Today, the mechanization of lifting operations is given the closest attention. Modern technology in this area allows you to use it even in fairly small rooms to perform a variety of operations (mounting, dismantling, loading, unloading, etc.). Therefore, this article will focus on a special type of lifting equipment called a garage crane.
Scope of application
Most often the mechanism is used in warehouses, service stations. Its basis makes it possible to carry out the movement, lifting of heavy objects with minimal labor costs. In general, the garage crane combines almost ideal cost and technical excellence. It is noteworthy that the price of this lifting mechanism is relatively low, and therefore both large companies and low-budget organizations, including individuals, can purchase it.
In particular, a garage crane is often used to disassemble and assemble various large engines, motors, transmissions. The impressive load capacity of the crane ensures its reliable and well-coordinated operation. The safety of operating personnel will also be fully ensured. A distinctive feature of such a crane is lightness, primitiveness of operation, even an unskilled worker or a person without any technical skills can use it.
Dignity
Any hydraulic folding garage crane is endowed with a whole range of positive qualities, among which I would especially like to note:
- Intuitive controls.
- Minimum inertia and high smoothness of operations.
- Clear fixation of the load being lifted/lowered at a given point in space for the required period of time.
- Absolute autonomy. No additional energy sources are required for normal operation of the crane.
- Compact. The linear dimensions of the mechanism are small, thanks to which it can easily move even in a very narrow space.
Nuances
The garage crane does not require a large number of people for its maintenance. The metal frame of the device is additionally reinforced with special welded elements and high-strength seams. The running wheels of the crane are securely attached to the base and are usually made from a wear-resistant material called polyurethane. In this regard, the crane, moving along the underlying surface, does not harm it and does not create unnecessary noise.
Device
Hydraulic garage crane in general has the following structural elements:
- Steel frame.
- An arrow withan impressive departure rate.
- Running wheels.
- Hydraulic actuator (hydraulic cylinder, control stick, emergency valve).
- Load chain with load hook.
The clever structure of the crane provides it with good protection against corner loads. Therefore, the probability of this lifting machine tipping over is zero.
The operation of the hydraulic drive allows you to easily move the load in a vertical plane with millimeter accuracy. This is an extremely important feature, especially when it comes to mounting high-precision dimensional parts of various mechanisms and assemblies.
Operation
The use of the crane in practice is as follows: it is manually rolled up to the place of work, using the hydraulic pump handle, the boom is lowered and the load is seized, and then either the crane is transported along with the load along the floor, or the load is left suspended. The garage crane has one important feature: the more its boom is extended forward, the less stability it will have. This should be remembered, since this nuance directly affects the safety of all work performed.
As practice has shown, very often a folding garage crane is used in various car services. Its thoughtful and ergonomic structure allows it to service vehicles that are unable to move under their own power inside the repair room.
Folding garage crane lifting capacitytype can vary from 500 kilograms to two tons. I would especially like to point out that such equipment does not take up much space during its storage or transportation. When folded, it can remain indefinitely.
In conclusion, a hydraulic garage crane very often uses special pressure amplification blocks, which make it possible to lift objects fixed on the hook suspension much faster. In addition, special safety valves are also available that block the cylinder in cases where the weight of the lifted load exceeds the rated capacity.
