Overhead crane knowledge – Richard Phillips, mechanical engineer, CP&A
The trolley wheel flange started grinding against a rail and wearing. This can be a symptom of wheel misalignment and/or rail misalignment.
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This was caused by poor rail alignment. The rail gauge increased too much at... -
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The trolley wheel flange started grinding against a rail and wearing. This... -
A gearbox input shaft failed because the alignment between the motor and... -
A gear mesh was not properly aligned. This caused uneven loading of the teeth... -
Limit switch and trigger alignment is crucial for proper function of the crane.
