Everything you wanted to know about the crane installation process

The importance of cranes in the construction industry cannot be understated because they are used to lift heavy loads and shift them from one place to another. Cranes are sturdy equipment that is required to conduct complex tasks in an easy and hassle-free way; however, their installation is to be carried out with impeccable accuracy.

Before starting the process, the clients should check the sturdiness of the materials along with the quality certifications:

Crane Installation

Assembling:

For the installation of the tower cranes, the erection procedure is conducted for facilitating the assembling of the crane until its telescoping position is reached. To accomplish the task, the experts use the auxiliary mobile crane as it has the required characteristics. People can handle the materials provided they are according to the requirements, specifications and the safety measures are taken care of.

Coordination:

For the crane installation process, make sure that the erection team doing the job is qualified or else you may not get the desired results.  Additionally, excellent coordination is required between the different sequences ranging from assembling to erection. Also, all efforts are to be made for preventing any mistakes during the process.

Handling instructions:

During the crane installation process, safety is the key for the users as the handling operations should not hurt people. Materials used in the task need to be sturdy and be able to bear the weight of the parts to be lifted. One of the most important factors that have to be kept in mind is that the mobile crane should not be overloaded during the crane installation.

Moreover, when you are using slings, ensure that they are of the same size to maintain balance. Also, the weight of the parts should be streamlined according to their shapes and the slinging points must be monitored. You should also keep in mind that loads tend to stretch the components, therefore it is vital to maintaining their strength and durability.

All the equipment such as ladders, platforms, guard rails and safety belts are to be fitted with the crane, as part of the security measures.  Also, make a note that if the counter-jib ballast weight is not fitted, it is futile to lift the load. Remember that during the crane installation process, numerous regulations related to the weight should be taken into account in order to prevent unfortunate incidents.

Concrete block:

The crane foundation comprises of concrete blocks that are created with the help of the table of forces and stresses. In addition, they also play an important role in formulating the dimensions of the platform.

Crane Installation

You should fit and fix the mast section panel with 20 mast bolt and nuts. It is vital to assemble the upper and lower slewing by fixing the former into the latter. In addition, the motor is to be installed to accelerate the assembling process.

The connecting plates, also, require being fixed while the tie bar is placed into proper position with the shaft and split pin. Furthermore, the ladder is installed using brackets and assembling the counter-jib involves the installation of the guard rails and the platforms. Brackets should be of a one-meter height and 3-meter width.

Also, connect the trolley motor with the trolley winch and tighten the rope with maximum force; it goes a long way in maintaining the balance suitably. It is vital to ensure the safety of the people, who are engaged in lifting and movement of the load, through the crane installation course.

Erection process:

As far as the election process is concerned, it is accomplished by fitting and fixing the fitting angle together with the embedded j-bolt.  The torque is to be applied as per the diameter of the shaft. If the crane belongs to the overhead category, the clients may have to prepare specific plans for the crane equipment. The design blueprint is analyzed thoroughly before starting with the project.