EOT (Electric Overhead Traveling) cranes are a type of crane that uses electric motors to lift and move heavy loads along a fixed path.
_Working Principle:_
1. The crane consists of a bridge, trolley, and hoist.
2. The bridge spans the workspace and carries the trolley.
3. The trolley moves along the bridge, carrying the hoist.
4. The hoist lifts and lowers the load using a hook or other attachment.
_Classification:_
1. _By Load Capacity:_ Light-duty (up to 10 tons), medium-duty (10-50 tons), heavy-duty (50-100 tons), extra-heavy-duty (above 100 tons)
2. _By Span:_ Short-span (up to 10 meters), medium-span (10-20 meters), long-span (above 20 meters)
3. _By Lift Height:_ Low-lift (up to 10 meters), medium-lift (10-20 meters), high-lift (above 20 meters)
_Types:_
1. _Single-Girder Crane:_ One girder supports the trolley and hoist.
2. _Double-Girder Crane:_ Two girders support the trolley and hoist.
3. _Semi-Gantry Crane:_ A combination of a girder and a gantry.
4. _Gantry Crane:_ A crane with two legs and a bridge.
_Applications:_
1. _Manufacturing:_ Assembly lines, material handling.
2. _Warehousing:_ Storage and retrieval of goods.
3. _Construction:_ Lifting and placing heavy materials.
4. _Shipbuilding:_ Lifting and moving heavy ship components.
5. _Power Plants:_ Maintenance and repair of equipment.
