no permanently-mounted electrical controls, in which an operator may ride while controlling the crane. (CMAA Spec. 70) A method of controlling speed by using the motor as a generator, with the energy being dissipated by resistance. (ASME HST-4M-1991) A method of control by which the hoist motor is so connected in the lowering direction, that when it is over-

eddy current Control EDDY-CURRENT BRAKING Control electric baffle Electrical

ELECTRIC OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANE

Crane

ELECTRICAL BRAKING SYSTEM Electrically Interlocked

Hoist

Control

Electrification.

Electrical

ENCLOSED CONDUCTOR ENCLOSURE

Electrical Electrical

END APPROACH

Crane

END STOP

Crane & Runway Crane

END TIE

end truck

Crane

hauled by the load, it acts as a generator and forces current either through the resistors or back into the line. (CMAA Spec. 70) See eddy current braking A method of control by which the motor drives through an electrical induction load brake. (CMAA Spec. 70) Conductors that are wired to cut off electric power to approaching motor-driven equipment if track switches, drop sections, and other movable track devices are not properly set for passage of equipment. (ASME B30.11-1993) An electrically operated machine for lifting, lowering and transporting loads, consisting of a movable bridge carrying a fixed or movable hoisting mechanism and traveling on an overhead runway structure. (CMAA Spec. 70) A method of controlling crane motor speed when in an overhauling condition, without the use of friction braking. (CMAA Spec. 70) An electrical device in the starter circuit which prevents a short circuit when opposite controls are operated at the same time. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) The track mounted conductor system by which the moving equipment receives its electrical power. (ANSI MH 27.11981) A conductor or group of conductors substantially enclosed to prevent accidental contact. (CMAA Spec. 70) A housing to contain electrical components, usually specified by a NEMA classification number. (CMAA Spec. 70) The minimum horizontal distance, parallel to the runway, between the outermost extremities of the crane and the centerline of the hook. (CMAA Spec. 70) A device to limit travel of a trolley or crane bridge. This device normally is attached to a fixed structure and normally does not have energy absorbing ability. (CMAA Spec. 70) A structural member other than the end truck which connects the ends of the girders to maintain the squareness of the bridge. (CMAA Spec. 70) An assembly consisting of the frame and wheels which support the crane girder(s) and allow movement along the runway. (ASME B30.11-1993) A device which compensates for unequal length or stretch of a rope or chain. (ASME B30-16-1993) Applies to hazardous objects not guarded or isolated (capable of being contacted inadvertently). (ASME B30-17) A provision designed to automatically stop or safely control any motion in which a malfunction occurs. (CMAA Spec. 70) The wiring required after erection of the crane. (CMAA Spec. 70) An axle which is fixed in the truck and on which the wheel revolves. (CMAA Spec. 70) See Crossover. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981)

END TRUCK LOA equalizer exposed FAIL-SAFE FIELD WIRING FIXED AXLE FIxed Transfer Section

Crane Hoist Electrical General General Crane

fixed transfer section (also Monorail known as crossover)

FLEET ANGLE

Floor Controlled

FOOT WALK

force, breakaway

Fork

friction-type pressure gripping lifters GANTRY CRANE

gantry leg Gauge

GIRDER, AUXILIARY (OUTRIGGER)

GIRDER, BRIDGE

GIRDER, DRIVE (GIRDER A)

GIRDER, IDLER (GIRDER B) GIRDER, RUNWAY

Glide Switch (Sliding Switch)

A connecting track with an interlock mechanism on both ends, mounted between two interlocking cranes, used to transfer a carrier from one bridge to the other. (ASME B30.11-1993) Hoist The angle formed by the wire rope and the drum groove or sheave groove in the plane which contains the wire rope and is parallel to the drum or sheave axis. (WCH) Control Motor propelled units which are controlled by an operator on the floor by means of pushbutton station suspended from the overhead equipment. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Crane The full-length walkway with handrail and toeboards, attached to the bridge or trolley for access purposes. Not to be confused with an access platform (usually a short platform provided only to access endtruck). Below hook the force that must be applied to a magnet to remove it device from a piece of ferromagnetic material to which it is magnetically attached. (ASME B30.20-1985) Below hook A mechanical device for use on interlocking transfer device equipment to mechanically prevent passage. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Below hook Lifters that grip the load without significant or harmful device permanent deformation of the load surface (see Figs. 17 through 21). (ASME B30.20-1985) Crane A crane similar to an overhead crane except that the bridge for carrying the trolley or trolleys is rigidly supported on two or more legs running on fixed rails or other runway. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane The structural member which supports a bridge girder or end tie from the sill. (ASME B30-17) Crane The center-to-center distance between the load carrying flanges of the two crane girders of a double girder crane. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Crane An additional girder, either solid or latticed, arranged parallel to the bridge girder(s) for supporting the foot-walk, control panels, operators cab, etc., to reduce the torsional forces such loads might otherwise impose. (WCH) Crane The principal horizontal beam(s) of the crane, which supports the trolley, is supported by the end trucks, and is perpendicular to the runway. (WCH) Crane The bridge girder to which the bridge motor and gearcase(s) are attached. For cranes having a drive on each girder, it is the girder to which the control panels and/or the cab are attached. (WCH) Crane The bridge girder which does not have the bridge drive attached, but which usually carries the bridge conductors. (WCH) Crane A horizontal beam attached to the building columns or wall, and supporting a runway rail on which the crane travels. (WCH) Monorail A track switch with a movable end frame containing straight and/or curved sections of track. The inner frame can be slid to align these sections of track with other tracks for routing carriers from one track to another. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981)

grip ratio

gripping force GROUND FAULT

Guide, chain hand chain hanger rod

Hanger Rod.

hazardous (classified) locations

headroom

Below hook The ratio of the sum of the horizontal forces on one side of device the load to the live weight of the load. For example, if the total horizontal force on one side of the load is 100,000 lb. and the live load is 50,000 lb. the grip ratio is 2. For purposes of this calculation, the weight of the load does not include the weight of the lifter (see Fig. I). (ASME B30.201985) Below hook The force the lifting device exerts on the load. (ASME device B30.20-1985) Electrical An accidental conducting connection between the electrical circuit or equipment and the earth or some conducting body that serves in place of the earth. (CMAA Spec. 70) Hoist A means to guide the load chain at the load sprocket. (ASME B30-16-1993) Hoist The chain provided to control movement of a hand chain operated trolley. (ASME HST-4M-1991) Monorail A steel rod which, together with other fittings, is used to suspend the track from the supporting structure. (ASME B30.11-1993) Crane & Steel rods which, together with other fittings, are used to Monorail suspend the track from the supporting structure. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Regulatory Locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist. Locations are classified depending on the properties of the flammable vapors, liquids or gases. or combustible dusts or fibers which may be present and the likelihood that a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity is present. Refer to ANSI/NFPA 70. Class I locations Locations in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures Class 2 locations Locations that are hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust Class 3 locations Locations that are hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitable fibers or filings, but in which such fibers or filings are not likely to be in suspension in the air in quantities sufficient to produce ignitable mixtures. (ASME B30-16-1993) Hoist Headroom is measured with the load hook at its upper limit of travel and is the distance from the saddle of the load hook to the following locations (see Fig. 1) (a) centerline of the suspension holes on lug suspended hoists [see Fig. 1, sketch (a)]; (b) saddle of the top hook on hook suspended hoists [see Fig. 1, sketch (b)]; (c) bottom of the beam on trolley suspended hoists [see Fig. 1, sketch (c)]; (d) supporting surface on base and deck mounted hoists [see Fig. 1, sketch (d)]; (e) uppermost point of hoist on wall and ceiling mounted hoists [see Fig. 1, sketches (e) and (f)]. . (ASME HST-4M-

high temperature service

General

Hoist

Hoist

hoist motion hoist speed hoist, auxiliary HOIST, MAIN holding brake HOOK APPROACH HOOK APPROACH, END

Hoist Hoist Hoist Hoist Hoist Crane & Hoist Crane & Hoist Crane & Hoist Hoist Crane Hoist Below hook device Hoist

HOOK APPROACH, SIDE

hook suspended HOOK TO HOOK APPROACH hook; latch type horizontal lift

1991) A condition where the surface to which the vacuum pad (or pads) is attached is above 2500F (1200C). (ASME B30.201985) A suspended machinery unit which is used for lifting or lowering a freely suspended (unguided) load. (ASME HST4M-1991) That motion which lifts or lowers a load. (ASME B30-17) Hoist speed is the rate of motion that the load hook attains while lifting rated load. A supplemental hoisting unit, usually of lower load rating and higher speed than the main hoist. (ASME B30-17) The primary hoist mechanism provided for lifting and lowering the rated load of the crane. (WCH) A friction brake for a hoist which is automatically applied and prevents motion when power is off. (ASME HST-4M-1991) The minimum horizontal distance between the center of the runway rail and the hook. (CMAA Spec. 70) The minimum horizontal distance, parallel to the runway, between the centerline of the hook(s) and the face of the wall (or columns) at the end of the building. (WCH) The minimum horizontal distance, perpendicular to the runway, between the centerline of a hook (main or auxiliary) and the centerline of the runway rail. (WCH) Suspension of hoist from a trolley or rigid structure by means of a hook(s) at top of hoist. (ASME HST-4M-1991)

IDLER SHEAVE

Impact Allowance IMPACT FACTOR INCH (INCHING) indentation-type pressure gripping lifters indicator, internal control function

Crane Crane & Hoist Crane & Hoist Below hook device Below hook device

Inductive Load

Below hook device INDUSTRIAL DUTY CRANE Crane & Hoist

A type of hook with a mechanical device to bridge the throat opening of the hook. (ASME HST-4M-1991) A condition where the surface to which the vacuum pad (or pads) is attached is in a horizontal plane. (ASME B30.201985) A sheave used to equalize tension in opposite parts of a rope. Because of its slight movement, it is not termed a running sheave. (CMAA Spec. 70) See Impact Factor. Additional hook load assumed to result from the dynamic effect of the live load. (CMAA Spec. 70) See jog. Often used incorrectly to refer to creep speed. (WCH) Lifters that carry the load by applying force to indent the sides of the load (see Figs. 15 and 16). (ASME B30.201985) An indicator which shows that the permanent magnet material in one type of electrically controlled permanent magnet has been positioned internally to provide full magnetic attraction. (ASME B30.20-1985) An electrical load which has a lagging power factor. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Service classification covered by CMAA Specification No. 70, Specifications for Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes.

ingot turnover grab INSULATION CLASS Interlock Mechanism.

Interlocking Crane

interlocking mechanism

INVERTER (VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE) jib boom JOG (INCH)

K.S.I. KIP KNEE BRACE latch latch, automatic LATCH, HOOK LATERAL FORCES lateral hook travel

LEFTHAND END

lift

LIFT (HOOK TRAVEL)

LIFT CYCLE

(CMAA Spec. 70) Below hook A manipulating lifter (see Fig). (ASME B30.20-1985) device Crane & Motor winding insulation rating which indicates its ability to Hoist withstand heat and moisture. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane & A mechanical device to lock together the adjacent ends of Monorail two cranes or a crane to a crossover or spur track to permit the transfer of carriers from one crane or track to the other. Crane & A crane with an interlock mechanism on one or both ends Monorail enabling it to be mechanically locked to another crane, crossover, or spur track for the purpose of transferring a carrier from one to another. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Monorail A mechanical device to lock together the adjacent ends of two cranes, or a crane to a fixed transfer section or spur track, to permit the transfer of carriers from one crane or track to the other. (ASME B30.11-1993) Control A method of control by which the fixed line voltage and frequency is changed to a three-phase system with infinitely variable voltage and frequency. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane A horizontal cantilever track for supporting the carrier. (ASME B30.11-1993) Crane & To move the hook, trolley, or bridge in a series of short, Hoist discontinuous, increments by momentary operation of a controller. (WCH) Crane Kips per square inch, measurement of stress intensity. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane & A unit of force, equivalent to 1000 pounds. (CMAA Spec. Hoist 70) General The diagonal structural member joining the building column and roof truss. (CMAA Spec. 70) Below hook A device for holding a lifter in the open or closed position. device (ASME B30.20-1985) Below hook A sequencing latch mechanism operated by lifter motion. device (ASME B30.20-1985) Hoist A device used to bridge the throat opening of a hook. (WCH) Runway Horizontal forces perpendicular to the axis of the member being considered. (CMAA Spec. 70) Hoist The lateral movement of the load hook between its position at the upper limit of travel and its position at the lower limit of travel. (ASME HST-4M-1991) Crane A reference to parts or dimensions on the viewers left of the centerline of span, established when facing the drive girder side of the crane. (WCH) Hoist The maximum vertical distance through which the load hook can travel, and the total allowable hook movement between its upper limit of travel and its position when at the lower limit of travel (see Fig. 1) Hoist The maximum vertical distance through which the hook(s) can move, as determined by the length of rope and/or the number of grooves on the drum. (WCH) Crane & Single lifting and lowering motion (with or without load). Hoist (CMAA Spec. 70)

lift limiting device

Hoist

Lift Section lifting beam (spreader beam) lifting devices

limit device LIMIT SWITCH

LINE CONTACTOR LIVE LOAD load load (capacity), rated load (capacity), specified application load (maximum), specified load bar

load block

Load Carrying Flange. LOAD CYCLE load hook load suspension parts

LOAD, DEAD

An electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical device for limiting the upward or downward travel of the load hook at the extremities of lift. This device may limit lift at any point within the extremities of lift, if designed to be adjustable. (ASME HST-4M-1991) Monorail A mechanism which will lift a section of track out of alignment with a stationary track. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Below hook A load supporting lifter (see Fig. 2). (ASME B30.20-1985) device Hoist Devices which are not normally reeved onto the hoist rope or chain, such as hook-on buckets, magnets. grabs. and other supplemental devices used for ease of handling certain types of loads. The weight of these devices is to be considered part of the load to be lifted. (ASME B30-161993) Control A device which is operated by some part or motion of a power driven hoist to limit motion. (ASME B30-16-1993) General A device designed to cut off the power automatically at or near the limit of travel for the crane motion. (CMAA Spec. 70) Control A contactor to disconnect power from the supply lines. (CMAA Spec. 70) General A load which moves relative to the structure under consideration. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane & The total superimposed weight on the load block or hook. Hoist (ASME B30.2-1990) General The maximum load that the lifting magnet is designated to handle by the manufacturer. (ASME B30.20-1985) General A load applied to the lifting magnet when it is used to handle a specified load. (ASME B30.20-1985) General A load identified by part number or other controlled definition. (ASME B30.20-1985) Hoist A load-carrying member between carriers load block the assembly of hook or shackle, swivel, bearing, sheaves, pins, and frame suspended by the hoist rope or load chain. This shall include any appurtenances reeved in the hoisting rope or load chain. (ASME B30.11-1993) Hoist The assembly of hook or shackle, swivel, bearing, sheaves, pins, and frame suspended by the hoisting rope or load chain. This shall include any appurtenances reeved in the hoisting ropes. (ASME B30.2-1990) Crane & The lower flange of the track on which the load bearing Monorail wheels roll. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Crane & One lift cycle with load plus one lift cycle without load. Hoist (CMAA Spec. 70) Hoist the hook used to connect the load to the hoist. (ASME HST4M-1991) Hoist The load suspension parts of the hoist are the means of suspension (hook or lug). the structure or housing which supports the drum or load sprocket. the drum or load sprocket. the rope or load chain, the sheaves or sprockets. And the load block or hook. (ASME B30-16-1993) Crane & The load(s) on a portion of the crane, which remain(s) in

Hoist LOAD, LIVE Crane & Hoist

load, rated

Hoist

lock bar sheer lifter LONGITUDINAL STIFFENERS low temperature service

Crane Below hook device Crane & Monorail Hoist

Lug

lug suspended

Magnet magnet, lifting

Below hook device Below hook device

magnet, lifting, close proximity operated

Below hook device

magnet, lifting, close proximity operated

Below hook device

magnet, lifting, general application

Below hook device

Magnet, lifting, remotely operated

Below hook device

affixed position relative to the member being considered. (WCH) A load which moves or varies relative to the member being considered. For the trolley, the live load consists of the rated load plus the weight of the block. For the bridge, the live load consists of the rated load plus the weight of the trolley. (WCH) The maximum load designated by the manufacturer for which a crane or individual hoist is designed and built. (ASME B30-17) A supporting lifter (see Fig. II) . (ASME B30.20-1985) Horizontal members attached to the web of the bridge girder to prevent web buckling. (CMAA Spec. 70) A condition where the surface to which the vacuum pad (or pads) is attached is below 00F (180C). (ASME B30.201985) A mechanical device fixed to the end truck or wheel yoke which will prevent the crane or carrier from falling in the event of a wheel or axle failure. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A hoist suspended from a trolley or permanent structure by means of bolt(s) or pin(s) through a rigid or swivel type lug. (ASME HST-4M-1991) An electromagnetic device carried on a hoist hook, used to pick up and carry loads magnetically. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) (a) electromagnet, battery-powered a magnet which requires continuous current supplied by a battery to maintain holding force (see Fig. 32) (b) electromagnet, externally powered a magnet suspended from a crane which requires power from a source external to the crane (c) permanent magnet, electrically controlled a magnet which derives holding force from permanent magnet material and requires current only during the period of attachment or release (see Fig. 33) (d) permanent magnet. manually controlled a magnet which derives holding force from permanent magnet material and requires a manual effort during period of attachment or release (see Fig. 34). (ASME B30.20-1985) A lifting magnet used in such a fashion that the operator manually positions the magnet on the load, and manually guides the magnet and load during a lift. (ASME B30.201985) A lifting magnet used in such a fashion that the operator manually positions the magnet on the load, and manually positions the magnet and load during a lift. (ASME B30.201985) Lifting magnets that are intended by the manufacturer to be used on a number of different geometrical shapes and do not fall under the category of remotely operated lifting magnets. (ASME B30.20-1985) A lifting magnet which does not require the operator or other personnel to be in close proximity to the magnet or its load while the magnet is in use (see Figs. 35 and 36). (ASME B30.20-1985)

magnet, lifting, submersible Below hook device magnet. lifting, specified application

a special magnet that has been designed to be immersed in liquid. (ASME B30.20-1985) Lifting magnets that are designed for lifting specified geometrical configurations and weights of designated parts, identified by part number or other controlled definition and used in a controlled manner. (ASME B30.20-1985) MAGNETIC CONTROL Control A means of controlling direction and speed by using magnetic contactors and relays. (CMAA Spec. 70) main hoist Hoist The primary hoist mechanism provided for lifting and lowering the rated load. (ASME B30.2-1990) MAIN LINE CONTACTOR Control A magnetic contactor used in the incoming power circuit from the main line collectors. (CMAA Spec. 70) MAIN LINE DISCONNECT Control A manual switch which breaks the power lines leading from SWITCH the main line collectors. (CMAA Spec. 70) man trolley Monorail A trolley having an operators cab attached to it. (ASME B30.2-1990) manipulating lifter Below hook A lifter that rotates the load about one or more axes during device the lifting process (see Figs. 22 through 26). (ASME B30.201985) MANUAL-MAGNETIC Control A power disconnecting means consisting of a magneticDISCONNECT SWITCH contactor that can be operated by remote pushbutton and can be manually operated by a handle on the switch. (CMAA Spec. 70) MASTER SWITCH Control A manually operated device which serves to govern the operation of contactors and auxiliary devices of an electric control. (CMAA Spec. 70) MATCH MARKING General Identification of non-interchangeable parts for reassembly after shipment. (CMAA Spec. 70) MEAN EFFECTIVE LOAD Crane & A load used in durability calculations accounting for both Hoist maximum and minimum loads. (CMAA Spec. 70) mechanical braking means Crane & A method of controlling or reducing speed by friction. Hoist (ASME HST-4M-1991) mechanical load brake Hoist An automatic type of friction brake used for controlling loads in a lowering direction. This unidirectional device requires torque from the motor to lower a load but does not impose additional load on the motor when lifting a load.. (ASME HST-4M-1991) Mechanically Interlocked Control A mechanical device which prevents operation of opposite controls at the same time. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) MESSENGER TRACK Crane A horizontal member, mounted along a handrail or girder, supporting movable carriers from which festooned wires are hung. The festooned wires may be used to transmit current from the bridge to the trolley or from the bridge to a pendant control unit. (WCH) MILL DUTY CRANE Crane & Service classification covered by AISE Standard No. 6, Hoist Specification for Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes for Steel Mill Service. (CMAA Spec. 70) Monorail Monorail An overhead track upon which carriers travel, used to transport loads. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Motor Circuit Switch Control A switch, rated in horsepower, capable of interrupting the maximum operating overload current of a motor of the same horsepower rating as the switch at the rated voltage. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981)

multiple-pad mechanical vacuum lifter NON-COASTING MECHANICAL DRIVE

Below hook See Fig. 29 . device Crane A drive with coasting characteristics such that it will stop the motion within a distance in feet equal to 10 percent of the rated speed in feet per minute when traveling at rated speed with rated load. (CMAA Spec. 70) normal operating conditions Crane & Conditions during which a hoist is performing functions Hoist within the scope of the original design. (ASME HST-4M1991) normal operating conditions Crane Conditions during which a crane or carrier is performing (of cab-operated cranes or functions within the scope of the original design. Under carriers) these conditions, the operator manually operated hoists, and 25% of the time for electric or pneumatic-powered hoists, of a single work shift. (ASME B30.11-1993) normal operating conditions Crane Conditions during which a crane is performing functions (of floor-operated cranes) within the scope of the original design. Under these conditions, the operator is at the operating control devices that are attached to the crane but operated with the operator off the crane, and there is no person on the crane. (ASME B30.2-1990) Normal Walking Speed. General A walking speed assumed to be 150 feet per minute (45.7 meters per minute). of a carrier when the elements are not securely locked. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) OPERATORS CAB Crane The operators compartment from which movements of the crane are controlled. To be specified by the manufacturer as open, having only sides or a railing around the operator, or enclosed, complete with roof, windows, etc. (CMAA Spec. 70) OVERLOAD Crane & Any load greater than the rated load.(CMAA Spec. 70) Hoist OVERLOAD LIMIT DEVICE Hoist Refer to Section 4.3 for a complete definition. (CMAA Spec. 70) OVERLOAD PROTECTION Hoist A device operative on excessive current to cause and (OVERCURRENT) maintain the interruption or reduction of current flow to the equipment governed. (CMAA Spec. 70) OVERSPEED LIFTING Hoist overtravel restraint Hoist A device used to prevent the slack load chain from inadvertently being lowered out of the load sprocket. (ASME B30-16-1993) parts (lines) Hoist Number of lines of rope supporting the load block or hook. (ASME HST-4M-1991) PATENTED TRACK Crane A generic term referring to crane and monorail equipment built in accordance with the MMA specification utilizing a composite track section incorporating a proprietary bottom flange shape. (CMAA Spec 74) pawl Hoist A device for holding the machinery against undesired rotation by engaging a ratchet. (ASME B30-16-1993) peel-off Below hook A prying action which takes place when deflection of an device overhanging load exceeds the compensating ability of the vacuum pad or vacuum lifting device resulting in loss of load. (ASME B30.20-1985) PENDANT PUSHBUTTON Crane & Means suspended from the crane operating the controllers STATION Hoist from the floor or other level beneath the crane. (CMAA

pitch diameter

Hoist

PITCH DIAMETER (ROPE)

Hoist

PLAIN REVERSING CONTROL PLUGGING

Crane & Hoist Control

PLUGGING RELAY

Control

primary upper limit device

Hoist

Spec. 70) The distance from center to center of a rope passing over a sheave or wound on a drum, measured across the diameter of the sheave or drum power transmission parts the power transmission parts of the hoist are the machinery components, including the gears, shafts, clutches, couplings, bearings, motors, and brakes. (ASME HST-4M1991) Distance through the center of ~ drum or sheave from center to center of a rope passed about the periphery. (CMAA Spec. 70) A reversing control which has identical characteristics for both directions of motor rotation. (CMAA Spec. 70) A control function which accomplishes braking by reversing the motor line voltage polarity or phase sequence. (CMAA Spec. 70) A current relay used on a bridge or trolley control panel which senses current in the motor secondary circuit of an alternating current motor and limits reverse torque of the motor to the first control point until the motor rotation has stopped. In a direct current control panel, the relay performs the same function by establishing a patented sensing circuit at the motor armature. (Sometimes called an anti- plugging relay.) (WCH) The first device that, when actuated, limits hoisting motion in the upward direction. (ASME B30.2-1990) Important, this is not to be used as a operational limit switch. An assembly containing overload and undervoltage protection for all crane motions. (CMAA Spec. 70) A unit operated from a fixed operator station not attached to the crane. Pushbutton Station. A device consisting of pushbutton operated contacts in an enclosure used by the operator for control of the powered motions of the crane, hoist, and other auxiliary equipment. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) An electrical control device, consisting push button operated contacts, used by the operator for the control of the powered motions of the crane, hoist, and other auxiliary equipment. (ASME B30-17) A person who, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional standing or by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work. (ASME B30-17) A unit operated from a radio transmitter located at a point not mechanically attached to the device being controlled. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A device attached to the crane and located in front of the cranes leading wheels to push aside loose obstructions. (ASME B30-17) The track supported by the bridge girder(s), on which the trolley travels. (WCH) The track supported by the runway beams, on which the

Process Crane PROTECTIVE PANEL Pulpit Controlled

Crane Control Crane & Monorail

push button station

Hoist

qualified person

Regulatory

Radio Controlled

Control

rail sweep

Crane

RAIL, BRIDGE RAIL, RUNWAY

Crane Runway

rated load (capacity)

Crane & Hoist Hoist Hoist

reach Reeving

regenerative braking means Hoist

REGULATED SPEED

Crane & Hoist Control

Remote Controlled

RIGHTHAND END

Crane

rope rope drum rope sheave Rotary Switch

Hoist Hoist Hoist Monorail

ROTATING AXLE running sheave RUNWAY RUNWAY CONDUCTORS RUNWAY RAIL S SECTION SAFETY LUG

Crane Hoist Runway Runway Runway Crane & Runway Crane

service platform

Crane

service, heavy

Crane &

crane travels. (WCH) The maximum load designated by the manufacturer for which a crane or individual hoist is designed and built. (ASME B30.2-1990) Reach is equal to lift plus headroom. (ASME HST-4M-1991) The reeving of the hoist is the path of the rope between the hoist and the load block (a) double reeving two parts of line leading off of the drum (see Fig. 2). (b) single reeving one part of the line leading off of the drum (see Fig. 2). (ASME HST-4M-1991) A method of controlling speed in which the electrical energy generated by the motor is fed back into the power system rope refers to wire rope unless otherwise specified. (ASME HST-4M-1991) A function which tends to maintain constant motor speed for any load for a given speed setting of the controller. (CMAA Spec. 70) A unit operated from a control station located at a point not mechanically attached to the device being controlled. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A reference to parts or dimensions on the viewers right of the centerline of span, established when facing the drive girder side of the crane. (WCH) Refers to wire rope unless otherwise specified. (ASME B3017) The cylindrical member around which the rope is wound for lifting and lowering the load. (ASME HST-4M-1991) A grooved wheel used with a rope to change direction and point of application of a pulling force. (ASME HST-4M-1991) A track switch with a movable inner frame containing straight and/or curve sections of track. The inner frame can be rotated around a vertical axis to align these tracks with other tracks for routing carriers from one track to another. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) An axle which rotates with the wheel.(CMAA Spec. 70) A sheave that rotates as the hook is lifted or lowered. (ASME HST-4M-1991) The rails, beams, brackets and framework on which the crane operates. (CMAA Spec. 70) The main conductors mounted on or parallel to the runway which supplies current to the crane. (CMAA Spec. 70) The rail supported by the runway beams on which the bridge travels. (CMAA Spec. 70) A standard beam shape as defined by the American Institute of Steel Construction. (CMAA Spec. 74) A mechanical device fixed securely to the end truck or trolley yoke which will limit the fall of the crane or carrier in case of wheel or axle failure. (CMAA Spec. 74) A means provided for workers to perform maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and repairs of cranes (ASME B3017) That service which involves operation within the rated load

service, normal

Hoist Crane & Hoist

service, severe shall shear breakaway force

SHEAVE

sheave, running sheave; nonrunning (equalizer) should

side pull Simple Beam

Single Reeved SKELETON CAB SKEWING FORCES

SPAN splice SPRING RETURN

sprocket, idle sprocket. load

spur track

Squaring Shaft

limit which exceeds normal service. (ASME B30-16-1993) That distributed service which involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated load limit, or uniform loads less than 65% of rated load for not more than 15% of the time for manually operated hoists, and 25% of the time for electric-or air-powered hoists. (ASME B30-161993) Crane & That service which involves normal or heavy service with Hoist abnormal operating conditions. (ASME B30-16-1993) Regulatory This word indicates that a rule is mandatory and must be followed. (ASME B30.2-1990) Below hook The external force that is required to separate or slide the device vacuum pad or vacuum lifting device on the load when the force is applied parallel to the attached load surface. (ASME B30.20-1985) Hoist A grooved wheel or pulley used with a rope or chain to change direction and point of application of a pulling force. (CMAA Spec. 70) Hoist A sheave which rotates as the load block is lifted or lowered. (ASME B30-16-1993) Hoist A sheave used to equalize tension in opposite parts of the rope. Because of its slight movement, it is not termed a running sheave. . (ASME B30.2-1990) Regulatory This word indicates that a rule is a recommendation, the advisability of which depends on the facts in each situation. (ASME B30.2-1990) Hoist The component of the hoist pull acting horizontally when the hoist lines are not operated vertically. (ASME B30-17) General A structural member supported and unrestrained at each end and subjected to loads acting transversely to its longitudinal axis. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Hoist Crane Same as dummy cab. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane Lateral forces on the bridge truck wheels caused by the bridge girders not running perpendicular to the runways. Some normal skewing occurs in all bridges. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane The horizontal distance center-to-center of runway rails. (CMAA Spec. 70) Crane & A mechanical device used to join the adjacent ends of track Monorail sections. (ASME B30.11-1993) Control A device used on a manual controller, master switch, or pushbutton to cause the unit to return automatically to the neutral position, when released by the operator. (WCH) Hoist A freely rotating device that changes the direction of the load chain. (ASME B30-16-1993) Hoist A hoist component that transmits motion to the load chain. This component is sometimes called load wheel, load sheave, pocket wheel, or chain wheel. (ASME B30-16-1993) Monorail A fixed track arranged to interlock with an adjacent crane girder to permit passage of carriers from the spur track to the crane, and vice versa. (ASME B30.11-1993) Crane A driven shaft which transmits torque to drive wheels

standby equipment

STATIC CONTROL Stationary Track. STEPLESS CONTROL STEPPED CONTROL stop

STRENGTH, AVERAGE ULTIMATE STRESS

stripper structural lifting device

Structural Supports supporting lift Supporting Structure. Suspension Fittings SWEEP

switch, cross-track

switch, emergency stop

switch, glide (slide)

switch, limit

operating on two or more tracks. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Crane & Equipment that is not in regular service but which is used Hoist occasionally or intermittently as required. (ASME B30.111993) Control A method of switching electrical circuits without the use of contacts. (CMAA Spec. 70) A fixed track attached to the building or supporting structure. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Control A type of control system with infinite speed control between minimum speed and full speed. (CMAA Spec. 70) Control A type of control system with fixed speed points. (CMAA Spec. 70) Runway A device to limit travel of a trolley or crane bridge. This device normally is attached to a fixed structure and normally does not have energy absorbing ability. (ASME B30-17) General The average tensile force per unit of cross sectional area required to rupture the material as determined by test. (CMAA Spec. 70) General Load or force per unit area tending to deform the material usually expressed in pound per square inch. (CMAA Spec. 74) Hoist A device that aids the load chain in leaving the load sprocket. (ASME B30-16-1993) Below hook A lifter consisting of an assembly of rigid parts designed to device hold and attach a load to a hoistway device. (ASME B30.201985) Runways Structural members provided for the support of runways or monorail track and switches. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Below hook A lifter that carries the load on rigid projection(s) or bearing device surface(s) (see Figs. 2 through 14). (ASME B30.20-1985) Runways The structure used for the support of a monorail or crane system. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Cranes & Fittings used to attach the track to the supporting structure. Hoist (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Crane & Maximum lateral deviation from straightness of a structural Runway member, measured at right angles to the Y-Y axis. (CMAA Spec. 70) Monorail A track switch containing one straight section of track, pivoted about the center, which can be rotated to align with other crossing tracks to allow passage of the carrier through the junction without changing the direction of the carrier motion. (ASME B30.11-1993) Control A manually actuated switch to disconnect power independently of the regular operating controls. (ASME B3017) Monorail A track switch with a movable inner frame containing straight or curved sections of track. The inner frame can be moved to align these sections of track with other fixed tracks to permit routing of carriers. (ASME B30.11-1993) Control A device that is actuated by the motion of a part of a powerdriven machine or equipment to alter or disconnect the electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic circuit associated with the machine or equipment. (ASME B30-17)

switch, main (crane disconnect) switch, master

A switch on the crane controlling the main power supply from the runway conductors. (ASME B30-17) Control Switch that dominates the operation of contactors, relays, or other remotely operated devices. (ASME B30-17) switch, master, springControl A master switch that when released will return automatically return to a neutral (OFF) position. (ASME B30-17) switch, runway disconnect Control A switch, usually at floor level, controlling the main power supply to the runway conductors. (ASME B30-17) switch, tongue Monorail A track switch containing one straight section of track, pivoted at one end, which can be swung to various positions to connect with fixed tracks for routing of carriers. (ASME B30.11-1993) switch, track Monorail A device with a moving section of track that can be moved to permit passage of a carrier from incoming fixed track(s) to outgoing fixed track(s). (ASME B30.11-1993) Tagline Electrical An electrical conductor system employing flexible cables. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) technical lifting device Below hook A mechanism composed of two or more rigid parts which device move with respect to each other for attaching a load to a hoisting device. (ASME B30.20-1985) TEFC Control Totally enclosed fan cooled. (CMAA Spec. 70) TENV Control Totally enclosed non ventilated. (CMAA Spec. 70) test, application breakaway Below hook A test that is carried out in accordance with instructions from force device the manufacturer of the lifting magnet in order to establish the application breakaway force. (ASME B30.20-1985) test, rated breakaway force Below hook A test that is carried out per para. 20-3.3.2(b)(2) in order to device establish the rated breakaway force. (ASME B30.20-1985) Tongue Switch. Monorail A switch that contains one straight section of track, pivoted at one end, which can be swung to various positions to connect with other tracks for transfer of carriers from one to the other. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) TOP RUNNING CRANE Crane An electric overhead traveling crane having the end trucks supported on rails attached to the top of the crane runway. (CMAA Spec. 74) TORQUE, FULL LOAD Control The torque produced by a motor operating at its rated (MOTOR) horsepower and speed. (CMAA Spec. 70) TORQUE, LOCKED ROTOR Control The minimum torque which a squirrel- cage motor will develop at rest, for all angular positions of the rotor, with rated voltage applied at rated frequency. Not applicable to wound-rotor (slip-ring) motors. (WCH) TORQUE, MOTOR Control The maximum torque which a squirrel-cage or wound-rotor BREAKDOWN (slip-ring) motor will develop with rated voltage applied at rated frequency, without an abrupt drop in speed. (WCH) TORQUE, MOTOR FULL Control The torque developed by an electric motor (A.C. or D.C.) to LOAD produce its rated horsepower at rated full load speed. (WCH) TORQUE, MOTOR PULL UP Control The minimum torque developed by a squirrel cage or wound rotor (slip-ring) motor during the period of acceleration from rest to the speed at which breakdown torque occurs. For squirrel cage motors with 8% or greater slip, the pull up torque, the breakdown torque, and the starting torque are all equal and occur at zero speed. (WCH) TORSIONAL BOX GIRDER Crane Girder in which the trolley rail is located over one web.

Control

TORSIONAL FORCES track Track Capacity.

Crane Monorail Crane & Monorail Monorail Monorail Monorail

track curves track hangers track joint Track Joint track opener

Monorail

Tractor Drive

Crane & Monorail Hoist

Trolley

Trolley trolley (carrier) TROLLEY FRAME trolley speed

Hoist Hoist Hoist

trolley suspended

Hoist

trolley travel truck

Hoist Crane

true vertical lift

Hoist

turntable

Monorail

(CMAA Spec. 70) Forces which can cause twisting of a member. (CMAA Spec. 70) The structural member that supports the carrier or crane wheels. (ASME B30.11-1993) The design load which consists of the rated load, impact allowance and load imposed by the weight of the equipment.(ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Curved sections of monorail track used to change the direction of carrier travel. (ASME B30.11-1993) Fittings used to suspend the track from the supporting structure. (ASME B30.11-1993) The point at which two sections of track are joined together. (ASME B30.11-1993) The point at which two sections of track are joined together. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A section of monorail track arranged to lift or swing out of line to make an opening through which a door may pass. (ASME B30.11-1993) A motordriven unit supported from wheels and propelled by drive wheel or wheels bearing on the underside of the track. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) A wheeled mechanism from which a hoist is suspended to provide horizontal motion of the hoist along a beam. (ASME HST-4M-1991) See Carrier. The unit which travels on the bottom flange of the bridge girder and carries the hoist. (ASME B30-17) The basic structure of the trolley on which are mounted the hoisting and traversing mechanisms. (CMAA Spec. 70) Trolley speed is the rate of motion that a motor operated trolley (and hoist) attains while traveling along a beam. (ASME HST-4M-1991) Suspension of hoist from a trolley. Hoist can be connected to trolley by hook, clevis, or lug suspension, or the hoist can be integral with trolley. (ASME HST-4M-1991) The trolley movement in directions at right angles to the crane runway. (ASME B30-17) A unit consisting of a frame, wheels, bearings, and axles that supports the bridge girders, the end ties of an overhead crane, or the sill of a gantry crane unattended a condition in which the operator of a crane is not at the operating control devices. However, on a floor-operated crane, if the operating control devices are within sight of the operator and within a distance equal to the span of the crane, the crane. e should be considered attended. (ASME B30.21990) In true vertical lift, the load hook travels in a true vertical path between the lower limit of lift and the upper limit of lift. (ASME HST-4M-1991) A track device with a movable inner frame containing a straight section of track which can be rotated with a loaded carrier on it to align the section of track with other tracks for

TWO BLOCKING

Hoist

UNDER RUNNING CRANE

Crane

UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION upper block

Control

Hoist

vacuum vacuum lifter

Below hook device Below hook device Below hook device Below hook device Below hook device

vacuum manipulator vacuum pad vacuum reservoir

VARIABLE FREQUENCY vertical lift VOLTAGE DROP W SECTION wall mounted WEB PLATE WHEEL LOAD

Control Below hook device Control Crane & Runway Hoist Crane Crane & Runway Crane & Monorail Crane

Wheel Yoke WHEELBASE

the transfer of carriers from one track to another. (ASME B30.11-1993) Condition under which the load block or load suspended from the hook becomes jammed against the crane structure preventing further winding up of the hoist drum. (CMAA Spec. 70) An electric overhead traveling crane having the end trucks supported on track attached to the bottom flanges of the beams; or supported on bottom flanges of beams. These beams make up the crane runway. (CMAA Spec. 74) A device operative on the reduction or failure of voltage to cause and maintain the interruption of power in the main circuit. (CMAA Spec. 70) A fixed block located on a trolley that, through a system of sheaves, bearings, pins, and frame, supports the load block and its load. (ASME B30.2-1990) pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. (ASME B30.20-1985) a below-the-hook lifting device for lifting and transporting loads in a fixed attitude using a holding force by means of vacuum. (ASME B30.20-1985) A vacuum lifter capable of repositioning the load while suspended. (ASME B30.20-1985) A device which applies a holding force on the load by means of vacuum. (ASME B30.20-1985) The evacuated portion of the vacuum system whose function is to compensate for leakage into the vacuum system or to provide a vacuum reserve in event of vacuum generator failure. (ASME B30.20-1985) A method of control by which the motor supply voltage and frequency can be adjusted. (CMAA Spec. 70) A condition where the surface to which a vacuum pad is attached is in a vertical plane. (ASME B30.20-1985) The loss of voltage in an electric conductor between supply tap and load tap. (CMAA Spec. 70) A wide flange beam shape as defined by the American Institute of Steel Construction. (CMAA Spec. 74) A type of hoist mounting in which the hoist is mounted to a vertical surface. (ASME HST-4M-1991) The vertical plate connecting the upper and lower flanges or cover plates of a girder. (CMAA Spec. 70) The load without impact on any wheel with the trolley and lifted load (rated capacity) positioned on the bridge to give maximum loading. (CMAA Spec. 70) A frame on which a pair of carrier (trolley) wheels are mounted. (ANSI MH 27.1-1981) Distance from center-to-center of outermost wheels. (CMAA Spec. 70)