company news about Top 3 Ways to Save on Bridge and Gantry Crane Maintenance Expenses

Bridge cranes and gantry cranes play an important role in industrial production. In order to ensure the performance and safe operation of the equipment, regular maintenance is essential. The following three methods can effectively help users reduce maintenance costs:

1. Establish a reasonable maintenance cycle

Many users blindly refer to the factory manual, but ignore the intensity of the equipment in actual work. In fact, the maintenance cycle should be flexibly adjusted according to factors such as frequency of use, working environment, load changes, etc. Frequently used and heavily loaded equipment should have a shortened maintenance cycle, while lightly loaded and low-frequency equipment can have a longer maintenance cycle.

2. Optimize oil management

Hydraulic oil, lubricating oil and fuel oil are common consumables in the operation of bridge and gantry cranes. Improper management will lead to excessive oil consumption and increase the cost of use. It is recommended to regularly test the oil quality, control the amount of refueling, and clean up oil leaks in time to avoid ineffective losses, thereby reducing the cost of use.

3. Focus on preventive maintenance

Many users usually only repair their equipment after it has a serious fault, which leads to increased losses and costs. On the contrary, if the equipment components can be inspected regularly and the worn parts can be adjusted and replaced in time, the service life of the equipment can be effectively extended and the high maintenance costs caused by sudden faults can be reduced.

4.Key maintenance tasks for overhead cranes and gantry cranes

(1) Daily inspection

• Clean the surface of the equipment and keep the parts clean and dry
• Lubricate the transmission parts and tighten the loose connections
• Observe whether there are any abnormal sounds, vibrations or slow movements
• Check whether the fuses and alarm devices are working properly

(2) Weekly Check

• Visual inspection of key parts such as hooks, wire ropes, and limiters
• Test the reliability of the braking system and the flexibility of the clutch
• Monitor whether there is abnormal noise or motor overheating during operation

(3) Monthly Inspection

• Check the core components such as power system, lifting mechanism, and walking system
• Replace damaged, deformed, cracked or corroded parts
• Check the operating status of electrical equipment such as electrical control systems, explosion-proof switches, and safety devices
• Analyze the fatigue of the lifting structure to prevent major hidden dangers

(4) Annual maintenance

• Comprehensively inspect key areas such as equipment structure, metal welds, and motion mechanisms
• Implement performance testing and load testing
• Update technical parameters and develop maintenance and upgrade plans
• Renovate or remodel when necessary to improve overall equipment performance

Maintenance is not only a means to ensure the safety of equipment operation, but also an important strategy for enterprises to save costs and extend the life of equipment. Through scientific and reasonable maintenance cycle arrangement, optimized fuel consumption management and preventive maintenance measures, bridge crane and gantry crane users will significantly reduce operation and maintenance costs and improve production efficiency.

If you encounter any technical problems during the use of the equipment, please feel free to contact CATET, we will provide you with professional and reliable technical support.