Tower crane owners, look here! This article tells you the detailed content about the maintenance and upkeep of tower cranes

What are the specific tasks involved in tower crane maintenance and upkeep? It is of great significance to do a good job in the maintenance and upkeep of tower cranes. It can enhance the working efficiency of tower cranes, promptly identify problems with them, and prevent tower crane accidents.

1. Lubrication of each transmission component: The lubrication cycle for each transmission form shall be carried out in accordance with the general maintenance and repair routine of construction machinery.

2. All sealing parts in the transmission components and hydraulic system must be replaced strictly in accordance with the specifications and models specified in the manual.

3. Maintenance of the electrical system.

4. Regularly inspect all cables and wires for any damage. Timely wrap and replace any damaged parts.

5. When encountering overheating of the motor or transformer, stop the machine immediately. Only resume operation after eliminating the fault. Ensure good lubrication of the motor bearings.

6. Each control box should be kept clean frequently, and the dust on the electrical equipment should be swept up in time.

7. The travel switch contacts of each safety device must open and close reliably, and the arc pits of the contacts should be ground off in time.

8. Each test of the protective grounding resistance should be conducted twice to ensure that it does not exceed 4 ohms.

9. Other aspects of maintenance

(1) All gears and other transmission parts of open transmission must be thoroughly cleaned if they are contaminated with sand, mortar or other debris.

(2) All electrical control boxes, linkage consoles, etc. must be kept clean at all times, and dust and dirt should be removed in a timely manner.

(3) Pay attention to checking whether there are any broken wires or loose strands in the steel wire ropes at all parts. If they exceed the relevant regulations, they must be replaced immediately.

(4) During transportation and installation, efforts should be made to prevent the metal structure from being damaged or deformed by collision. If any damage or deformation occurs, it must be repaired and adjusted to be qualified before installation and use, especially for standard section frames.

(5) In addition to regular maintenance and upkeep, all connecting bolts of metal structures must be inspected and maintained regularly. After every 1,000 hours of use, they must be re-tightened with a wrench. Metal structures should be painted once every 1 to 2 years.