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Crane Description and Operation and Maintenance

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  A large, tall machine is used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam. 1.    Wall mounted cranes 2.    Gantry cranes 3.    One leg Gantry cranes                                                 4.    Jib cranes 5.    Mobile cranes a.     Truck mounted cranes b.    Crawler crane c.     Tyre mounted crane d. Loco Crane The following factor to be considered while lifting load •       About the load •       Where the load will be shifted •       Method to be adopted 1.    Manual handling 2.    Mechanical handling •       About the operator •       About the Supervisor...

Carbon brushes

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       Carbon brush (“motor brush”)  A brush is a device that conducts current between stationary wires and moving parts, most commonly in a rotating shaft                                                                                  A carbon brush can be 1. Made of one or more carbon block  2.  Equipped with one or more terminals                             Functions of Carbon Brush Carbon brushes are electromechanical conducting devices that connect to moving parts to provide an electric current. They are typically used in motors, generators, and alternators. Many carbon brush uses exist, but the three basic uses are in    ...