Assessing the Structural Integrity of Aging Overhead Cranes
Many overhead cranes remain in service several decades after their commissioning. When properly maintained, these assets can continue to operate reliably for many years. However, as they age, appropriate monitoring and assessment become essential to ensure personnel safety and maintain the reliability of industrial facilities.
Why assess the structural integrity of an overhead crane?
Over time, repeated loading can lead to the gradual deterioration of a crane’s structure. Mechanical fatigue, corrosion, deformation, and cracking are among the phenomena that can affect the structural integrity of the equipment.
A technical assessment helps identify existing or potential defects before they become critical, enabling operators to take appropriate corrective actions at an early stage.
A Preventive Approach
A structural integrity assessment carried out in accordance with ISO 12482 helps to:
- Ensure the safe continuation of operations;
- Detect existing or developing structural deterioration;
- Define an appropriate inspection and monitoring programme;
- Support maintenance, repair, or refurbishment decisions.
AXS Ingénierie’s Expertise
AXS Ingénierie assists its clients in assessing the structural integrity of their lifting equipment through on-site inspections, structural analyses, engineering calculations, and non-destructive testing (NDT) tailored to the specific requirements of each installation.
Our assessments provide operators with a clear understanding of the condition of their equipment and the actions required to ensure continued safe, reliable, and efficient operation throughout its service life.
