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Overhead (EOT) Crane Inspection & Certification in Saudi Arabia
Electric overhead travelling (EOT) cranes serve fabrication shops, steel mills, workshops and power plants across Saudi Arabia, moving heavy components along fixed runways day after day. Their duty cycle wears wheels, rails, brakes and hoist components, while operators often rely on the crane without seeing the girders and runway above. Independent inspection and load testing confirm that the bridge, trolley, hoist and safety devices still perform as designed.
What we inspect on an overhead (EOT) crane
- ✓Runway rails and runway beams: alignment, gauge, wear, joints, rail clips and end stops
- ✓Bridge girders and end carriages: welds, deflection, cracks and fasteners
- ✓Crane and trolley wheels, flange wear, axles and drive gearboxes
- ✓Hoist brakes, including holding and load-control brakes, and rope or chain condition
- ✓Upper and lower hoist limit switches, travel limits and the overload limiter
- ✓Hook: throat opening, twist, wear, cracks and the safety latch
- ✓Conductor bars or festoon cable systems, earthing and the electrical panels
- ✓Pendant or radio control, emergency stop and audible and visual warning devices
Common defects we find
- ✓Excess wheel flange wear or rail misalignment causing skewing and rail damage
- ✓Brake linings worn or the brake not holding the load at rated capacity
- ✓Limit switches that are inoperative or bypassed, risking two-blocking
- ✓Hook throat spread or cracks, or a missing or damaged safety latch
- ✓Damaged conductor bar collectors or festoon cables creating electrical hazards
Risks of operating uncertified
- ✓Load drop from hoist rope or brake failure over areas where workers are present
- ✓Crane skewing or runaway travel from worn wheels, rail misalignment or failed brakes
- ✓Electrocution or fire from damaged conductor systems, cables or pendant control wiring
Testing, standards & frequency
Load / performance test
A load test is typically carried out at 100%-125% of rated capacity, including hoisting, trolley and bridge travel and brake tests, with girder deflection measured under static load, depending on the standard and client.
Inspection interval
Typically at least annually, with frequent operator checks each shift and more frequent inspection for heavy-duty or severe-service cranes as client or site rules require.
Standards referenced
- ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 Overhead and gantry cranes
- ISO 4309 Cranes - Wire ropes - Care and maintenance, inspection and discard
- Manufacturer specifications and load charts
Part of our Crane Inspection & Certification service. You receive an inspection report, Certificate of Conformity and inspection tag for passing equipment.
Overhead (EOT) Crane inspection by city
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FAQs
How often does an overhead EOT crane need a load test?＋
Typically at commissioning and after major repair or modification, with periodic inspection at least annually. Some owners also re-test at set longer intervals under their own policy, so check the client requirement.
Is the runway included in an EOT crane inspection?＋
Inspections usually cover the rails, runway beams, brackets and stops as well as the crane. Where the building structure belongs to someone else, input from a structural engineer may also be required.