Sample PDS Inspection Reports

INSPECTION & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Current Safety Standards require that all overhead cranes in regular use be inspected and maintained and that records of the inspection be kept on file.  All of our inspectors have been trained and certified by the Crane Institute of America and are up-to-date with the latest revision of the Overhead Crane Safety Standards.

PDS Crane Service offers an Inspection Program with Documentation to assist your facility with meeting these requirements.  Specifically, we offer the following types of inspections:

• Safety Inspections:  This is an initial inspection to verify the crane meets the construction and installation requirements of the applicable OSHA and ANSI/ASME Safety Standards

• Mechanical-Electrical-Structural (MES) Inspections:  The MES inspection meets the requirement of a Periodic Inspection as defined by the OSHA and ANSI/ASME Safety Standards.  This inspection provides a complete list and check of the mechanical, electrical and structural components of the crane. Each report is customized to include only the components applicable to each particular crane.  This inspection also includes an annual non-destructive testing of un-painted load hooks either by dye penetrant or magnetic particle testing.

• Monthly 10 Point Inspections:   This inspection is offered as a Frequent Inspection as defined by the OSHA and ANSI/ASME Safety Standards.  The inspection includes a monthly check of the critical safety items on the crane including holding brakes, control braking, limit switches, wire ropes or chains, load hooks, rope drums and sheaves, bridge and trolley wheels, stops and bumpers, operator controls and warning devices. 

A Program of Preventive Maintenance in conjunction with an inspection program will reduce overall repair costs, frequency of repair and unexpected downtime.  Often a simple adjustment done in a timely manner can prevent destruction of components which can result in untimely and very costly repairs.  The Preventive Maintenance Program that we offer in conjunction with our Inspection Program includes:

• Filling gear cases to proper level; advising when fluid condition dictates consideration for draining, flushing and refilling gear cases. 
• Greasing all fittings and lubrication points.
• Minor cleaning and adjustment of control components.
• Adjusting brakes.
• Minor tightening loose electrical connections.
• Motion testing entire crane for function and speed.
• Lubrication of  Wire Rope / Load Chain Assembly.
• Adjusting limit switches