American Crane's nuclear program dates to the 1980s when we developed automated radwaste handling cranes which are deployed at numerous commercial power plants. This was followed by cranes supplied to the Department of Energy sites, built in accordance with our nuclear quality assurance program. In the mid 1990s American Crane developed a multi-year plan to enter the market for single failure-proof crane applications.
Over 40 Single Failure-Proof Cranes, ranging from 1 to 150 tons, have been built, or are on order. These cranes are at DOE sites, space launch facilities, and commercial power plants. At present the majority of new cask handling cranes have been or are being supplied by American Crane. These designs have passed US NRC review and have been found acceptable. These "lessons learned" have been incorporated into American Crane's latest single failure-proof design ULTRASAF™ (Ultimate Lifting To Resolve Accidental Drop)
Our SAFLIFT™ product automates the transfer of vertical dry cask storage systems and minimizes seismic risk during the dry spent fuel transfer process. American Crane, as the nuclear crane market leader, can provide complete turnkey packages of material handling equipment built in accordance with its 10CFR 50 Appendix B/NQA-1 quality assurance program.
American Crane is capable of supplying reactor, turbine and auxiliary building cranes for the next generation of nuclear power plant.
Single Failure-Proof Cranes can be built in accordance with our 10CFR50 Appendix B Quality Assurance program consistent with the requirements of NUREG 0554, assuring a licensable design.
NRC Accepted Single Failure-Proof Design
Single Failure-Proof Lifting System Compliant with
NUREG 0554, NUREG 0612 and ASME NOG-1
Designed and Built for Handling:
• High Value Equipment (e.g. Satellites)
• Radioactive Containers
• Loads Carried Over Critical Equipment
(e.g. Turbines)
• Loads That If Dropped, Could Cause Critical Schedule Delays (e.g. Space Flight Hardware)
• Difficult Load Lifting Configurations (e.g. Aircraft Assemblies)
Features Can Include:
• Single Failure Proof Designs
• Redundant Braking Systems
• PLC Controls Including Safety Critical
• Anti-Collision Protection
• Variable Speed Controls Including Micro Speeds
• Real Time X, Y & Z Positioning
• Augmented Quality Assurance Program
American Crane & Equipment Corporation has designed and manufactured numerous cranes and hoists for hazardous areas. Hazardous locations are those in which fire or explosion dangers exist, due to flammable liquids, vapors or gases, or combustible dust or fibers.
Our explosion proof equipment can be constructed and erected to offer protection in areas where flammable substances (gas, vapor, mist or dust) and ignition sources (spark or thermal) are present.
Equipment is available for the following area classifications:
Class I (Gas & Vapors), Division 1, Groups C and D
Class I (Gas & Vapors), Division 2, Groups B, C and D
Class II (Combustible Dusts), Division 1, Groups E, F and G ...
American Crane & Equipment Corporation is recognized as one of the leading custom crane & material handling manufacturers in the world. Our cranes routinely operate in many unique applications handling critical loads such as rocket engines, spacecraft, nuclear fuel and high explosives. We also routinely provide equipment to the US Department of Energy for handling nuclear materials and other specialized applications.
American Crane and Equipment Corporation can work with you to engineer lifting equipment specific to your application. Our experience ranges from automated cranes to speciality explosion proof equipment. This equipment is built in accordance with our Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.
Extend the Life of Existing Equipment at a Fraction of the Cost of New Equipment
Reduce Equipment Breakdowns
Minimize the Risk of Costly Accidents and OSHA Violations
Equipment Evaluation
American Crane's highly experienced technical staff will evaluate the current condition of your equipment with the goal of increasing operational reliability and improving equipment safety.
Condition Report
A Condition Report is provided outlining all deficiencies, concerns and OSHA violations. The report provides details regarding each issue and recommends a course of action. All OSHA violations are clearly defined and an appropriate remedy is provided.
The Turbine is one of the most complex, expensive items in your entire plant. Your maintenance equipment for Turbines has to be reliable and safe. At American Crane & Equipment Corporation, we consider the turbine crane a "critical lift" component. Shouldn't you trust lifting it to the "Critical Lift Experts"?
Check out the following advantages of the American Crane's Turbine Crane:
• Custom tailored to your exact application
• Single source for design and fabrication
• Fully assembled and completely tested prior to shipment
• In-house comprehensive program Quality Assurance
• Two hoist holding brakes for maximum safety
• Hoist overload limits to prevent lifting beyond capacity
• ...
Monitoring Your Critical Lifting Equipment
American Crane's SafWatch® Device can help you enhance your new or existing equipment with increased safety protection. The SafWatch® provides a fail safe control system which exceeds the requirements of NUREG 0554 and ASME NOG-1. SafWatch® allows you to take the safety of your equipment to the next level.
SafWatch® Monitoring Includes:
Operation in excess of design speed as well as monitoring operator ...
American Crane's Bridge Travelers are movable platforms that are designed to allow safe access to the underside of bridges for inspection and maintenance purposes. American Crane offers both self propelled gas and diesel versions as well as electric powered.
Our designs are custom for each different bridge application. A standard design feature is a proven anti-skewing and control technology to assure smooth operation. Custom capabilities include multi directional articulation of the platform as well as personnel lifts to access additional areas under the roadway.
American Crane travelers are located on the Queensborough, Mid-Hudson and Thousand Island bridges in New York, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State, ...