Crane selection for advanced material handling systems

Abstract

The expectations of today's industrial processes require not only the continuous development of the handling equipment, but also the modernization of the methods used in their design, operation and maintenance, which a logistics engineer encounters every day. The selection of material handling equipment is a traditional process, but the individual steps and the methods used are always aligned with current industrial expectations. This article reviews the main types and application characteristics of cranes, as well as the steps used during crane selection and their relationship, covering the most significant changes that have occurred during the transformation of the selection process.