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CONTENTS

SL. NO. TITLE SH. NO.

1.0 SCOPE 1

2.0 INPUT DATA 1

3.0 SELECTION OF CRANES 2

4.0 LIFT, SPAN AND MOTOR RATINGS 4

5.0 CLEARANCE DIAGRAM 7

6.0 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION 7

7.0 EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL LOAD LIST 7

8.0 LOADING DATA 7

9.0 COST ESTIMATES 7

10.0 RECOMMENDATION 7

APPENDICES

1. TECHNICAL PARAMETER CHART FOR OVERHEAD 8

CRANES

2. TECHNICAL PARAMETER CHART FOR UNDERSLUNG 16

CRANES

3. SKETCH FOR LIFT CALCULATIONS 18

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REVISION STATUS

REV. NO. DATE DESCRIPTION

R0 29.12.1980 ---

R1 31.03.1994 Completely revised.

R2 15.02.2000 Generally revised.

R3 01.08.2001 Revised to take care of changes made in IS

3177: 1999.

R4 10.01.2003 Revised to take care of changes made in

Amendment No. 1 to IS 3177: 1999.

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1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This guide covers guidelines for carrying out a basic study for Electrically Operated
Travelling (EOT) and Manually Operated Travelling (MOT) cranes.

1.2 For format, structure and other guidelines for preparation of basic study refer TCE.M9-
PCS-25. The objective of the basic study is to select a cost effective and appropriate
crane. The basic study shall form the basis for procurement of crane and detailed
engineering.

2.0 INPUT DATA

2.1 The following data shall be obtained :

(a) Purpose of the crane

(b) Whether crane is to be located inside the shed or building or outside ?

(c) Area classification as per IS 5572, if crane is to be located in hazardous area

(d) Weight of the heaviest single component or equipment to be handled by main

hook and auxiliary hook, if required

(e) Overall dimensions of largest single component or equipment to be handled.

Preferably obtain the drawing of component or equipment

(f) Requirement of movement of component or equipment over the other

components or equipment, while operating the crane

(g) Lift requirements for main hook and auxiliary hook

(h) Whether crane use is irregular, regular light, regular intermittent, irregular
intensive or regular intensive as per guidelines given in IS 13834 Part 1.

(i) Whether crane is expected to hoist Safe Working Load (SWL) very rarely and
light loads normally or SWL fairly frequently and moderate loads normally or
SWL frequently and heavy loads normally or regularly loaded close to the SWL
?

(j) Approximate hook approach for the main hook and auxiliary hook at either end
of long and cross travel motions

(k) Details of building and equipment, if crane is to be installed in existing building

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(l) Requirement of attachments such as grab bucket, lifting magnet, digital display
of actual load lifted etc.

(m) Requirement of load limiting devices to stop the hoisting motion, if load to be
lifted is more than the Safe Working Load (SWL).

2.2 Familiarise with General Arrangement (GA) drawings of the area in which crane is to be
installed.

3.0 SELECTION OF CRANES

3.1 EOT OR MOT CRANES

3.1.1 EOT Cranes

EOT crane may be selected under any of the following conditions. These conditions
may be discussed and decided with concerned groups and project engineer.

(a) When the frequency of operation is more than 5 times per hour

(b) When the duration of operation is more than 15 minutes, i.e. operator has to
hoist the load, move the load, place the load in a non-stop manner for more
than 15 minutes

(c) When the load is to be handled at a specific speed for performing cyclic
operation

(d) When the load is to be lifted at a speed which is not possible with MOT crane.
Generally, 10.0 M/min speed of hand chain movement may be possible by
manual operation. Considering velocity ratio for the specific case, speed of load
chain and load movement may be found out.

(e) When the clear path for movement is not available for operator as well as for
the load

3.1.2 MOT Cranes

MOT crane may be selected considering following conditions. These conditions may be
discussed and decided with concerned groups and project engineer.

(a) For lifting weight upto 5 Tonnes

(b) When the frequency of operation is less than 5 times per hour

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(c) When the duration of non-stop operation is less than 15 minutes

(d) For maintenance purpose, where crane is used once in a while

(e) Clear path is available for movement of operator as well as for the load.

3.2 OVERHEAD OR UNDERSLUNG CRANES

3.2.1 Overhead Cranes

Overhead crane travels on the runway girders mounted on columns. Refer appendix 1
for various technical parameters.

3.2.2 Underslung Cranes

Underslung crane travels on flanges of runway girders fixed on the bottom of roof or
truss. This facilitates installation of cranes in sheds already existing with little
modifications. These cranes require less headroom clearance (approx. 0.4 M). These
cranes are generally used for capacity upto 10 T. Refer appendix 2 for various technical
parameters.

3.3 SINGLE GIRDER OR DOUBLE GIRDER CRANES

EOT and MOT cranes shall have single girder or double girder depending on capacity,
lift, span and load handling attachment. The selection shall be based on following :

(a) For cranes having capacity upto 2 T and span upto 14 M, single girder crane
may be selected. In case capacity is more than 10 T or span is more than 14 M,
it is preferable to have double girder crane. For cranes having capacity between
2 and 10 T and span less than 14 M, selection of single or double girder may be
made based on headroom clearance, lift requirements and considering cost etc.

(b) Double girder crane with same headroom clearance as that of single girder
crane can achieve more lift as hook can enter between bridge girders. This may
be helpful in the installations where height restriction limits the lift.

(c) In case of cranes with lifting magnet or grab bucket, it is preferable to have
double girder crane.

3.4 CRANE CLASSIFICATION

Cranes are classified based on class of utilization (maximum number of operating cycles)
and state of loading. IS 13834 Part 1 and 5, both shall be referred for deciding crane
classification and mechanism class of crane.

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3.5 METHOD OF CRANE CONTROL

In case of EOT cranes, selection of crane control mainly depends on type of service,
severity, size and type of loads, operating speeds, the degree of precision required,
availability of clear path for operator movement etc. Based on these factors, crane
controls such as pendent push button station or cabin or radio (remote) control shall be
selected.

3.5.1 Pendent Push Button Station

Pendent push button stations are used for controlling the crane from floor. This requires
clear path for operator movement.

3.5.2 Cabin Operated

Cabin operated control may be more suitable for following conditions :

(a) For cranes with wider span

(b) If load is to be supervised closely
(c) If clear path for operator and / or load movement is not available
(d) For better visibility of load and path of movement
(e) For operating at higher speeds
(f) To protect operator against harsh conditions such as dust, fumes, heat and cold
etc.

3.5.3 Radio Controls

Radio controls may be more suitable for cranes operating in hazardous or radioactive
area or in areas where operator cannot enter or work.

4.0 LIFT, SPAN AND MOTOR RATINGS

4.1 LIFT

Refer appendix 3 while calculating lift. Same shall be calculated as follows :

(a) Height of the tallest equipment (X) to be handled

(b) Height of tallest equipment (Y) over which equipment (X) is to be handled

(c) Clearance between the equipment (X) and (Y). Generally 0.2 to 0.5 M
clearance may be considered.

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(d) Sling height = tan 60° × Half of width of equipment (X) including lugs. Included
angle of sling shall be considered as 60º.

(e) Dimension between operating floor on which equipment (X) is located and
basement on which equipment is to be lowered, if any.

(f) Total Lift = (a) + (b) + (c) + (d) + (e)

4.2 SPAN

Span shall be calculated in following manner :

Refer data sheets A2, A3, A4, A5 of M4-113-01 and A2, A3, A4 of M4-113-02.

(a) Clear inside dimension i.e. distance between inner faces of two columns.

(b) Walkway space, if provided, along the runway = 2 × 0.5 M.

(c) Handrails for walkway = 2 × 0.035 M.

(d) Side clearance for the crane on both sides = G + H

(e) Span = [(a) – 1.0 – 0.07 – (d)]

Notes :

1. For cabin operated cranes having capacity 40 T and above, 500 mm wide
walkways shall be considered on either side. In case wall is existing on one side,
only handrailing shall be considered. In case factory inspector’s manual in
particular area stipulates this requirement for even smaller capacity than 40 T,
walkway of 500 mm shall be considered.

2. Obtain values of G and H from clearance table given in crane manufacturer’s

catalogues.

4.3 MOTOR RATING

IS 3177 shall be referred for calculating power required for hoisting motion, long
(bridge) travel and cross (trolley) travel. After arriving at the power requirement, motor
rating shall be selected as next higher size of motor available.

4.3.1 Hoisting Motion

MVC v Cdf 1
Power required = × KW
6.12E Camb
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Where,
M = Mass of the rated load on the hook plus weight of the hook block
and wire rope in tonnes. Weight of the hook block and wire rope
shall be assumed as :
6 % of rated load upto 10 T
5 % of rated load above 10 T and upto 20 T
4 % of rated load above 20 T

V = Hoisting speed in M/min. Speed ranges between 0.30 and 5.5

M/min. Generally taken as 5 M/min. However, for heavy and critical
item such as turbine generator, speed shall be taken as 2 M/min.

Cv = 0.67 for AC motors and 0.5 for DC motors

Cdf = Refer Table 2 of IS 3177

E = Combined efficiency of gears and sheaves

= (0.93)n × (0.98)m for sleeve bearings,
= (0.95)n × (0.99)m for anti-friction bearings
Where, n = Number of pairs of gears
m = Total number of rotating sheaves
Assume E as 0.80 for preliminary calculations

Camb = Refer Table 20A of IS 3177

4.3.2 Long and Cross Travels

MVSCdf  F + 1100a  KW for indoor cranes

Power required =  
6117T  981N 

Where,
M = Weight moved in tonnes. In case of long travel, M = rated load
plus weight of crane and in case of cross travel, it is rated load
plus weight of trolley. Refer appendices 1 and 2 for weight of
crane and trolley

V = Travelling speed in M/min. Long travel speed generally ranges

between 15 and 18 M/min and cross travel speed generally ranges
between 8 and 10 M/min.

S = Service factor for bridge - 1 and for trolley - 1.06

Cdf = Refer Table 2 of IS 3177

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T = Torque factor. Generally, value of T shall be taken as 1.7.

F = Overall friction factor, 8 or 13 KgF/T for track wheels on anti-

friction or plain bearings respectively

a = Average linear acceleration of crane or trolley in cm/sec². Assume

8 cm/sec² for preliminary calculations.

N = Mechanical efficiency of gearing which may be taken as 0.95 per

reduction. Assume E as 0.90 for preliminary calculations.

For outdoor cranes, refer IS 3177 for calculating power requirement.

5.0 CLEARANCE DIAGRAM

Crane clearance diagram (data sheet A2, A3, A4 or A5 of TCE.M4-113-01 or 113-

02 indicating various dimensions shall be enclosed with the basic study. Manufacturer’s
catalogues may be referred for indicating clearances. General clearances are given in
appendices 1 and 2.

6.0 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Materials of construction of crane components shall be as per IS 3177. In case of crane

to be operated in hazardous area, all contact parts shall be of dissimilar materials, for
example bronze to steel, brass to steel etc.

7.0 EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL LOAD LIST

An appendix covering list of cranes with tag numbers, designation, major design
parameters and estimated motor ratings shall be furnished.

8.0 LOADING DATA

Wheel load in tonnes may be indicated in basic study to facilitate civil department for
further engineering. Appendices 1 and 2 shall be referred for indicating wheel load.
Manufacturer’s catalogues may also be referred.

9.0 COST ESTIMATES

If included in TCE scope of work, cost estimates for various alternatives considered
may be furnished.

10.0 RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation summarizing the following shall be included in this paragraph :
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(a) Salient features and major parameters of the recommended crane

(b) Method of crane controls
(c) Requirement of power
(d) Cost estimate

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APPENDIX 1

TECHNICAL PARAMETER CHART FOR OVERHEAD CRANES

CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL CR WT HR HA WL
WT
6 0.55 0.6 500 1100 - - - - 0.45 0.4 550
8 0.55 0.6 670 1780 - - - - 0.45 0.4 600
10 0.65 0.6 760 2240 - - - - 0.45 0.4 650
0.5 12 0.65 0.6 830 2600 - - - - 0.45 0.4 710
14 0.65 0.6 900 2970 - - - - 0.45 0.4 770
16 0.75 0.6 1130 3470 - - - - - - -
18 0.75 0.6 1200 3810 - - - - - - -

6 0.65 0.6 850 1400 - - - - 0.45 0.4 810

8 0.65 0.6 960 1930 - - - - 0.45 0.4 860
10 0.65 0.6 1010 2240 - - - - 0.55 0.4 950
1.0 12 0.75 0.6 1140 2790 - - - - 0.55 0.4 1020
14 0.75 0.6 1210 3200 - - - - 0.55 0.4 1100
16 0.80 0.6 1380 3470 - - - - - - -
18 0.80 0.6 1670 4720 - - - - - - -

6 0.65 0.7 1400 1700 - - - - 0.45 0.4 1320

8 0.65 0.7 1520 2010 1.5 0.8 3300 7000 0.55 0.4 1420
10 0.75 0.7 1610 2500 1.5 0.8 3600 8250 0.55 0.4 1470
12 0.75 0.7 1690 2880 1.5 0.8 3650 8300 0.65 0.4 1580
2.0 14 0.90 0.7 1930 3990 1.5 0.8 3800 9500 0.70 0.4 1680
16 0.90 0.7 2130 4370 1.6 0.8 4000 10000 - - -
18 0.90 0.7 2220 4800 1.6 0.8 4100 10200 - - -
20 - - - - 1.6 0.8 4200 11250 - - -
22 - - - - 1.6 0.8 4850 13900 - - -

6 0.75 0.8 1950 2400 - - - - 0.55 0.4 1900

8 0.75 0.8 2280 2660 1.5 0.8 3800 7100 0.55 0.4 1930
3.0
10 0.75 0.8 2340 3000 1.5 0.8 4100 8300 0.65 0.4 2050
12 0.80 0.8 2560 4030 1.55 0.8 4150 8350 0.65 0.4 2130

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CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL CR WT HR HA WL
WT
14 0.90 0.8 2670 4540 1.55 0.8 4400 9500 0.70 0.4 2230
16 0.90 0.8 2860 4920 1.6 0.8 4500 10000 - - -
3.0 18 0.95 0.8 3120 6020 1.6 0.8 4800 10500 - - -
20 - - - - 1.6 0.8 5300 13600 - - -
22 - - - - 1.6 0.8 5600 15000 - - -

6 0.90 0.8 2850 2900 - - - - 0.65 0.5 2960

8 0.90 0.8 3420 3140 1.5 0.8 4900 7200 0.65 0.5 3020
10 0.90 0.8 3520 3590 1.55 0.8 5250 8400 0.75 0.5 3210
12 0.95 0.8 3610 4040 1.6 0.8 5300 8450 0.75 0.5 3360
5.0 14 0.95 0.8 3830 5100 1.6 0.8 5350 8500 0.85 0.5 3500
16 1.00 0.8 4050 5560 1.6 0.8 5800 11300 - - -
18 1.00 0.8 4330 6720 1.6 0.8 6200 12500 - - -
20 - - - - 1.6 0.8 6500 13800 - - -
22 - - - - 1.65 0.8 6800 15200 - - -

6 0.95 0.95 4850 3500 - - - - 0.75 0.6 4420

8 0.95 0.95 5050 3980 1.7 0.85 6600 8250 0.75 0.6 4510
10 1.00 0.95 5240 4840 1.75 0.85 6600 8250 0.75 0.6 4590
12 1.00 0.95 5400 5620 1.75 0.85 7000 9500 0.80 0.6 4810
7.5 14 1.00 0.95 5550 6280 1.75 0.85 7500 11900 0.90 0.6 5000
16 1.10 0.95 5910 7430 1.8 0.85 7900 13600 - - -
18 1.10 0.95 6210 8690 1.8 0.85 8200 14900 - - -
20 - - - - 1.9 0.85 8500 16300 - - -
22 - - - - 1.9 0.85 8800 17700 - - -

6 1.00 0.95 6400 4000 - - - - 0.75 0.6 5690

8 1.00 0.95 6520 4600 1.7 1.0 8000 8400 0.75 0.6 5840
10 1.00 0.95 6660 5290 1.8 1.0 8000 8400 0.80 0.6 6020
10.0
12 1.00 0.95 6830 6050 1.85 1.0 8600 11100 0.80 0.6 6140
14 1.20 0.95 7170 7560 1.85 1.0 8900 12300 0.90 0.6 6260
16 1.20 0.95 7440 8380 1.9 1.0 9300 14000 - - -

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CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL CR WT HR HA WL
WT
18 1.20 0.95 7670 9230 1.9 1.0 9600 15200 - - -
10.0 20 - - - - 1.9 1.0 10500 18800 - - -
22 - - - - 1.9 1.0 10800 20400 - - -

8 - - - - 2.0 1.25 11200 10000 - - -

10 - - - - 2.0 1.25 11700 12400 - - -
12 - - - - 2.0 1.25 11750 12500 - - -
14 - - - - 2.0 1.25 12000 13600 - - -
15.0
16 - - - - 2.0 1.25 13000 17800 - - -
18 - - - - 2.0 1.25 13200 19000 - - -
20 - - - - 2.1 1.25 13900 22100 - - -
22 - - - - 2.1 1.25 14900 26000 - - -

10 - - - - 2.2 1.25 15000 14300 - - -

12 - - - - 2.2 1.25 15300 15500 - - -
14 - - - - 2.2 1.25 15900 18000 - - -
20.0 16 - - - - 2.2 1.25 16200 19700 - - -
18 - - - - 2.2 1.25 16800 22100 - - -
20 - - - - 2.2 1.25 17600 25700 - - -
22 - - - - 2.2 1.25 18300 28400 - - -

10 - - - - 2.3 1.25 18000 14900 - - -

12 - - - - 2.3 1.25 18700 17400 - - -
14 - - - - 2.3 1.25 19200 19800 - - -
25.0 16 - - - - 2.3 1.25 19900 22700 - - -
18 - - - - 2.5 1.25 21000 27500 - - -
20 - - - - 2.5 1.25 21300 28700 - - -
22 - - - - 2.5 1.25 22000 31400 - - -

10 - - - - 2.6 1.25 21500 17500 - - -

12 - - - - 2.6 1.25 22300 21100 - - -
30.0
14 - - - - 2.6 1.25 22700 22300 - - -
16 - - - - 2.6 1.25 23600 26300 - - -

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CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL CR WT HR HA WL
WT
18 - - - - 2.6 1.25 24000 28700 - - -
30.0 20 - - - - 2.7 1.25 25000 32500 - - -
22 - - - - 2.7 1.25 25600 35200 - - -

10 - - - - 2.6 1.4 24700 19400 - - -

12 - - - - 2.6 1.4 24700 19500 - - -
14 - - - - 2.6 1.4 25300 21900 - - -
35.0 16 - - - - 2.6 1.4 26600 27100 - - -
18 - - - - 2.6 1.4 27200 29900 - - -
20 - - - - 2.7 1.4 28000 33600 - - -
22 - - - - 2.7 1.4 28600 36200 - - -

10 - - - - 2.7 1.4 28400 22300 - - -

12 - - - - 2.7 1.4 28400 22400 - - -
14 - - - - 2.7 1.4 28600 23600 - - -
40.0 16 - - - - 2.7 1.4 30200 30400 - - -
18 - - - - 2.8 1.4 31100 34100 - - -
20 - - - - 2.8 1.4 31700 36500 - - -
22 - - - - 2.8 1.4 33100 42800 - - -

10 - - - - 2.8 1.55 34100 23900 - - -

12 - - - - 3.0 1.55 35000 27300 - - -
14 - - - - 3.0 1.55 36100 32100 - - -
50.0 16 - - - - 3.0 1.55 36100 32100 - - -
18 - - - - 3.0 1.55 37400 37700 - - -
20 - - - - 3.0 1.55 38700 43800 - - -
22 - - - - 3.0 1.55 39700 47600 - - -

12 - - - - 3.4 2.0 42000 42000 - - -

18 - - - - 3.5 2.0 24500* 52500 - - -
60.0
24 - - - - 3.6 2.0 27500* 64000 - - -
30 - - - - 3.7 2.0 29500* 73000 - - -

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CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL CR WT HR HA WL
WT
12 - - - - 3.4 2.0 30500 56000 - - -
18 - - - - 3.5 2.0 32500* 68000 - - -
80.0
24 - - - - 3.6 2.0 34500* 77500 - - -
30 - - - - 3.8 2.0 38000* 93500 - - -

12 - - - - 3.5 2.4 36000 71000 - - -

18 - - - - 3.6 2.4 40500* 86500 - - -

100.0
24 - - - - 3.9 2.4 44000* 99000 - - -

30 - - - - 4.0 2.4 46500* 111500 - - -

10 - - - - 1.8 1.3 8250 8900 - - -

12 - - `- - 1.85 1.3 8900 11600 - - -
14 - - - - 1.85 1.3 9200 12800 - - -
10/3 (AUX) 16 - - - - 1.9 1.3 9600 14500 - - -
18 - - - - 1.9 1.3 9900 15700 - - -
20 - - - - 1.9 1.3 10800 19300 - - -
22 - - - - 1.9 1.3 11000 20900 - - -

10 - - - - 2.0 1.3 11900 12900 - - -

12 - - - - 2.0 1.3 12000 13000 - - -
14 - - - - 2.0 1.3 12200 14100 - - -
15/3 (AUX) 16 - - - - 2.0 1.3 13200 18300 - - -
18 - - - - 2.0 1.3 13400 19500 - - -
20 - - - - 2.1 1.3 14100 22600 - - -
22 - - - - 2.1 1.3 15100 26500 - - -

10 - - - - 2.2 1.3 15300 14800 - - -

12 - - - - 2.2 1.3 15600 16000 - - -
14 - - - - 2.2 1.3 16200 18500 - - -
20/5 (AUX)
16 - - - - 2.2 1.3 16700 20200 - - -
18 - - - - 2.2 1.3 17300 22600 - - -
20 - - - - 2.2 1.3 17900 26200 - - -

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CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL CR WT HR HA WL
WT
20/5 (AUX) 22 - - - - 2.2 1.3 18800 28900 - - -

10 - - - - 2.3 1.3 18300 15400 - - -

12 - - - - 2.3 1.3 19000 17900 - - -
14 - - - - 2.3 1.3 19500 20300 - - -
25/5 (AUX) 16 - - - - 2.3 1.3 20200 23200 - - -
18 - - - - 2.5 1.3 21300 28000 - - -
20 - - - - 2.5 1.3 21600 29200 - - -
22 - - - - 2.5 1.3 22300 31900 - - -

10 - - - - 2.6 1.5 21900 18300 - - -

12 - - - - 2.6 1.5 22700 21900 - - -
14 - - - - 2.6 1.5 23100 23100 - - -
30/10 (AUX) 16 - - - - 2.6 1.5 24000 27100 - - -
18 - - - - 2.6 1.5 24400 29500 - - -
20 - - - - 2.7 1.5 25400 33300 - - -
22 - - - - 2.7 1.5 26000 36000 - - -

10 - - - - 2.6 1.5 25100 20200 - - -

12 - - - - 2.6 1.5 25100 20300 - - -
14 - - - - 2.6 1.5 25700 22700 - - -
35/10 (AUX) 16 - - - - 2.6 1.5 27000 27900 - - -
18 - - - - 2.6 1.5 27600 30700 - - -
20 - - - - 2.7 1.5 28400 34400 - - -
22 - - - - 2.7 1.5 29000 37000 - - -

10 - - - - 2.7 1.5 28800 23100 - - -

12 - - - - 2.7 1.5 28800 23200 - - -
14 - - - - 2.7 1.5 29000 24400 - - -
40/10 (AUX) 16 - - - - 2.7 1.5 30600 31200 - - -
18 - - - - 2.8 1.5 31500 34900 - - -
20 - - - - 2.8 1.5 32100 37300 - - -
22 - - - - 2.8 1.5 33500 43600 - - -

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CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL CR WT HR HA WL
WT
10 - - - - 2.8 1.75 34600 24900 - - -
12 - - - - 3.0 1.75 35500 28300 - - -
14 - - - - 3.0 1.75 36600 33100 - - -
50/15 (AUX) 16 - - - - 3.0 1.75 36600 33100 - - -
18 - - - - 3.0 1.75 37900 38700 - - -
20 - - - - 3.0 1.75 39200 44800 - - -
22 - - - - 3.0 1.75 40200 48600 - - -

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HR : Headroom clearance in metres (Dimension K in various clearance diagrams of

TCE.M4-113-01 and 02)
HA : Hook approach in metres in cross travel directions (Dimension B or C in various
clearance diagrams of TCE.M4-113-01 and 02)
WL : Wheel load (static) in Kgs per wheel
CR WT : Crane weight including trolley weight in Kgs

NOTES

1. Parameters given above are based on lift of 10 M.

2. All parameters are approximate and shall be cross-checked with latest catalogues of
crane manufacturers.
3. In case of overhead crane with maintenance platform along the span, it is suggested to
have minimum headroom clearance as 1.2 M.
4. Crane weight of MOT crane may be taken same as crane weight of EOT crane with
corresponding capacity and span.
5. Trolley weight may be considered as 20 % of crane weight upto 10 T capacity and 40
% of crane weight for higher capacities.
6. ‘*’ indicates that there are four wheels in each end carriage. For all other cases there
are two wheels in each end carriage.
7. Hook approach in long travel direction (Dimension P or Q in various clearance
diagrams of TCE.M4-113-01 and 02) may be considered as half of the wheel base +
100 to 250 mm depending upon crane capacity. Wheel base shall be determined as
follows:

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(a) for cranes upto and including 20 M span, not less than one-fifth of the span

(b) for cranes over 20 and upto 25 M span, not less than 4 M

(c) for cranes of 25 M span and over, not less than one-sixth of the span.

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APPENDIX 2
TECHNICAL PARAMETER CHART FOR UNDERSLUNG CRANES

CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL
WT
6 400 400 1400
8 400 640 1650
10 400 740 2050
0.5 12 400 800 2330
14 400 860 2640
16 400 1000 3200
18 400 1090 3540

SAME AS IN APPENDIX 1 FOR OVERHEAD CRANES

SAME AS IN APPENDIX 1 FOR OVERHEAD CRANES

6 400 850 1400
8 400 930 1790
10 400 980 2050
1.0 12 400 1110 2530
14 400 1190 2870
400 MAXIMUM

400 MAXIMUM

16 400 1250 3200

18 400 1560 4440

6 500 1400 1700

8 500 1480 1880
10 500 1580 2300
2.0 12 500 1660 2620
14 500 1910 3660
16 500 2000 4100
18 500 2110 4530

6 700 1950 2400

8 700 2260 2530
10 700 2320 2820
3.0 12 700 2520 3760
14 700 2640 4210
16 700 2750 4660
18 700 2990 5750

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CAPACITY SPAN EOT CRANE MOT CRANE

SINGLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

CR
T M HR HA WL HR HA WL
WT
6 700 2850 2900
8 700 3400 3000
10 700 3490 3390

SAME AS IN APPENDIX 1 FOR OVERHEAD CRANES

SAME AS IN APPENDIX 1 FOR OVERHEAD CRANES

5.0 12 700 3570 3770
14 700 3810 4770
16 700 3940 5290
18 700 4200 6460

6 850 4850 3500

400 MAXIMUM

400 MAXIMUM
8 850 5020 3850
10 850 5190 4600
7.5 12 850 5370 5310
14 850 5500 5910
16 850 5780 7220
18 850 6070 8480

6 850 6400 4000

8 850 6480 4520
10 850 6620 5150
10.0 12 850 6770 5740
14 850 7090 7330
16 850 7280 8060
18 850 7460 8920

LEGEND

Same as on sheet 14

NOTES

Same as on sheets 14 and 15. Notes 3 and 6 are not applicable.

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