by administrator | Aug 18, 2011 | News and Events Post
A Flux Vector Drive is a special type of adjustable frequency motor control, utilizing an incremental encoder to constantly monitor the speed and direction of the motor shaft. This “closed-loop” system allows the control to know what the motor is doing at...
by administrator | Aug 12, 2011 | News and Events Post
American Crane’s Coating Specialists are: EXPERIENCED – Our Coating Technicians have applied numerous coating systems including Epoxy, Enamel and Zinc rich formulations. QUALIFIED – All our Coating Inspections are performed by Certified Coating...
by administrator | Aug 11, 2011 | News and Events Post
Pictured below is a Double Grooved DRUM which is mounted to a custom manufactured trolley frame. A DRUM is the cylindrical member around which wire rope is wound for lifting or lowering the load.To view more crane terms click here. For more information about our...
by administrator | Aug 5, 2011 | News and Events Post
American Crane and Equipment’s Single Failure Proof Cranes can be built in accordance with our 10CFR50 Appendix B Quality Assurance Program, consistent with the requirements of NUREG 0554, assuring a licensable design. Features Include: Triple Redundant Holding...
by administrator | Aug 5, 2011 | News and Events Post
True vertical lift is when the hook of the hoist (lower block) moves in a true vertical path between the lower limit of travel and the upper limit of travel. This happens when the rope(s), anchored at each end of the drum, winds from the center of the drum outward...
