How To Determine If A Used Tower Crane Is Safe And Reliable

Cost efficiency drives many owners, targeting used tower cranes for construction projects that need heavy lifting. Nevertheless, it is of utmost importance to ensure that a used crane is safe for use and reliable while preventing associated accidents and unnecessary downtime. In this article, we will examine some of the most important issues to pay attention to when evaluating used tower cranes in terms of safety and reliability.

Visual Examination

The safety and reliability of a used tower crane starts with a visual examination. This should involve checking the present condition of the general parts of the crane including the primary structure, which, looking, at the evidence of cracks or corrosion, and the evidence on excessive wear and tear. Focus especially on the boom, mast and anchorage points, as these are essential parts that affect the crane’s stability and load-bearing capacity.

Maintenance Records

Maintenance records are a good predictor of what cranes have been through in terms of maintenance and servicing over their usage. Maintenance records management seeks to look out for the;; date of the task; the specifics of the task performed; the name of the responsible person; any relevant orders or changes. These records enable the company to know if and how often there are common problems and if there are longstanding problems that harm outside pegged parts of the crane. Maintaining precise maintenance records is also a piece of evidence that previous owners of the equipment have maintained the equipment essentially.

Functionality Testing

Functionality testing and ensuring the correct operation of all the crane's components include the operation of the crane and its main functions. This includes the ability of the crane to lift, rotate, luff and slew. Be on the lookout for abnormal noises or vibrations that could interfere with the testing. It would be advisable to involve a certified crane inspector in this step in order to have thorough testing and an accurate assessment made.

Certification and Compliance

When it comes to working with the used tower crane, attention should be paid to ensure compliance with relevant local requirements and industry standards. Have it's OSHA and other certificates and verification signified the crane is built and retained to standards recognized as safe. Guaranteeing compliance focuses not on just ensuring that the legal policies are adhered to but instills trust in the power crane.

Assessing the safety and structural soundness of used tower cranes after factors such as their physical appearance, maintenance history, their working capability and their certificates have been taken into account can be quite demanding. At Guangying Machinery, we offer used tower cranes that are well-structured and fully functional.