If you use cranes in your everyday business, it’s important to also use a crane scale to ensure it isn’t overloaded. However, like all weighing equipment, crane scales require regular maintenance and calibration to remain in top working order.
What is a crane scale?
Every crane that you use has a weight limit. Of course, smaller factory cranes are rated to carry a certain amount of weight, while larger cranes used in construction can support a significantly larger weight. Due to every crane being different, you need to ensure the items you’re lifting do not exceed those limits. A crane scale ensures that you don’t overload your cranes.
The crane scale itself is not a large object, but rather it attaches to the pulley system of a crane and measures the load being carried. Anywhere you see a crane in use, you should also see a crane scale.
How often should crane maintenance occur?
The frequency with which you need to conduct crane scale maintenance varies depending on how often it is used. Of course, over the years there have been many different types of crane scales, but today most of them are digital. While digital crane scales provide easier use and better accuracy, it also means they need digital calibration at frequent intervals.
Generally, if you use a crane scale most days, you should consider having it tested and calibrated every three months. Alternatively, you should have your crane scale serviced every 12,500 cycles (or uses).
Maintenance typically involves digital calibration but also checks the unit for signs of wear and tear. Professional maintenance involves checking the anchor eyelets, shackles, hooks and any other part of the scale that is subject to wear and tear.
The importance of regular crane scale maintenance
You really can’t underestimate the importance of regular crane scale maintenance for a number of reasons.
Firstly, you want to ensure the actual scale itself is in good condition. You don’t want it breaking away from the pulley system and falling to the ground, causing damage to the scale and presenting a safety risk for people working in the area.
Secondly, all scales need regular calibration to ensure their accuracy. If your crane scale isn’t providing accurate measurements, you could end up overloading the crane and causing major damage to products, materials, people and the crane itself.
Looking for reliable calibration and maintenance?
No matter what industry you work in, if you use any weighing equipment in your daily activities, you’ll need repairs, servicing and calibration. A crucial part of your business is ensuring all of your weighing equipment is accurate and precise. That means regular calibration and testing, or your operations can be compromised.
If you’re looking for a NATA-accredited calibration, repair and servicing partner, look no further than NWI Weighing. We can come to you or conduct testing and calibration services at our facility. Don’t take the risk with your crane scale maintenance or any other weighing equipment you use regularly. Contact NWI for assistance today.
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