As an important lifting equipment, railroad gantry cranes play a vital role in railway logistics and freight yards. In order to ensure the safety and efficiency of operation, the following are the key points of the safety operating procedures for railroad gantry cranes:
Operator qualifications: Operators must undergo professional training and hold the corresponding operating certificates. New drivers must practice for three months under the guidance of experienced drivers before they can operate independently.
Pre-operation inspection: Before operation, the heavy duty gantry crane must be fully inspected, including but not limited to brakes, hooks, wire ropes, and safety devices. Check whether the metal structure of the crane has cracks or deformations, ensure that there are no obstacles in the transmission part, and check the tightness of the safety cover, brakes, and couplings.
Work environment cleaning: It is prohibited to stack items within 2 meters on both sides of the heavy duty gantry crane track to prevent collisions during operation.
Lubrication and maintenance: Lubricate according to the lubrication chart and regulations to ensure that all parts of the crane operate well.
Safe operation: Operators must concentrate when operating factory gantry cranes. It is strictly forbidden to repair and maintain while operating. Unrelated personnel are prohibited from boarding the machine without permission. Adhere to the “six no-lifting” principle: no lifting when overloaded; no lifting when there are people under the gantry crane; no lifting when the instructions are unclear; no lifting when the gantry crane is not properly or firmly closed; no lifting when the sight is unclear; no lifting without confirmation.
Lifting operation: When using factory gantry crane to lift boxes, the lifting action must be done well. Pause within 50 cm of the lifting box to confirm that the box is completely disconnected from the flat plate and the rotary lock and the box before accelerating the lifting.
Operation in windy weather: During strong winds, if the wind speed exceeds 20 meters per second, the operation should be stopped, the gantry crane should be driven back to the specified position, and the anti-climbing wedge should be plugged in.
The above regulations ensure the safe operation of railroad gantry cranes, the safety of operators and equipment, and also improve the operating efficiency. Compliance with these regulations is essential to prevent accidents and ensure the smoothness of railway freight.
