Maintenance of Launching Gantry

Jan 08, 2026

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To ensure the long-term safe and stable operation of the launching gantry, systematic preventive maintenance must be implemented. The core lies in regular inspection, timely lubrication, and record tracking.

Follow a cycle from frequent to less frequent, performing inspections and maintenance of varying depths.

 

Daily / Pre-operation

Structural Connections: Check key welds and connecting bolts of main steel structures (main girder, support legs, launching nose) for looseness or cracks.

Wire Ropes & Lifting Gear: Inspect wire ropes for broken wires, wear, deformation; check lifting gear, shackles for cracks or permanent deformation.

Brakes & Limiters: Test the effectiveness of brakes for all mechanisms (hoisting, traveling, luffing); verify the sensitivity and reliability of all travel limiters and overload limiters.

Hydraulic System: Check pumps, valves, cylinders, pipelines for leaks; check hydraulic oil tank level.

Safety Devices: Inspect anemometer, emergency stop buttons, alarm devices, guardrails for proper condition.

 

Weekly / Monthly

Comprehensive Lubrication: Apply the specified grease/oil to all lubrication points (e.g., wire ropes, bearings, gears, hinges) per the manual.

Electrical System: Check cables for damage, aging; ensure terminals in electrical cabinets are tight; remove dust.

Hydraulic Oil Check: Observe the cleanliness of hydraulic oil; filter or replace if necessary.

 

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Quarterly / Semi-annually

In-depth Inspection: Have professionals conduct more detailed non-destructive testing on main load-bearing structural components.

System Calibration: Calibrate safety devices (e.g., overload protector); test the pressure stability of the hydraulic system.

Wear Part Replacement: Replace consumable parts that have reached scrap standards, such as wire ropes, tires, brake pads.

 

Annually / Overhaul Period

Complete Disassembly & Inspection: Disassemble, inspect, clean, and replace worn bearings and seals in major assemblies like the hoisting mechanism, traveling mechanism, and slewing mechanism.

Structural Rectification: Check main steel structures for permanent deformation and perform necessary repair or reinforcement.

System Oil Change: Replace all hydraulic oil and gear oil.

 

Long-term Storage

Parking Environment: Choose a flat, solid, well-drained site. Retract support legs and pad wheels or tracks off the ground.

Comprehensive Protection: Apply anti-rust grease to all exposed hydraulic cylinder piston rods, wire ropes, machined mating surfaces. Cover with tarpaulin.

Regular Activation: Every 1-2 months, run all mechanisms under no load for a period to prevent component aging due to inactivity.

 

 

 

As a professional crane manufacturer in China, YuFei Crane is a comprehensive industrial enterprise that integrates the entire process of material handling equipment, including design, production, sales, installation, and service.
With over 3,000 employees, YuFei Crane has more than 500 management and technical personnel, including over 100 senior engineers. Our factory covers an area of more than 200,000 square meters.
YuFei Crane operates with a first-class quality assurance system, a comprehensive and rigorous management system, robust production capacity, and advanced inspection methods to ensure the high quality of both products and output.
If you have any questions about launching gantry, please feel free to contact us at any time.

 

 

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