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1. The Critical Role of Crane Service and Training Materials

   November 19, 2024 9:53 am Leave a Comment

   

   Crane service and proper operator training play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and efficiency of material handling equipment. At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we offer comprehensive crane service solutions and training materials to help businesses maximize productivity while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and industry standards.

   Enhancing Equipment with SafWatch™ Technology

   American Crane’s SafWatch™ device is a prime example of how safety and service intersect. Designed to exceed the requirements of NUREG 0554 and ASME NOG-1, SafWatch™ enhances new or existing equipment by providing a fail-safe control system. It detects and addresses critical issues like overspeed, drivetrain discontinuity, and uncommanded motion. SafWatch™ automatically applies brakes when faults are detected, preventing accidents before they happen. Incorporating this advanced system into your crane maintenance plan can significantly reduce the risk of costly downtime and enhance operational safety.

   Comprehensive Crane Service and Maintenance

   In addition to offering advanced safety solutions, American Crane provides 24/7 crane service to keep your operations running smoothly. Our certified technicians conduct OSHA inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs, ensuring your cranes are in optimal working condition. We minimize downtime and keep your project on track by promptly handling repair needs, thanks to our large stock inventory of crane components and parts.

   Our services also include free site visits to evaluate your specific needs, competitive pricing, and the ability to perform load testing up to 200 tons. As a certified repair center for Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) and Munck, we can refurbish, modify, or rebuild cranes of any make or size, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.

   Crane Training for Optimal Safety and Performance

   Proper training is essential to ensure that operators are fully aware of potential safety issues and can handle crane operations with confidence. ACECO’s training programs cover crane and hoist operation, operator daily inspections, and more. These programs include classroom instruction, student manuals, practical field training, and written examinations to ensure that operators are well-prepared to perform their duties safely.

   By investing in crane service and operator training, businesses can avoid costly accidents, improve worker productivity, and reduce operating costs. American Crane ensures your equipment operates at peak efficiency and provides your workforce with the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe and productive environment through our commitment to safety and service.

   For more information on how American Crane can support your service and training needs, contact us today or visit our store to explore our full range of products and services.

2. Benefits of Crane Inspection Certification

   October 6, 2016 2:38 pm Leave a Comment

   Written by Tom Reardon, Technical Instructor specializing in Hoists and Overhead Cranes for Columbus McKinnon Corporation

   Crane owners are increasingly requesting certification to ensure that the individuals inspecting their cranes are fully qualified. To demonstrate their crane inspecting qualifications, many inspectors rely on Specification 78, published by the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), as the most widely accepted industry standard.

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   Even the most experienced crane technician benefits greatly from getting certified, in ways such as:

   • Enhanced and Continuing Education: Certification promotes education and continued education for technicians throughout their careers. This leads an employee to be more productive, which can lead to lower costs and better efficiencies.
   • Reduced Risk of Inspection Oversight: Certification drastically decreases the risk that a technician will miss something during an inspection and creates a safer work environment for all employees involved in crane operation.
   • Awareness of Industry Updates: As certifications expire, a technician must come back for training to prepare for re-certification. In the process of doing so, they learn about any new changes in safety standards, technical papers, and manufacturers’ recommendations.

   What Does Crane Inspection Certification Training Cover?

   Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)’s Crane and Hoist Inspection and Certification training was professionally developed by our full-time training staff. The program, the most comprehensive training course available in the industry today, applies to all brands of cranes and hoists.

   Columbus McKinnon certified crane inspectors receive 24 hours of specialized training covering all aspects of cranes and hoists, including suspension, structure, motors, controls, gears, wheels, brakes, testing, and more.

   In CMCO’s newly built 3,000 sq.ft., state-of-the-art training center, a 20-foot, top-running crane structure allows classes to perform hands-on inspections as they would in the real world. To add another layer of complexity into the practical evaluation of the crane technician, the course instructor intentionally incorporates deficiencies into the crane during the test inspection.

   By the end of the course, a CMCO certified technician is knowledgeable of OSHA regulations, familiar with all pertinent ASME standards, and has passed a challenging written examination. Inspectors certified by Columbus McKinnon meet — and often even exceed — the requirements of CMAA Specification 78.

   Many of our Channel Partners, like American Crane & Equipment Corporation, have taken advantage of CMCO’s Crane and Hoist Inspection Certification training. By investing considerable time and resources to certify their inspection personnel, American Crane & Equipment Corporation ensures that the inspections their team conducts for customers are thorough, accurate, and honest.