Manufacturer of Overhead Cranes and Railcar Maintenance Equipment INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Home Overhead Cranes and Service for Nuclear Power Generating Facilities Overhead Crane Services For Nuclear Power Generating Facilities Inspections and Maintenance Preventable and predictive maintenance are key processes Whiting uses to inspect cranes in Nuclear Power Generating Facilities. The overall goal of these inspections is to catch items showing signs of wear or failure and replace them prior to failure. Whiting’s Preventable Maintenance Program is based on the requirements of ASME B30.2 and OSHA 1910.179. These inspections form the backbone of our inspection program to ensure your cranes are ready to safely function when called upon. We also use predictive maintenance to provide leading indicators of components that will need replacement in the near future. Some predictive methods we use include: Motor meggering Sampling gearbox oil Thermograph of electrical components Visual examination of rail wear Inspection of wheel bearing retainers Wire rope/hook block inspection Complete functional testing Inspections and Maintenance During Outages Having reliable lifting equipment then removes one more unknown from completing the outage successfully. When inspecting polar cranes we use a large group of technicians specialized in the different area of the cranes so that the complex inspection can be completed in the shortest time possible, typically in less than 24 hours. The speed at which the inspection is completed however cannot compromise the thoroughness of the inspection as completing an inspection quickly and then have the crane fail during outage operation does not provide overall value or increase safety. The Whiting Difference: Knowledge and Experience Given the number of years that Whiting has been caring for the cranes, we see a common trend: When we first start working on the cranes we experience unplanned failures. As we work through the backlog of issues, the cranes become more and more reliable. As we work on a particular crane multiple times, we learn its peculiarities. This knowledge allows for faster repairs and less downtime. After we have repeated this cycle over several outages, the crane is now in a “State of Good Repair” and can be expected to operate throughout an outage with minor to no problems. About Us Whiting Corporation, located near Chicago, Illinois, is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty overhead cranes and railcar maintenance equipment. Whiting overhead cranes serve a variety of industries including steel mills, automotive plants, foundries, fossil fuel plants, metal service centers, refuse facilities, hydro-electric plants and nuclear power plants. Additionally, Whiting is a trusted name for railcar maintenance and lifting equipment for the freight and commuter railroad industries, municipal transit authorities, railcar builders and independent maintenance shops. Whiting is ISO-9001:2015 certified and a proud U.S. manufacturer. Connect with Whiting Location: 26000 Whiting Way Monee, IL 60449 Phone: 888-Whiting (944-8464) Email: Info@WhitingCorp.com Latest ASLRRA Conference & Exhibition 2021 November 17, 2021 APTA Expo 2021 November 5, 2021 We’re hiring at our Whiting Services Detroit branch! Apply Today!! October 28, 2021 2021 Manufacturing Day October 14, 2021 Teamwork and Flexibility are the Keys to Success at the Hanford Site September 30, 2021 Also of Interest: Overhead Cranes and Service for Nuclear Power...Engineering ServicesOverhead Crane Services For Nuclear Power... Copyright © 2021