Rope Access for Crane Inspection Services
Cranes are used in a wide range of industries, from off-shore drilling to construction and more. OSHA strictly regulates how cranes are designed and operated to ensure the safety of workers and the public. Because cranes are required to promote safe use, it’s important to keep up with inspection and maintenance requirements. That’s where a team of rope access professionals can help. From inspections to repairs and period maintenance, rope access provides trained crane technicians a cost-effective and quick way to access and address problems efficiently.
Because overhead cranes transport large, cumbersome, and heavy objects, routine inspections are necessary to ensure proper continued operation and safety. An inspection is critical and necessary prior to the initial use of a new or altered crane, then frequent inspections are recommended monthly to examine critical components. The team at IA can provide regular inspections to determine the extent of wear, areas of vulnerability, and signs of deterioration then draw up a repair & maintenance plan to address these issues immediately and in a timely manner.
Rope access technicians will check for the following issues during a preventative maintenance program:
- Loose bolts & rivets
- Excessive wear on brake system components
- Distorted bearings, pins, gears, rollers, etc.
- Cracked or corroded members
- Inaccuracies in wind loading
- Problems with electric or fossil fuel motors
- Excessive wear in chain drive sprockets or in the chain itself
- Excessive wear on sheaves and drums
- Deteriorated switches, buttons, or contactors
Based on the crane’s manufacturer recommendations, a preventative maintenance and inspection program can be created and implemented to ensure all restrictions and requirements are being met. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) can also be used to determine the strength and structural integrity of the crane. Ultrasonic testing and laser surveys can be performed to determine if deviations or deficiencies have developed on the crane over the course of its usage.
Our rope access and crane experts have load testing experience across a range of capacities from small hoist cranes to heavy-duty offshore cranes. Our rope access methods and special engineered plans offer value added solutions for load testing that will meet all regulatory requirements. If any deteriorated components or unsafe conditions are detected during an inspection, our team can quickly mobilize, access, and implement a repair plan to avoid unnecessary down time and lost expense.
Contact us today to find out more about our crane inspection and maintenance services. We are trained and highly skilled in offshore crane design, lifting plans, load calculations, and rigging designs. No matter what your particular needs & requirements are for crane inspections, we can help.