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2. Construction
An overhead travelling crane, or gantry crane, is made up of a framework and the mechanisms required to obtain the various movements: lifting and horizontal movements. These elements are calculated in accordance with FEM (Fédération Européenne de la Manutention) recommendations, section 1.
2.1 Frame
The frame of an overhead travelling crane comprises: the main girder(s), and the bogies.
The frame of a gantry or semi-gantry includes: the main beam(s), the bents, the windchests or bogies.
depending on load and span, bridges and gantries comprise one or two main beams of various designs.
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Beams
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FEM (European Federation of Materials Handling) recommendations
Section 1 – Heavy lifting and handling equipment.
Section 9 – Series hoists.
FEM 1001. (3rd edition) Rules for the calculation of lifting devices....
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