Underhung Crane Maintenance

2008 Schedule

January 8 - 10, 2008
April 29 - May 1, 2008
July 22 - 24, 2008
October 28 - 30, 2008

Maximum class size: 12

General Description

This course covers the mechanical and electrical maintenance aspects of packaged hoists. The program starts with the basics and progresses to the complete disassembly, reassembly and electrical troubleshooting of these hoists. The course is a combination of classroom and laboratory situations covering theory, operating characteristics, adjustments and troubleshooting.

Course Objectives

• Understand typical electrical and mechanical hoist systems
• Learn component inspection criteria
• Learn mechanical and electrical adjustments
• Perform assembly and disassembly procedures
• Troubleshoot electrical problems

Course Outline

• Mechanical components of hoists
• Electrical components of hoists
• REDI-LIFT wire rope hoists
• Balanced design Hevi-Lift hoists
• A Series Hevi-Lift hoists
• Zip II/III & REDI-LIFT chain hoists
• Beta Hevi-Lift hoists
• Hevi-Lift 300
• Zip-Lift wire rope hoists
• Zip-Lift wire rope hoists (new generation)

"I liked the thorough explanation of how hoists work. We learned something new and then got to apply it on the job that same week."
- Caterpillar