TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR EOT CRANES

1. Design, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning and load test of EOT Cranes
conforming to IS:807, IS:3177, IS:3938 and other relevant standards as per the
Technical Specification given below.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION :

Sl. NOMENCLATURE ITEM No.1 ITEM No.2 ITEM No.3 ITEM No.4
No.

1 DESCRIPTION EOT CRANE EOT CRANE EOT CRANE EOT CRANE

2 CAPACITY 2 TON 5 TON 1 TON 2 TON

(2000 Kgs) (5000 Kgs) (1000 Kgs) (2000 Kgs)
3 QUANTITY 4 Nos. 2 Nos. 3 Nos. 1 No.

4 TYPE OF BRIDGE SINGLE GIRDER DOUBLE SINGLE GIRDER SINGLE GIRDER

GIRDER with
Cabin
Operated

5 CLASS OF DUTY Class II - Indoor Class IV - Class II - Indoor Class II - Indoor

Indoor

6 HEIGHT OF LIFT 6.6 metre +/- 7.1 metre +/- 6.6 metre +/- 1m 6.6 metre +/- 1m
1m 1m

7 SPAN 17 Metre +/- 17 Metre +/- 17 Metre +/- 17 Metre +/- 0.5m
0.5m 0.5m 0.5m

8 LT LENGTH 110 metre +/- 50 metre +/- 115 metre +/- 31 metre +/- 5m
5m 5m 5m

9 OPERATION Floor operated Floor operated Floor operated Floor operated

Pendant push Pendant push Pendant push Pendant push
button control button control button control button control
and Cabin
Operation
10 TEMPERATURE 50 deg. 50 deg. 50 deg. 50 deg.

11 MAIN HOISTING 3 to 7.3 3 to 7.3 3 to 7.3 3 to 7.3 Meter/Min

SPEED(MAX) Meter/Min with Meter/Min with Meter/Min with with VFD facility
VFD facility VFD facility VFD facility

12 CROSS TRAVEL 15 to 20 15 to 20 15 to 20 15 to 20
SPEED (MAX) Meter/Min with Meter/Min with Meter/Min with Meter/Min with
VFD facility VFD facility VFD facility VFD facility

13 LONG TRAVEL 15 to 20 40 to 45 15 to 20 15 to 20
SPEED (MAX) Meter/Min with Meter/Min with Meter/Min with Meter/Min with
VFD facility VFD facility VFD facility VFD facility
14 MICRO SPEED 10% of the max 10% of the max 10% of the max 10% of the max
speed speed speed speed

15 MOTOR SQ Cage SQ Cage SQ Cage SQ Cage Induction

Induction Induction Induction Motor Motor (Energy
Motor (Energy Motor (Energy (Energy Efficient) IE3
Efficient) IE3 Efficient) IE3 Efficient) IE3

16 LT RAIL 50 x 50 square 50 x 50 square 50 x 50 square bar 50 x 50 square bar.

bar (This is bar. Material (This is already Material should be
already should be of available, firm no of quality B as per
available, firm quality B as per need to provide) IS:2062, Make:
no need to IS:2062, Make: TATA/ SAIL/
provide) TATA/ SAIL/ ESSAR/JINDAL
ESSAR/JINDAL

17 BRAKE Electro Magnetic Electro Magnetic Electro Magnetic Electro Magnetic

Disc Type Brake Disc Type Brake Disc Type Brake or Disc Type Brake or
or conical rotor or conical rotor conical rotor shoe conical rotor shoe
shoe shoe

18 POWER SUPPLY AC 415± 6V, 3 AC 415± 6V, 3 AC 415± 6V, 3 PH, AC 415± 6V, 3 PH,
PH, 50± 3Hz PH, 50± 3Hz 50± 3Hz 50± 3Hz

19 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance

PLATFORM platform for CT platform for CT platform for CT platform for CT
drive length drive length drive length drive length

20 PAINTING Epoxy painted Epoxy painted Epoxy painted Epoxy painted

(golden yellow (golden yellow (golden yellow (golden yellow
colour) colour) colour) colour)

21 MAIN HOIST NO OF Two Four Two Two

FALLS

22 WIRE ROPE 6x37 or 6x36 , 6x37 or 6x36 , 6x37 or 6x36 , 6x37 or 6x36 ,
CONSTRUCTION FMC, 1670 FMC, 1670 FMC, 1670 FMC, 1670 N/mm2
N/mm2 UTS N/mm2 UTS N/mm2 UTS UTS

23 HOOK Single shank, Single shank, Single shank, Single shank,

swiveling type swiveling type swiveling type as swiveling type as
as per IS 3815 as per IS 3815 per IS 3815 per IS 3815

24 EXCLUSIONS Long travel Long travel Long travel Long travel

supporting supporting supporting supporting girder
girder structure girder structure girder structure structure

25 PURPOSE Lifting, moving Lifting, moving Lifting, moving Lifting, moving

and positioning and positioning and positioning and positioning of
of the Engine of heavy charge of the Engine and the Engine and
and machined loads and machined machined
components. machined components. components.
components,
retort & lid of
the furnace at
 (920 deg.) high
temperature.

26 OPERATOR N.A Safety N.A N.A

CABIN provisions to be
made.
Equipped with
proper
illumination,
fan and should
enclosed with
acrylic or any
other
transparent
sheet of
window type to
avoid heat
exposure.

27 ALARM Hooter to be Hooter to be Hooter to be Hooter to be

provided provided provided provided

NOTE : Item wise Price to be Quoted.

2. Scope of supply: The scope of supply shall also include but not be limited to the following, along
with necessary fittings, fixtures and accessories.

a. Bridge structure with platform and hand railing.

b. Traveling mechanism for long travel and cross travel shall include track wheel, end stops
with spring/rubber buffers and wheel stops.
c. Trolley
d. Hoisting mechanism.
e. Service platform with applicable safety provisions.
f. Brake mechanism separately for long travel, cross travel and hoisting.
g. Pendant control for all movements.
h. Electrical motors, control gear and switch gear.
i. AC variable frequency controls for all motions of the crane.
j. Lighting fixtures and accessories for cranes.
k. Earthing of all electrical equipments in crane.
l. Suitable Ladder arrangement for climbing to crane cabin should be provided for 5Ton, Cabin
Operated EOT Cranes from the ground floor.

3. FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN BIDDER'S SCOPE:

a. Consumables like first fill of lubricating oils etc. for the initial operation of the Equipment till
handing over.
b. Commissioning spares and start-up spare parts.
c. All drawings / documents along with operation and maintenance manuals as per
requirement mentioned elsewhere in the tender document.
d. 3 Phase, 415V, 50 Hz power supply at MCCB shall be provided at one point for
EOT Crane. Further connection including supply, laying & termination of FRLS
armored power cables with suitable rating MCCB shall be in Bidder's scope.
e. Trailing / Flexible Cables as required for the crane shall be in bidder's scope.
f. Carrying out any modifications/ deletions /additions / alteration in design / drawings/
documents as required by client for proper execution of works at site till completion and
handing over of the equipment to the purchaser.
4. DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION :

4.1. RIGIDITY, CONTROL & SAFETY :

a. Crane should be rigid, robust and of sturdy construction.

b. Crane controls should be conveniently located. Various controls should be suitably

interlocked to prevent accidental movement of the crane.

c. Suitable limit switches, one each for long and cross travel and two for main hoists,
should be provided to stop the crane and prevent over-travel of various moving parts
of the crane.

d. Suitable buffers should be provided to prevent over travel of the crane mechanism
in cross traverse directions.

e. Suitable guards or enclosures should be provided on the crane to prevent inadvertent

contact with down shop leads (DSL) or any other exposed electrical conductors and
cables.

f. Suitable isolation switches and stop buttons should be provided to isolate the electric
supply for maintenance or in the event of an emergency.

g. A safety hand railing of tubular construction should be provided on bridge footwalls,

end carriages, trolley and any other places where access has been provided. Railings
should not be less than 1000 mm high with an intermediate member at a height of
around 500mm.

h. Crane should comply with the relevant safety regulations under the Factories Act,
Indian Electricity Rules and other statutory regulations as applicable.

4.2. STRUCTURAL DETAILS :

a. Crane bridge should comprise of single girders of plate box type. Camber in the
box girder should be as per the relevant IS code.

b. All welded subassemblies of box girder should be stress relieved before final
welding of the box girder.

c. All fasteners should be hot dip galvanized. All load bearing fasteners should be
of high tensile grade, and it should be of reputed make (Unbrako/TVS only).

d. All butt welds on structural members of bridge girders subjected to tension

should be radio graphically tested. All other welds should be subjected to Magna
flux or Dye Penetration Test.

e. Box girders should be so constructed as to eliminate any possibility of accumulation of

water or oil inside them.

4.3. MAINTAINABILITY :

a. All electrical cables should be so laid that they are not liable to get damaged and can
be easily inspected and maintained.

b. Access walkways (wherever required) of minimum 500mm clear inside width with hand
railing on one side of the girder for the full span length for inspection and maintenance of
the crane shall be provided. Walkways shall be of chequered plate or non-slip steel
surface of minimum 6mm thick. Walkways shall be of rigid construction to withstand
load.

c. Materials used for equipment and structural should be free from cracks, blowholes,
laminations, pitting etc. Except for areas where a superior grade of materials is
required, steel class should be as per IS: 2062 (latest).

d. Fasteners for pedestal blocks, gear boxes, etc., should be easily removable from the
top of the platform.

e. Safe accesses for maintenance and removal of all mechanical, electrical and structural
components must be insured. All parts requiring replacement, inspection and lubrication
should be easily accessible without need of dismantling other equipment or components.

4.4. END CARRIAGES :

a. Crane bridge should be carried on end trolleys with solid forged wheels. The wheels should
be mounted on fixed axle or suitable anti-friction spherical roller bearings which can be
conveniently removed for maintenance.

b. End carriages should be designed to be strong enough to resist all stresses likely to be
imposed upon them under varied service conditions, including collision with stops. The length
of the end carriages should be such that no other part of the crane is damaged in the event of a
collision.

c. End carriages should be fabricated from rolled steel sections or plates, welded together
to form a box. Suitable stiffening diaphragms should be provided wherever required. The
material used should be steel as per IS: 2062(latest).

d. Suitable jacking pads should be provided on each end carriage for jacking up the crane
while changing track wheels. These jacking pads should not interfere with replacement of track
wheels.
e. End carriages should be fitted with suitable safety stops to prevent the crane from falling
in the event of breakage of track wheel, bogie or axle. These safety stops should not
interfere with the removal of track wheels.

4.5. TROLLEY FRAME :

a. Trolley frame should be welded rolled steel box section, designed to transmit the load to
the bridge rails without undue deflection. It should be made rigid by providing suitable
diaphragms. The material used should be steel as per IS: 2062 (latest).

b. Drum bearings and supports for upper sheaves should be located so as to equalize the load
on the trolley wheels as nearly as possible.

c. Trolley wheels should be suitable to the existing crane rails. The axle bearings should be of
spherical roller type or ball bearing. The bearing housing should be designed for easy
removal of wheels and bearings for maintenance

d. All the mechanical and electrical equipment should be placed above the trolley top plate as
far as practicable. For any parts placed below the trolley top plate, access for maintenance,
repairs and replacement should be provided. Where the clearance between bottom
member of trolley frame and the CT rail is over 25mm, the trolley should be fitted with
substantial safety stops to prevent the trolley from falling in the event of breakage of track
wheel, bogie or axle. These safety stops should not interfere with the removal of wheel.

4.6. RAIL WHEELS:

a. Rail wheels shall be suitable to the existing crane rails. The wheel diameter shall be
suitably selected so as to meet the requirements of wheel loading for the specified duty class of
crane.
b. The wheels should be manufactured from S.G. Iron, GGG 70 grade material for noise less
operation, mounted on fixed axle or suitable anti-friction bearing which can be conveniently
removed for maintenance. Material test certificate to be provided for the same.

4.7. ROPE DRUMS:

a. Rope drum shall be designed to withstand the compressive stresses caused by the rope
wound on it and the bending stress due to beam action of the drum.

b. Drum shall be designed to take the entire length of the rope in a single layer. Free extra turns
as specified in IS: 3177 shall also be provided. The drum shall be flanged at both ends.

c. Crane shall be designed with number of rope having 2 falls for 2Ton Cranes and 4 falls for
5Ton Cranes.

4.8. WIRE ROPES:

Wire rope in the crane should be of Un-galvanized type. Kennedy/Usha Martin make
wire ropes should be used. It should be 6 x 37 or 6 x 36construction and made from best
plough steel of tensile strength 1670 N/mm2 .

4.9. GEARING:

Only helical gears should be used. Gearing in all motions should be of suitable case carburizing
low carbon alloy steels and should conform to relevant Indian/ International standards.
They shall generally be in accordance with IS: 4460-1967(or latest). All gears should be
hardened and profile ground for longer life and silent operation.

4.10. GEAR BOXES:

a. All gear boxes shall be of completely enclosed splash lubricated type. All gear boxes shall
be oil tight and sealed with neoprene '0' rings of suitable section. All gear shafts shall be
supported in bearings mounted in the gear boxes. Gear boxes shall be made of graded C.I./ M.S.
fabricated. All gear boxes shall be stress relieved. Gear boxes shall be provided with
breather vents, easily accessible drain plugs, and a suitable oil level indicator such as a
dip stick. Adequate radial clearances between the gear box inner surface and outside diameter
of the gears shall be ensured. The sufficient facial clearance between the inner surface of the
gear box and the face of the nearest gear/ pinions shall be provided. All gears and pinions
shall be of ground type so as to reduce noise levels to the minimum.

b. All Gear Boxes should have drip pans to avoid oil falling on shop floor.

c. Gear Boxes should be of a modular, integral design. Motors may be either flange-
mounted or foot mounted, or a combination of the two.

4.11. DRIVES:

a. Wheels of each end carriage should be driven by independent synchronized drive

motors mounted near each end carriage. 40% CDF, S4 duty Class-F insulation, 150 starts/ stops
per hour. Motor Make: Siemens/ BBL/ Crompton greaves/ ABB.

b. A separate cross traverse motor should be used for cross traverse drive through a
suitable gear box.40% CDF, S4 duty Class-F insulation,150starts/stops per hour. Motor Make:
Siemens, BBL, Crompton greaves, ABB

4.12. BRAKES:
Electro Magnetic Disc Type Brake will be provided for the Hoisting Motor, C.T. & L.T. The brake
works on “Fail to Safe” principle.
4.13. BEARINGS:

a. Ball and roller anti-friction bearings shall be of reputed make. The acceptable makes
will be FAG/NSK/RHP/NTN/INA only.

b. For long and cross traverse wheels, anti friction bearings shall be used. Bush bearings
should not be used at any location.

4.14. LIFTING HOOK:

The hooks shall be solid, forged, heat treated, of rugged construction and provided with a
standard depress type safety latch. Lifting hooks shall have swivels and operate on thrust
bearings with hardened races. Lock to prevent hook from swiveling shall be provided. These
hooks should conform to the relevant Indian Standard Specification IS: 3815(latest) and
IS: 8610 (latest).

4.15. BUFFERS:

Spring loaded or other suitable buffers should be fitted on the four corners of the crane. Buffers
should be rigidly bolted in place, preferably along the center line of the crane rail or trolley rail
as the case may be. All buffers should have sufficient energy absorbing capacity to stop the
bridge or trolley in either direction

4.16. LUBRICATION:

a. All gears and bearings enclosed inside gear boxes should be splash lubricated. Bottom
blocks and pedestal bearings should have independent greasing points.

b. A lubricating chart should be provided in the manual, indicating all lubrication points,
the type of lubricants required and the recommended frequency of lubrication. These details
should be repeated, and amplified if necessary, in the Maintenance Manual to be supplied
along with the crane minimum two nos. of hard copies.

4.17. SCOPE OF SUPPLY FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS:

All accessories and auxiliary electrical equipment including drive motors,

electrically operated brakes, controllers, AC variable frequency controls,
conductors, protective devices, operating devices, cables, conduits etc. necessary for the
safe and satisfactory operation and maintenance of the crane shall be included in
the Vendor's scope of supply. Electrical equipment shall be adequately rated to permit
simultaneous operation of any combination of motions of the crane for its duty service.

a. Indicating lamp: All indicating lamps shall be LED type with appropriate protection. Also firm
should provide 3 Phase Indicator R, Y & B (LED Type) at both end of Bus Bar.

b. Shrouded down shop leads.

c. Main current Collectors (one in forward and another in rear)

d. Power disconnecting switch on the crane bridge walk way, to be provided, immediately after the
main current collection gears.

e. Motors - Make Siemens, BBL, Crompton greaves, ABB

f. Protective Switch gears – Make: L&T, Siemens

g. Motor control panels - Make: L&T, Siemens

h. Disc brakes for all motions - Make: PETHE, Uni-Tech Engg.,SEW/ NORD/ABM

i. Limit Switches Make: Speed Control, Teknic, Bhatia Cutler Hammer.

j. Socket outlets

k. Power and control cables CT motion cables should run in cable drag chain Make: Finolex, CCI,
Poly Cab, Uni Star.

l. Drag link cable system.

m. Pendant : Double step push buttons of Telemechanique, Siemens, Group Schneider, L &
T, Bhatia Cutler Hammer, ABB, Allen Bradley, make pendent. A master key control on the pedant
should be provided. An emergency PUSH BUTTON to complete shutdown should be provided. The
control pendent should have separate movement in CT direction independently from trolley.

n. MCBs should only be used in the crane in lieu of HRC fuses.

o. Double Earthing should be provided Panel/crane portion.

p. Shrouded bus bar GI conductor along with Isolator switch at the ground level. Cabling from the
Isolator to the shrouded bus bar should be minimum 3.5 core, 35 sq mm copper cable. Make:
POLYCAB/UNISTAR/CCI/FINOLEX/LAPP/INDOCAB

q. Three 100 W LED luminaries under the crane, operable from pendant.

4.18. POWER SUPPLY CONDITIONS:

Electrical Power shall be available at 415 ± 10% volts, 3 phase, 50 ± 3% Hz, hence electrical
apparatus & accessories provided in the EOT CRANE shall be at the same voltage level. Control
voltage shall be 110 volts AC.

4.19. CRANE CONTROL:

a. Pendant push button control for long travel, cross travel and hoist motions. For switching ON and OFF
the motor of a particular motion, the supply voltage to the pendant control shall be 24V AC/DC which shall
be obtained through a suitable transformer. Necessary flexible multi core cable with sufficient length shall
be supplied to enable the crane to be operated from floor level. Pendant shall be moving type and the
movement of pendant will be independent of trolley via a separate track along girder length. On all the
motions the circuit shall be so designed that brakes come into operation immediately in the
event of tripping of motor main circuit breaker.

b. Pendant control shall be capable of withstanding rough handling without being damaged.
The cover shall be firmly secured.

c. The mass of the pendant shall be supported independently of the electric cable by means of
wire rope/ chain. The push buttons should be double step type.

d. Crane operating nomenclature (crane directions, speeds, luminaries, start / stop, emergency
stop etc.) should be clearly mentioned on the pendant.

e. Adequate guards shall be provided to prevent accidental contact of pendant ropes or holding
wire rope/ chain with cross traverse.

4.20. AC VARIABLE FREQUENCY CONTROLS:

Independent AC variable frequency control of adequate capacity for main hoist, CT & LT shall be used
by using independent variable voltage variable frequency drives.

4.21. CONTACTORS:

a. All contactors shall be of AC 4 Class of duty with rating sufficiently higher than the full load
current of the respective motors at the specified duty cycle. The directional contactors of all motions
shall be suitably interlocked for correct sequence of operation.
b. Contactors shall have high contact reliability.

c. All contactors shall be of Siemens, L&T, Schnieder and Bhartia Cutler Hammer make.

4.22. CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE SWITCH GEAR:

a. In the crane, push button operated contactor shall be provided for circuit protection.

b. Each control circuit branch to every contactor panel shall be provided with facility for isolation
and protection against short circuits and sustained high overloads by means of appropriately rated
miniature circuit breaker. Make: Siemens, Group Schneider, L & T, Bhartia Cutler Hammer, ABB, Allen
Bradley.

c. Motor protection circuit breaker shall be Siemens make only acceptable.

d. Control voltage 24v AC to be provided.

4.23. LIMIT SWITCHES & LOCKS:

a. Hoist motion shall be provided with limit switches to prevent crane from over hoisting and over
lowering. Two limit switches shall be provided for proper back up protection. One of the limit switches
should be based on Gravity. Geared limit switch shall be backed by manual reset type gravity type limit
switch. The limit switch should be provided with counter weight which is lifted with wire rope to
prevent over hoist position. The first limit switch shall act in the event of over hoisting and over lowering
shall be of snap action/ pin type self resetting feature and incorporated in the control circuit of
respective drive motor. All the limit switches shall have minimum IP55 class of enclosure. The contacts
shall be rated for 10A, 500 VAC

b. Other limit switch for slewing, skewing of crane etc. shall be provided

c. Long travel and cross travel motions should be provided with three limit switches at each end.
 First limit switch :- To change the travel speed to creep speed.
 Second limit switch :- To stop supply to relevant motor for further motion. This action should be
accompanied with light indicting that maximum limit has been reached.
 Third limit switch :- Should be a proximity / non contact type switch and shall be used as a
backup limit switch which shall cut off power for forward direction to all related motors.
Only return supply should be available for retracting back.

d. Limit switch for hoist cross and long travel motion shall be supplied installed and wired by the
manufacturer. Limit switches should be lever type shunt limit switches for extreme traveling
position in both directions. All limit switches should be self reset by operating the motion in the reverse
direction by spring action. The limit switch shall operate when it reaches a predetermined position when
the lever is moved over a projecting member fixed to the girder/gantry.

e. Limit switches for LT & CT should be positioned in the following way

 Third Limit switch — With a gap of 20 to 30 mm between crane ends and buffers. In any case
crane should not touch the buffers.
 Second Limit switch - About 20 to 30 mm from third limit switch. The distance to be
designed such that the crane should not over cross third limit switch due to crane inertia with
full load and in automatic creep speed mode. Mode of operation for crane speed for LT & CT
between second and third limit switch position should only be strictly creep speed.
 First limit switch - Distance between second and first limit switch should be designed and
implemented by the bidder. The distance should be such that in any case crane should not
over cross second limit switch during deceleration from full speed to creep speed with full
load. Between first and second limit switch, LT & CT full speed operation should automatically get
converted to creep speed.

f. Safety latch and swiveling lock should be provided for hook.

4.24. EMERGENCY STOP PUSH BUTTONS:

Safety switches of sustained contact type shall be provided at each end of Crane Bridge so that under
any emergency conditions, by operating anyone of the switches, the incoming circuit breaker is
tripped thus cutting power to all motions. One number of emergency stop push button should also be
provided on pendant.

4.25. CONTROL PANEL (IP 55 class protection):

a. All power and aux contactors shall be mounted in CRCA (cold rolled cold annealed) sheet steel
cubical with lockable hinged doors. Door hinges shall be of such type that during the repair works inside
the panel the entire door can be lifted out and placed away enabling better access inside the panel.
Each motion shall have its individual Panel. However, common panel with separate compartment for
each motion shall be acceptable. The panel shall be dust and vermin proof.

b. Panels shall be front wired with readily accessible terminal blocks for making connections in
the external equipment. Panels shall be pre wired into terminal strip. Single core, FRLS insulated
copper conductor of minimum 2.5 sq. mm shall be used for control circuit wiring in the panel.

c. All contactors etc. shall be mounted securely in a vertical arrangement with the consideration of the
vibrations encountered in the operation of cranes. The bottom most row of the equipment mounted
inside the panel except terminals strips shall be at least 150 mm above the panel bottom cover
to facilitate inspection and repairs.

d. All the equipments shall' be so mounted in panel as to enable its easy removal/ replacement
from the front.

e. Terminal strips shall be fixed inside the panel preferably in a horizontal manner leaving enough
space underneath the strip for termination of cables in a convenient manner. Power and control
terminals shall be segregated. Power terminals blocks shall be separated from each other by
means of replaceable insulated spacers. Terminal block shall have adequate clearance to avoid
tracking. A minimum of 20% spare terminals block shall be provided in terminals strips.

f. All equipments inside the panel shall have permanent identification labels in accordance with
circuit diagram as also the power and control terminals.

4.26. CABLING:

a. All wiring for power control circuit shall be carried out with 1.1 KV grade Flame Retardant
Low Smoke (FRLS). PVC insulated copper cables as per IS694 and IS 1554 Pt. I with smoke index
and typical index corresponding to ASTM-2843 & IEC 332-1.

b. Minimum size of cables for control circuits shall be 2.5 sq mm and minimum size for power
cables shall be 4 sq mm copper.

c. All cables shall be systematically laid using G.I. trays, wire reinforced PVC conduits and in
cable drags of suitable type.

d. All cables shall be approved ISI brands - Make: Finolex, CCI, Poly Cab, Uni Star.

e. CT cables of the crane shall run on cable drag chain.

4.27. IDENTIFICATION OF CIRCUIT CABLES ETC.:

Labels of permanent nature shall be provided on supports of all switches, fuses, contactors,
relays etc., to facilitate identification of circuits and replacement. All panels, controllers etc. Shall
be properly marked for each motion. All power control cable and other cables shall be ferruled at
both ends as per cables numbers indicated in the supplier’s drawing.
4.28. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

The ambient temperature will be + 50° C (max).

4.29. EARTHING:

Earthing to the crane shall be effected through track rails crane structure. As such, all the
electrical equipments mounted on crane shall be connected to the crane structure by means
of earthing links. Crane shall have double earthing as per IE rule.

4.30. DISMANTLING AND LOAD TESTING :

 Contractor should dismantle the existing condemned crane and its accessories and shift those
items to suspense godown or other suitable location within factory (Approx. 800 m radius).

 Contractor shall arrange erection and commissioning of the cranes. Adequate number of
teams of technical experts should be made available so that erection and commissioning delays
are eliminated. Such personnel will be required to be present immediately as soon as receipt of
crane at our site. All material handling equipments and any other equipment required for
the installation and commissioning shall be arranged by contractor. Safety norms should be
followed during commissioning and testing at site as per Industry standard safety norms.

 Contractor shall commission the crane within shortcut possible time.

 Firm has to take actual site measurements before manufacturing the crane. In addition to tests
indicated in IS:3177(latest), the following tests shall also be carried.

i. Earthing of the crane and control equipment, to be tested as per Indian Electricity Rules.
ii. Operation of brakes on long travel, cross traverse and hoisting motions.
iii. The trials shall be carried out initially under no load conditions and on satisfactory
completion of above, trials shall be repeated for various loads until the full rated load and
operating range are covered.

4.31. TRAINING:

Technical experts of the manufacturer during erection & commissioning of cranes will fully and
adequately train operators/ maintenance staff nominated by the consignees.

4.32. PAINTING & COLOR:

Crane should be epoxy painted (golden yellow colour) with at least two coats of epoxy primer after
obtaining surface finish better than or equal to SA 2 ½ . All motors, brakes and panels should also be epoxy
painted.

4.33. WARRANTY:

Supplier shall guarantee for the EOT crane for the period of 12 months from the date of
commissioning at EFA.

4.34. SPARES:

The supplier should give a list of standard spares, sufficient for 2 years normal operation. The prices
of the same shall be quoted separately.
4.35. DOCUMENTS :

The supplier shall supply soft & Hard copies, 3 Sets of the following documents.
i. Crane operating manual with complete instructions and Dos and Don’ts.
ii. Detailed drawings of all Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics items.
iii. Maintenance Manual for Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics.
iv. Trouble shooting Manual.
v. Spare parts of all items Manual.

4.36. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

4.36.1. Pre Dispatch Inspection:

 At supplier’s premises.
 Visual and physical inspection of all items.
 The supplier shall produce all necessary test certificates for the measuring instruments, motors,
wire rope and other material used at the time of offering crane for inspection.
 Load test of crane/hoist as per IS standard to be carried out at firm premises. Necessary material
required for load test to be arranged by the firm. Load test under full load and 25 percent overload of
hoisting and cross traverse motions to be carried out at firm’s premises.
 All drawings / documents along with operation and maintenance manuals as per requirement
mentioned elsewhere in the tender document has to be shown.

4.36.2. Erection and commissioning:

 Successful erection and commissioning of the crane at EFA is the responsibility of the supplier.
During erection and commissioning the supplier shall keep all items required at site and arrange to
carry out the job with his men, materials, tools, other implements etc under his own arrangement as
mentioned in the clause 8.
 Non availability of any facility at EFA shall not be treated as a breach of contract or reason for delay
in handing over the crane for production.

4.36.3. Final Inspection and load test at EFA:

 Final inspection of the crane will be carried out at Engine factory. All technical parameters of the
specification shall be proved at EFA.
 Load test of cranes as per relevant standards shall be proved at EFA.
 The crane will be under use for handling materials of different production activities for a period of
one month from date of handing over to EFA for final acceptance and the crane has to successfully
carryout the task.

5.0. PRE-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

1. The offer from the manufacturers will only be accepted.

2. The manufacturer should have supplied minimum 03 Nos. of 1 Ton, 2 Ton and 5 Ton EOT Cranes.