End Stops

End Stops

Brackets installed on crane runway rails to limit crane movement and enhance operational safety.

Definition

End Stops are brackets installed on crane runway rails to prevent the crane from moving beyond the designated end of the rail.

End Stops ensure the safe operation of cranes by limiting their movement to within the intended range, preventing accidents and equipment damage.

Overhead Cranes: Installed on the runway rails of overhead cranes in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.
Gantry Cranes: Used on the tracks of gantry cranes to define the operational boundaries.
Bridge Cranes: Placed at the ends of the bridge crane's runway to enhance safety.

Crane Rail: The track on which a crane moves.
Buffer Stop: A device to absorb the impact of a moving crane or trolley.
Travel Limit Switch: A switch that stops the crane's movement when it reaches a certain point.

Regular maintenance and inspection of end stops are essential to ensure their effectiveness.
End stops should be securely anchored to withstand the forces exerted by the crane.