SPTO.Cranes 2027

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1

Mobile crane

A wheeled or crawler-mounted crane with a telescopic or lattice boom, used for lifting on construction and industrial sites. At a crane exhibition, buyers compare capacity, boom length, outrigger footprint and road-travel configuration.

2

Crawler crane

A crane mounted on continuous tracks for heavy lifts and travel under load on prepared ground. It is relevant to infrastructure, plant erection and heavy-cargo buyers who need stability without outriggers.

3

Tower crane

A vertical mast crane with a slewing jib, used mainly for high-rise construction. Specification focuses on jib length, maximum load, tip load and climbing or anchoring systems.

4

Overhead travelling crane (bridge crane)

A crane that travels on elevated runway beams inside a factory or warehouse, with a hoist trolley moving across the bridge. Buyers compare span, lift height, duty class and control system.

5

Gantry crane

A portal-frame crane that runs on rails or tyres, common in yards, ports and precast concrete plants. Key selection data includes span, lift height, ground conditions and working duty.

6

Hoist

The lifting mechanism, usually wire-rope or chain-driven, used in cranes, monorails and workstation lifting. Capacity, lift height, duty rating, brake type and control method are the main comparison points.

7

Wire rope

A stranded steel rope used for hoisting, luffing and load suspension. Inspection for broken wires, wear, corrosion and lubrication is a core maintenance and safety topic at lifting-equipment shows.

8

Load chart

The manufacturer's table of rated capacity at a given radius, boom length and crane configuration. Operators must use the correct chart for the actual setup and never exceed the stated capacity.

9

Safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL)

The maximum load that a component or lifting assembly is rated to handle in a specified configuration. Clear marking, verification and inspection records are essential for procurement and site safety.

10

Outrigger

An extendable stabilizer leg that widens a mobile crane's support footprint. Lift planning must consider ground bearing pressure, pad size and the position of the outriggers.

11

Slew ring (slewing ring)

The large bearing that connects the upper rotating structure to the crane base. Inspection for cracks, lubrication condition and bolt torque is critical for safe slewing.

12

Load moment indicator (LMI) or overload limiter

A safety system that calculates load and radius and warns or stops the crane before an overload condition. It is a key differentiator in crane control and safety packages.

13

Below-the-hook device

A spreader beam, lifting beam, sling, clamp or other device used between the crane hook and the load. Rated capacity, proof testing and inspection records are central buyer requirements.

14

Duty cycle and hoist duty class

A classification of how frequently and how heavily a hoist or crane is used, such as M3-M8 or H1-H5 classes. Duty class drives motor, brake and gearbox selection for the intended application.

15

Radio remote control

A wireless controller for crane and hoist functions. Selection criteria include frequency, operating range, emergency-stop behaviour, battery management and compatibility with the crane's control system.

16

Crane rail and runway beam

The track and support structure for overhead and gantry cranes. Rail alignment, clips, end stops and runway beam condition directly affect safe crane travel and wheel wear.

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Proof load test and inspection

A documented test or examination of lifting equipment before first use or at required intervals. Certificates and inspection reports are standard requirements for buyers and site safety teams.