Design Guide for Overhead Cranes

The article describes the basic principles of operation of the Overhead cranes and the design selection criteria for the various components of the overhead crane. The major components of the Overhead crane are: a traveling base with a traveling rail on either side. Imagine the railway tracks; it is quite similar to the same except for the distance. The End carriage on both sides which houses the wheel for the crane movement and also supports the top girder. It also houses a geared motor that provides the drive to the rollers enabling the crane to move longitudinally.