Most crane breakdowns are not sudden. They announce themselves weeks in advance — a brake that drifts, a rope with broken strands, a contactor that chatters. A disciplined maintenance routine catches these signals while they are still cheap. Here is the checklist we follow on AMC visits, shared openly.
Daily — by the operator (2 minutes)
Listen for unusual noise on hoisting. Test the upper limit switch and the brake (the load should hold still, instantly). Look at the hook: a bent or opened hook is a stop-work item. Check the pendant or remote for damaged buttons.
Monthly — by maintenance staff
Inspect the wire rope for broken wires, kinks, and flattening — and its lubrication. Check chain wear on chain hoists with a gauge. Verify brake pad thickness and adjustment. Grease trolley wheels and check for flange wear. Inspect festoon cables or DSL collectors for burning.
Yearly — by a competent person
A full statutory examination: structural inspection of girders and end carriages, gearbox oil, motor insulation testing, load limiter calibration, and a documented load test where due. This is also what your factory inspector will ask to see — keep the reports filed.
What an AMC actually buys you
An annual maintenance contract converts unpredictable breakdown bills into a fixed cost, scheduled visits, priority breakdown response, and genuine spare parts on hand. On cranes running daily production, AMCs typically pay for themselves the first time a small fault is caught before it stops the line.
We service all makes of EOT cranes, hoists, and goods lifts across Gujarat — not just our own. See our maintenance and AMC services, read why load testing is mandatory, or book an inspection.