Safety-Centric Crane Upgrades
Nuclear Plant Crane and Hoist Upgrades
Nuclear power plants demand incredibly strict safety and reliability standards; Handling sensitive and dangerous lifts is an essential part of normal daily plant operations.
However, as nuclear plants approach a service life of 30 years or more, component upgrades, such as lifting equipment, must be carefully considered to ensure that plant safety and operational efficiency are maintained.
American Crane offers several nuclear plant crane and hoist upgrades for plant life extension projects. Increased crane operational efficiency can reduce maintenance costs, decrease the risk of unsafe lifts, and provide overall ROI justification.
Crane Upgrades
Upgrading provides the opportunity to incorporate some of the latest modern technology into existing cranes. With the right nuclear plant crane and hoist upgrades, existing cranes can be made safer by increasing their load carrying capacities.
Additionally, specific upgrades can improve the precision of the crane’s controls allowing for better handling of sensitive items and more reliable operation during critical lifting procedures. As an added benefit, replacing outdated or inefficient components can also decrease downtime and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
American Crane supplies the following upgrades:
New hoist flux vector & bridge/trolley frequency drive systems w/ variable speed controls
New bridge, trolley, & hoist motors
PLC controls
New electrical panels
Upgraded brakes
New runway conductor bar systems
Radio control systems & new cab/pendant controls
Replacement of power & control wiring
Collision avoidance systems
Zone boundary limit protection
New limit switches & load cells
New festoon systems
American Crane’s state-of-the-art hoist drive train diagnostics
The Advantages of Using American Crane Nuclear Plant Crane and Hoist Upgrades
What makes American Crane unique is our capability to shop fabricate part upgrades in-house. Our dedicated engineering team custom designs upgrades to satisfy various demanding applications while complying with industry standards and requirements. Our on-site technical team also has experience load testing several cranes for nuclear applications.
At American Crane, we pride ourselves in maintaining a 10CFR50, App. B Quality Program. To further assist our customers, we offer a full-scale Parts and Service Department staffed with qualified technicians knowledgeable in spare parts and upgrades.
Optimizing Your Crane’s Lifecycle
Crane Upgrade Assistance from ACECO
Crane upgrades can potentially revitalize old cranes and restore their performance to superior levels. Regular inspections, maintenance, and careful planning are essential to quickly replacing obsolete parts and reducing unplanned downtime and outages.
If you need to enhance your crane system’s performance and efficiency, we offer a range of specialized upgrades tailored to your specific requirements. Our technical experts can provide detailed consultation, guide you through the different options, and help you make an informed decision. Contact us today to learn more about our crane upgrades and take your operations to the next level.
