Operation of an overhead or gantry crane involved more than operating the controls of the crane. Cmaa is an independent trade association in the united states. Crane certification association of america 2045 west grand ave. Cmaa changes specifications for overhead crane services. Materials i 0 0 barr harbor drive west conshocken, pennsylvania 19428 aws american welding society 550 n. Minimum clearance of 3 inches overhead and 2 inches laterally shall be provided and maintained between crane and obstructions in conformity with crane manufacturers association of america, inc. Home construction management association of america. Class a cranes are suited for the least severe service, and class f cranes are suited for the most severe service. This 32page manual was prepared by the engineering committee of cmaa as a replacement of the original crane manufacturers operation and maintenance manual with the intent to provide additional information for the operation of overhead and gantry cranes. Membership provides a goto resource for technical and leadership training, networking, and professional development which in turn, will ensure that you are staying current on industry best practices to complete projects ontime and onbudget. By joining cmaa, after a rigorous approval process. Spanco gantry cranes are designed to provide dependable, durable lifting solutions. Double girder cranes are also highly suitable where the crane needs to be fitted with walkways, cabs, magnet cable reels or other special equipment.
The primary industry group, cmaa crane manufacturers association of america, inc. Cmaa specification 79 crane operators manual spanish pdf. Cmaa 782014 standards and guidelines for professional services performed on overhead and traveling cranes and associated hoisting equipment revised 2015 standard by crane manufacturers association of america, 2014. The crane manufacturers association of america, known as cmaa, is an organization of over thirty leading american manufacturers of electric overhead traveling cranes and components. Cmaa crane manufacturers association of america free download as pdf file. Cmaa specification 79 crane operators manual crane operators manual spec. This checklist, published by the crane manufacturers association of america, inc. Crane manufacturers association of america cmaa ihs markit is your source for cmaa standards and publications. Mhi provides cmaa with certain services and arranges for the development, production and distribution of these standards and guidelinesspecification.
The cmaa crane specifications take their roots from the electric overhead crane. The crane manufacturers association of america cmaa is pretty much the. Capco became a part of an elite organization of crane builders in the usa. On overhead traveling cranes and associated hoisting equipment. Cmaa guide to selecting the right overhead crane cranetec. It is affiliated with the united states division of material handling industry.
Crane manufacturers association of america cmaa hoist manufacturers institute hmi monorail manufacturers association mma through the osha and chm alliance, the organizations are committed to providing their members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help to protect the health and safety of workers who. Overhead and gantry crane program and standard operating. Mhi provides cmaa with certain services and specifically in connection with these specifications, arranges for their production. Two publications in particular, cmaa 70 specifications for top running bridge. Crane manufacturers association of america releases. Techstreet, a clarivate analytics brand, uses cookies to improve your online experience.
Pricing is for pdf copy which will be emailed to you after completion of your order. The voluntary association was incorporated as the crane manufacturers association of america, inc. An extensive list of more than 50 components wheels, bearings, motors, axles, contactors, etc. Cmaa is the crane manufacturers association of america, inc. Facilitating various industry events and educational opportunities, cmaa has also established engineering specifications. Plug and play crane kits harrington hoists and cranes. Crane manufacturers association of america cmaa american welding society occupational safety and health administration osha. Cmaa has published standardized crane specifications for almost sixty years.
An affiliation of the material handling industry mhi, the crane manufacturing association of america cmaa is an independent trade organization that advocates for optimal crane safety and serves as a resource for all types of professionals within the industry. Cmaa, is an independent trade association affiliated with the united states division of material handling industry. Electric traveling cranes utilizing under running trolley hoist. The crane manufacturers association of america cmaa has established six service classes for cranes. This is accomplished by providing educational opportunities to its members and the public. American crane s preengineered industrial cranes are designed to meet the requirement of the crane manufacturers association of america cmaa in duty class a through f. The crane manufacturers association of america, inc. Member companies have been are industry leaders today. Each gantry is manufactured in accordance with our interpretation of the following standards. Cmaa crane manufacturers association of america buckling. Cmaa welcomes construction industry professionals from all over the globe.
This equipment usually operates at slow speeds for precise handling with long idle periods between lifts. Crane manufacturers association of america cmaa crane duty. The crane manufacturers association of america cmaa is pretty much the head kahuna of the us crane industry. Purchasing individual standards from ihs markit is easy and efficient, and you can choose from more than 1. Crane, hoist and monorail chm occupational safety and. It was founded by leading crane manufacturers of the day, to promote standardization, uniform.
The voluntary association of cmaa members has existed since 1955. Cmaa traces its roots to the electric overhead crane institute, known as eoci, which was founded in 1927 by leading crane manufacturers of that time to promote the standardization of cranes as well as uniform quality and performance. Heretofore there have been no published guidance criteria to assist the prospective. The crane manufacturers association of america cmaa classifies bridge cranes according to average load intensities and number of cycles. Cmaa classification description further explanation. Specification for top running bridge and gantry type multiple girder electric overhead traveling cra. On june 11, 1925, the american engineering standards committee approved tlle asme safety code correlating committees recommendation and authorized the project with the u. Ihs markit is your onestop source for fast access to missioncritical industry, government and military codes and standards. Cmaa has released specification 79, the newly revised 2012 crane operators manual. A guide to american crane standards stpnu015 v foreword numerous standards applicable to the design and manufacturing of overhead cranes exist in the united states.
Asme is the registered trademark of the american society of mechanical. Class a standby or infrequent service this class normally includes installation and maintenance cranes. Over the past year, the cmaa has revised specification no. Individual standards in hardcopy and pdf download ihs markit. What is the crane manufacturing association of america. Crane manufacturers association of america wikipedia. It was founded by leading crane manufacturers of the day, to promote standardization, uniform quality and performance throughout the industry. Cmaa crane manufacturers association of america june 2014 capco crane and hoist inc. Cmaa is an independent incorporated trade association affiliated with mhi.
Standards and guidelines for professional services. Cmaa is an independent incorporated trade association affiliated with material handing industry mhi. Nonmember price, member price, paper copy, pdf, sample. The crane manufacturers association of america cmaa has issued over 150 pages of specifications detailing how to design and build cranes of differing classifications. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. Where passageways or walkways are provided obstructions shall not be placed so that safety of personnel will be jeopardized by movements of the crane. Cmaa 742015 specification for top running and under running single girder electric overhead cranes utilizing under running trolley hoist.
Introducing cmaa the crane manufacturers association of america, inc. Standards and guidelines for professional services performed. Manufacturers association of america, inc, specifi cation no. The crane manufacturers association of america cmaa has existed since 1955, but can trace its roots all the way back to 1927 when the electric overhead crane institute was founded to establish standardization and quality control within the crane industry. The association of crane and rigging professionals acrp is a nonprofit association whose mission is dedicated to improving crane operations and rigging activities in all industries. American crane executives added to the leadership for. Cmaa classifications are based on the crane s number of lift cycles and average load intensity. Member companies of the crane manufacturers association of america, inc. These classes are class a through class f, and are based on load cycles and load magnitude. Item detail cmaa specification 79 crane operators manual. Crane manufacturers association of america cmaa crane duty classifications. The cmaa crane specifications take their roots from the electric overhead crane institute, known as eoci founded in 1927. On the other hand, the international organization for standardization iso, european federation standard fem and hoist. Cmaa is an affiliate of the material handling industry of america.
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