| Course Name: | Crane Brakes Mechanical Maintenance |
| Course #: | CM-405 |
| Course Length (Days): | 1 |
| Who Should Attend: | Anyone who is responsible the inspection and adjustment of crane brakes |
| Required for Successful Completion: | Pass a written examination |
| Course Description: | This course will teach the maintenance procedures required for maintaining hoisting and traversing brakes on overhead cranes and hoists in accordance with OSHA and ANSI requirements including preventative maintenance and repairs. Brake types include electric shoe
and disc brakes, hydraulic thruster shoe and disc brakes and mechanical load brakes. A working brake simulator can be utilized in the training. It is highly recommended for anyone purchasing this class to provide QCT with a list of their specific bake types and OEM’s. This list can be used in the training. If hands on is requested it is required for customer to provide various brakes to be used for demo and hands on purposes. |
| Topics Covered: | Installation of top brakes used in Cranes – Disc and Shoe
Maintenance of brakes used in Cranes for Travel and Hoist Inspection, adjustment and repair of top crane brakes found on travel or hoisting motions Review of OEM procedures for specific brake types |
| Applicable Regulations & Standards: | ASME B30.2
CMAA Spec 70 & 74 CMAA Spec 78 Various OEM brake manuals |