- Used to move loads over variable (horizontal and vertical) paths within a restricted area.
- Used when there is insufficient (or intermittent) flow volume such that the use of a conveyor cannot be justified.
- Provide more flexibility in movement than conveyors.
- Provide less flexibility in movement than industrial trucks.
- Loads handled are more varied with respect to their shape and weight than those handled by a conveyor.
- Most cranes utilize hoists for vertical movement, although manipulators can be used if precise positioning of the load is required.
There are various types of cranes being used in the logistics industry. For our project, we are focusing on 4 types of cranes, which are:
1) Gantry Cranes;
2) Jib Cranes;
3) Bridge Cranes;
4) Stacker Cranes.
The types of cranes and their uses will be explained further in the following entries on cranes.
All of our information on cranes are sourced from these websites:
Cited from:
http://www.ise.ncsu.edu/kay/mhetax/TransEq/Crane/index.htm
http://www.lkgoodwin.com/cgi-bin/quikstore.cgi?category=Cranes_-_All_Types
1 comment:
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