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Travelling Crane: Plan-view Geometry Calculator
Compare bridge span and an illustrative endpoint offset. Calculate geometric skew angle, offset/span ratio, a selected length quotient and diagonal excess.
Crane Friction Brake: Torque and Coefficient Comparison | FIRGELLI
Explore spring-applied friction braking and compare torque at two assumed coefficients, with fixed clamp force and geometry.
Electric Hoist Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Power Train Diagram and Calculator
Explore an electric wire-rope hoist and compare speed ratios, suspended weight, drum torque, line speed and ideal lifting power using effective winding diameter.
Traveller Hoist: Ideal Equal Wheel-load Comparison
Explore a trolley-mounted hoist and compare an assumed vertical load shared equally between wheels. Results do not rate the hoist or its supporting beam.