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ACG CRANE & LIFTING GLOSSARY

Crane & Lifting Glossary

A governed technical terminology reference for crane engineering, hoisting, lifting equipment, inspection, service, safety and project documentation.

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Overhead CraneEquipment

Overhead Crane, Bridge Crane, Overhead Bridge Crane

Single Girder Overhead CraneEquipment

Single Girder Overhead Crane, Single Girder Crane

Double Girder Overhead CraneEquipment

Double Girder Overhead Crane, Double Girder Crane

Top Running Overhead CraneEquipment

Top Running Overhead Crane, Top Running Crane

Under Running Overhead CraneEquipment

Under Running Overhead Crane, Underhung Crane, Underslung Crane

Electric Overhead Traveling CraneEOT

Electric Overhead Traveling Crane, EOT Crane, Electric Overhead Crane

Gantry CraneEquipment

Gantry Crane, Portal Crane

Single Girder Gantry CraneEquipment

Single Girder Gantry Crane, Single Girder Gantry

Double Girder Gantry CraneEquipment

Double Girder Gantry Crane, Double Girder Gantry

Semi-Gantry CraneEquipment

Semi-Gantry Crane, Semi Gantry, Semi Portal Crane

Portable Gantry CraneEquipment

Portable Gantry Crane, Mobile Gantry Crane

Jib CraneEquipment

Jib Crane, Swing Jib Crane

Pillar-Mounted Jib CraneEquipment

Pillar-Mounted Jib Crane, Pillar Jib, Column-Mounted Jib, Freestanding Jib

Wall-Mounted Jib CraneEquipment

Wall-Mounted Jib Crane, Wall Jib Crane

Articulating Jib CraneEquipment

Articulating Jib Crane, Articulated Jib

Wall-Traveling Jib CraneEquipment

Wall-Traveling Jib Crane, Wall Traveling Jib

Monorail SystemEquipment

Monorail System, Monorail Crane

Process CraneEquipment

Process Crane, Process Overhead Crane

HoistEquipment

Hoist, Hoisting Unit

Wire Rope HoistWRH

Wire Rope Hoist, Rope Hoist

Electric Wire Rope HoistEquipment

Electric Wire Rope Hoist, Electric Rope Hoist

Chain HoistEquipment

Chain Hoist, Chain Block

Electric Chain HoistECH

Electric Chain Hoist, Electric Chain Block

Manual Chain HoistEquipment

Manual Chain Hoist, Chain Block, Hand Chain Hoist

Lever HoistEquipment

Lever Hoist, Lever Block, Ratchet Lever Hoist

Open WinchEquipment

Open Winch, Open Winch Hoist, Open Type Winch

Main HoistEquipment

Main Hoist, Main Lifting Unit

Auxiliary HoistAux. Hoist

Auxiliary Hoist, Auxiliary Lifting Unit

Hoisting MechanismEquipment

Hoisting Mechanism, Lifting Mechanism

TrolleyEquipment

Trolley, Crane Trolley, Carrier

Hoist TrolleyEquipment

Hoist Trolley, Trolley Hoist

Crab TrolleyEquipment

Crab Trolley, Crab, Crane Crab

Top Running TrolleyEquipment

Top Running Trolley, Top Running Hoist Trolley

Under Running TrolleyEquipment

Under Running Trolley, Underhung Trolley, Underslung Trolley

Low Headroom HoistLHR

Low Headroom Hoist, Low Headroom Trolley Hoist

Stationary HoistEquipment

Stationary Hoist, Fixed Hoist

Motorized TrolleyEquipment

Motorized Trolley, Motor Driven Trolley, Electric Trolley

Push TrolleyEquipment

Push Trolley, Plain Trolley, Manual Push Trolley

Geared TrolleyEquipment

Geared Trolley, Hand Geared Trolley, Chain Geared Trolley

BridgeComponent

Bridge, Crane Bridge

GirderComponent

Girder, Crane Girder, Bridge Girder

Main GirderComponent

Main Girder, Main Bridge Girder

Box GirderComponent

Box Girder, Box-Type Girder

I-Beam GirderComponent

I-Beam Girder, Rolled Beam Girder, I-Beam Bridge

Plate GirderComponent

Plate Girder, Welded Plate Girder

End CarriageComponent

End Carriage, End Truck, Crane End Truck

Trolley FrameComponent

Trolley Frame, Trolley Chassis, Crab Frame

Runway BeamComponent

Runway Beam, Crane Runway Beam, Runway Girder

Runway ColumnComponent

Runway Column, Crane Column, Support Column

Runway BracketComponent

Runway Bracket, Crane Bracket, Corbel

WalkwayComponent

Walkway, Crane Walkway, Access Walkway

Service PlatformComponent

Service Platform, Maintenance Platform, Access Platform

HandrailComponent

Handrail, Guardrail, Safety Railing

Toe BoardComponent

Toe Board, Toe Plate, Kick Plate

Access LadderComponent

Access Ladder, Maintenance Ladder

End TieComponent

End Tie, End Tie Beam

StiffenerComponent

Stiffener, Girder Stiffener, Web Stiffener

Web PlateComponent

Web Plate, Girder Web

Flange PlateComponent

Flange Plate, Girder Flange

DiaphragmComponent

Diaphragm, Girder Diaphragm, Internal Diaphragm

Crane WheelComponent

Crane Wheel, Travel Wheel

Wheel BlockComponent

Wheel Block, Crane Wheel Block

Wheel SetComponent

Wheel Set, Crane Wheel Set, Wheel Assembly

Driven WheelComponent

Driven Wheel, Drive Wheel, Powered Wheel

Idler WheelComponent

Idler Wheel, Non-Driven Wheel, Free Wheel

Flanged WheelComponent

Flanged Wheel, Crane Flanged Wheel

Single-Flanged WheelComponent

Single-Flanged Wheel, Single Flange Wheel

Double-Flanged WheelComponent

Double-Flanged Wheel, Double Flange Wheel

Wheel TreadComponent

Wheel Tread, Tread Surface

Wheel FlangeComponent

Wheel Flange, Crane Wheel Flange

Wheel AxleComponent

Wheel Axle, Axle, Crane Axle

Guide RollerComponent

Guide Roller, Side Guide Roller, Guide Wheel

Crane RailComponent

Crane Rail, Rail, Crane Track Rail

Rail JointComponent

Rail Joint, Crane Rail Joint

Rail ClipComponent

Rail Clip, Crane Rail Clip, Rail Fastener

Rail PadComponent

Rail Pad, Crane Rail Pad, Rail Sole Pad

RunwayComponent

Runway, Crane Runway, Runway System

End StopComponent

End Stop, Travel End Stop, Crane Stop

BufferComponent

Buffer, Bumper, Crane Buffer

Rail SweepComponent

Rail Sweep, Rail Sweeper

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