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Electric overhead traveling cranes or EOT cranes are a common type of overhead crane. They consist of parallel runways, much like rails of a railroad, with a traveling bridge spanning the gap. An EOT crane is able to carry heavy objects to anywhere needed on the factory floor, and can also be used for lifting. There are basically 2 types of EOT cranes:
- Double Girder Overhead Crane
- Single Girder Overhead Crane
The following standards are commonly used for design of Cranes whenever applicable:
IS 3177 | Code of practice for EOT crane and Gantry crane other than steel work cranes. |
IS 4137 | Code of practice of Heavy Duty EOT cranes including special service machines for use in steel works. |
IS 807 | Code of practice for design, manufacture , erection and testing (structural portion) of Cranes and Hoist. |
There are different classes of Cranes as per IS: 3177. All cranes are manufactured from Class I to Class IV duty according to working conditions.
Class I | For general light duty operations. |
Class II | For loading/unloading works. Maximum number of cranes used in industries fall under this category. Mainly used in workshops, processing plants and ware houses. |
Class III | For working in Rolling mills, loading unloading works with full load. |
Class IV | For heavy duty purposes, mainly used in handling hot metal fluid (with Slip ring motors). |