Overview of Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) Cranes D06-003

PART - 2 CLASSIFICATION OF CRANES

In this section we will discuss:

Crane Duty Groups

Comparison between different Standards

CRANE DUTY GROUPS

Crane duty groups are a set of service classifications defined based on the
frequency of use and percentage of the lifts at or near rated capacity. Two
cranes with the same rated capacity and span may differ in their verage load
intensity and/or xpected loading cycles ; hence they will likely differ in their
design.

Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) classifies the bridge

cranes according to average load intensities and number of cycles. On the other
hand, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the European
Federation Standard (FEM) and the Hoist Manufactures Institute (HMI) all
classify hoists according to more rigorous requirements, which include the
number of starts and the maximum running time per hour. The following is a
short description:

CMAA SERVICE CLASSIFICATION

There are six different classifications of cranes by CMAA based on the duty
cycle of crane.

1. Class A (Stand-by or Infrequent Service) - This crane is the lightest

crane as far as the duty cycle is concerned. This service class covers
cranes where precise handlings of equipment at slow speed with long idle
periods between lifts are required. Capacity loads may be handled for
initial installation of equipment and for infrequent maintenance. Examples
of the use of Class A cranes include a transformer station, power houses,
turbine halls, motor rooms, public utilities, etc.

2. Class B (Light Service) - This service class covers cranes where service
requirements are light and speed is slow. Loads may vary from no load to

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