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ASME B30.18 - 2021 Stacker Cranes (Top or Under Running Bridge, Multiple Girder with Top or Under Running Trolley Hoist), 2021
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- ASME B30 COMMITTEE ROSTER
- B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION
- ASME B30.18-2021 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- Chapter 18-0 Scope, Definitions, Personnel Competence, and References [Go to Page]
- SECTION 18-0.1: SCOPE OF B30.18
- SECTION 18-0.2: DEFINITIONS [Go to Page]
- 18-0.2.1 Types of Equipment
- 18-0.2.2 General
- SECTION 18-0.3: PERSONNEL COMPETENCE
- SECTION 18-0.4: REFERENCES TO OTHER CODES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter 18-1 General Construction and Installation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 18-1.1: MARKING [Go to Page]
- 18-1.1.1 Rated Load Markings — Crane
- 18-1.1.2 Manufacturer’s Identification Markings
- 18-1.1.3 Warnings
- 18-1.1.4 Technical and Safety-Related Information
- SECTION 18-1.2: CLEARANCES [Go to Page]
- 18-1.2.1 Clearance From Obstruction
- 18-1.2.2 Clearance Between Noninterlocking Parallel Cranes
- SECTION 18-1.3: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — RUNWAYS AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURES [Go to Page]
- 18-1.3.1 Foundations and Anchorages
- 18-1.3.2 Crane Runways
- SECTION 18-1.4: STACKER CRANE CONSTRUCTION [Go to Page]
- 18-1.4.1 Welded Construction
- 18-1.4.2 Bridge Structure
- 18-1.4.3 Molten Metal
- 18-1.4.4 Modifications
- SECTION 18-1.5: CABS [Go to Page]
- 18-1.5.1 Cab Construction
- 18-1.5.2 Access to Stacker Crane
- 18-1.5.3 Tool Box
- 18-1.5.4 Fire Extinguisher
- 18-1.5.5 Lighting
- SECTION 18-1.6: FOOTWALKS AND LADDERS [Go to Page]
- 18-1.6.1 Location of Footwalks
- 18-1.6.2 Construction of Footwalks
- 18-1.6.3 Toeboards and Handrails for Footwalks
- 18-1.6.4 Ladders and Stairways
- 18-1.6.5 Egress
- SECTION 18-1.7: STOPS, BUMPERS, RAIL SWEEPS, AND GUARDS [Go to Page]
- 18-1.7.1 Trolley Stops
- 18-1.7.2 Bridge Bumpers (Buffers)
- 18-1.7.3 Trolley Bumpers (Buffers)
- 18-1.7.4 Rail Sweeps
- 18-1.7.5 Wheel and Truck Frames
- 18-1.7.6 Guards for Moving Parts
- SECTION 18-1.8: BRAKES [Go to Page]
- 18-1.8.1 Brakes for Stacker Crane Hoists
- 18-1.8.2 Hoist Holding Brakes
- 18-1.8.3 Hoist Controlled Braking Means
- 18-1.8.4 Brakes for Stacker Crane Trolleys and Bridges (Cab Operated)
- 18-1.8.5 Brakes for Stacker Crane Trolleys and Bridges (Floor and Remote Operated, Including Skeleton Cab Operated)
- 18-1.8.6 Stacker Crane Trolley and Bridge Braking Means
- 18-1.8.7 Application of Stacker Crane Trolley Brakes
- 18-1.8.8 Application of Stacker Crane Bridge Brakes
- SECTION 18-1.9: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 18-1.9.1 General
- 18-1.9.2 Equipment
- 18-1.9.3 Controllers
- 18-1.9.4 Resistors
- 18-1.9.5 Switches
- 18-1.9.6 Runway Conductors
- 18-1.9.7 Extension Lamps
- SECTION 18-1.10: HOISTING EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 18-1.10.1 Sheaves
- 18-1.10.2 Drums
- 18-1.10.3 Rope
- 18-1.10.4 Equalizers
- 18-1.10.5 Guards for Hoisting Ropes
- SECTION 18-1.11: WARNING DEVICES
- SECTION 18-1.12: LUBRICATION
- Chapter 18-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- SECTION 18.2.1: INSPECTION [Go to Page]
- 18-2.1.1 General
- 18-2.1.2 Inspection Classification
- 18-2.1.3 Frequent Inspection
- 18-2.1.4 Periodic Inspection
- 18-2.1.5 Stacker Cranes Not in Regular Use
- 18-2.1.6 Inspection Records
- SECTION 18-2.2: TESTING [Go to Page]
- 18-2.2.1 Operational Tests
- 18-2.2.2 Rated Load Test
- SECTION 18-2.3: MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 18-2.3.1 Preventive Maintenance
- 18-2.3.2 Maintenance Procedure
- 18-2.3.3 Adjustments and Repairs
- 18-2.3.4 Lubrication
- SECTION 18-2.4: ROPE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 18-2.4.1 General
- 18-2.4.2 Rope Inspection
- 18-2.4.3 Rope Replacement
- 18-2.4.4 Rope Maintenance
- SECTION 18-2.5: TRANSLATION OF TECHNICAL AND SAFETY-RELATED INFORMATION AND MANUAL(S)
- Chapter 18-3 Operation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 18-3.1: QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES [Go to Page]
- 18-3.1.1 Operators
- 18-3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
- 18-3.1.3 Responsibilities
- SECTION 18-3.2: TRANSLATION OF TECHNICAL AND SAFETY-RELATED INFORMATION AND MANUAL(S)
- SECTION 18-3.3: CONDUCT OF OPERATORS
- SECTION 18-3.4: HANDLING THE LOAD [Go to Page]
- 18-3.4.1 Load Weight
- 18-3.4.2 Moving the Load
- 18-3.4.3 Hoist Limit Devices (Switches)
- SECTION 18-3.5: MISCELLANEOUS [Go to Page]
- 18-3.5.1 Ladders
- 18-3.5.2 Cabs
- 18-3.5.3 Fire Extinguishers
- 18-3.5.4 Crane Lockout/Tagout
- Figures [Go to Page]
- Figure 18-0.2.1-1 Cab-Operated Stacker Crane
- Figure 18-0.2.1-2 Floor-Operated Stacker Crane
- Figure 18-0.2.1-3 Underhung Stacker Crane Movement
- Figure 18-1.9.3-1 Recommended Arrangement of Controllers or Master Switches (Three-Motor Crane)
- Figure 18-1.9.3-2 Recommended Arrangement of Controllers or Master Switches (Four-Motor Crane)
- Figure 18-1.9.3-3 Recommended Arrangement of Controllers (Pendant Push-Button Station Arrangement)
- Figure 18-1.9.3-4 Recommended Arrangement of Controllers (Radio Crane Control Transmitter Lever Arrangement) [Go to Page]