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Who makes Budgit hoist?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Budgit BEHC Chain Hoists are Loaded with Features: For economy and dependability, the Budgit chain hoist is a tough hoist to beat. There are units that have been out in the field for over 50 years and are still working in production environments. These hoists are built by CMCO (Columbus McKinnon Corporation).
Who owns Budgit hoist?
Columbus McKinnon
Budgit Hoists | A Columbus McKinnon Brand.
What is a crane trolly?
The trolley is the mechanism that moves the hoist along the bridge girder of a crane. The hoist is moved horizontally along the top or underside of the bridge girder to position it above a load (Figure 1, Motion 2).
What are end trucks?
End trucks carry the hoist and crane up and down the crane runway. R&M end trucks and bridge drives are available in a variety of top and underrunning configurations that are custom-designed to fit your crane’s application.
What is difference between hoist and crane?
Main Differences Between Overhead Cranes and Hoists Hoists can only move loads up and down, while cranes can move loads up and down and side to side. In the latter, a hoist serves as the component that provides vertical movement, while a trolley and bridge serve as the components that enable horizontal movement.
What is an end truck of bridge crane?
End trucks carry the hoist and bridge of the crane up and down the cranes’ runway. R&M end trucks are available in a variety of top and under running designs and are specifically designed to suit your crane’s application.
How are bridge girders connected to end trucks?
A flexible end tie is used between the girders to permit equalization of the wheel loads by torsional deflection of the girders and flexing of the end tie. BOOM (OF GANTRY CRANES): An extension of the trolley runway that may be raised or retracted to obtain clearance for gantry travel.
What are the parts of the crane called?
Here are eight of the most important crane components you should know about.
- The Hook. This may be one of the most recognizable and important parts of a construction crane.
- Wire Rope and Sheaves. Cranes use heavy-duty wire ropes to lift extreme loads.
- The Boom.
- Counterweights.
- Outriggers.
- Wheels and Tracks.
- The Hoist.
- The Jib.
What are the components of a hoist?
Hoist components
- 1- LIFTING MOTOR. The hoist has a cylindrical short circuit motor with an incorporated electromagnetic brake.
- 2- GEARBOX. Robust and compact, situated on the exterior, allowing ease of access.
- 3- DRUM & ROPE GUIDE.
- 4- OVERLOAD LIMIT DEVICE.
- 5- LIMIT SWITCH.
What are end trucks on a crane?
What are the parts of a hoist?