Infrastructural Facilities for Maintenance of 140T Crane

Infrastructural facilities for Maintenance of 140 Te. Cranes\ ARTs\ARMEs\SPARTs\1

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)

Infrastructural Facilities for

Maintenance of 140T Crane/

ART/ARME/SPART

IRCAMTECH/M/GWL/INFRA/ART/SPART/ARME/1.0

October- 2015

Maharajpur, Gwalior – 474005 (MP)

Ph: 0751 -2470803 & Fax: 0751 -2470841


INDEX

S. No. Description Page No.

1.0 Introduction 03

2.0 Scope of maintenance & location of the shed 03

3.0 Description of shed layout 03

4.0 Shed Lighting 04

5.0 Fuel Supply 04

6.0 Fire Fighting Equipments 04

7.0 Supervisor cum computer Room for ART incharge & 140 T Crane

Supervisor

04

8.0 Staff Room 04

9.0 Lifting tackles Room 05

10.0 Consumables/ store room 05

11.0 Compressor Room 05

12.0 Electrical Room with Battery charger 05

13.0 Toilet & washing Room 05

14.0 ART stabling line 06

15.0 Summary of 140t crane shed lay out 06

16.0 140 T Crane Shed layout (RDSO Sketch No. CR-833 10

17.0 Proposed layout for ART, SPART/ARME & 140 T Crane Depot

(Single exit)

11

18.0 Proposed layout for ART, SPART/ARME & 140 T Crane Depot

(double exit)

12


Facilities for Maintenance of 140T cranes & ARTs

1.0 Introduction

1.1 140T diesel hydraulic breakdown cranes were first introduced in 1986-87. Thereafter, another lot of such type of cranes with improved features was introduced in 1998. Based on the decision/ suggestions taken during Crane Maintenance Group meeting held in Jamalpur on 24th and 25th April, 2000, the shed layout drawing was drawn and issued to all user Railways on 21/22.12.2000. It has now been decided in subsequent CRMG held at Jamalpur on 23rd and 24th September' 2004 that RDSO should also circulate the infrastructure required for basing 140t cranes in division, covering stabling facilities, pit, covered sheds, battery charging facility, storage area for lifting tackles, material handling facilities and tools etc.

2.0 Scope of maintenance and location of the shed

2.1 The shed shall be used as a satellite shed for carrying out maintenance excluding

IOH/POH.

2.2 140 T crane maintenance shed shall be located at a convenient place so that the entry and exit of crane from the shed is easier depending upon the beat of the crane.

3.0 Shed layout

3.1 The shed shall have the facility for day-to-day maintenance of 140T crane till it is sent for IOH / POH.

3.2 IOH & POH of 140t crane will be carried out at workshops nominated by the Zonal

Railways.

3.3 The shed shall be provided with one repair / maintenance bay with single level working floor arrangement. Two portable type platforms as indicated in the RDSO drawing no. SK. CR–833 (copy attached) to attend the crane above crane platform level shall be manufactured. The drawing of the portable type platforms may be obtained from Parel Workshop, Central Railway. This facilitates simultaneous and inspection and servicing as well as repairs of the under floor and above floor equipments of the crane.

3.4 The Shed structure and the roof shall be so constructed such that it provides plenty of natural daylight, with provision of glazing if necessary.

3.5 The pit shall have convex flooring with efficient draining system.

3.6 Adequate hydrants shall be provided for convenient washing of floor. These shall not be used for washing the crane.

3.7 Roof extractors should be provided to expel harmful diesel fumes.

3.8 Care shall be taken to make the Shed dust proof to the extent possible. Rolling shutters of robust design should be provided on all entrances to prevent dirt and dust from entering the Shed, especially when the weather is windy or stormy.

3.9 The Shed building shall include the following facilities:

Supervisor cum Computer room for ART Incharge & 140T crane supervisor

Staff room

Lifting Tackle room


Consumables room

Compressor room

Electrical room

Toilet

4.0 Shed Lighting

4.1 Adequate lighting inside the Shed shall be provided.

4.2 Pits should be provided with bulkhead fittings for direct lighting of the under gear. Points shall be available at all levels and in the pits for the use of hand lamps with flexible leads.

4.3 Plug points for portable tools/ battery charging should be made available at

convenient points.

5.0 Fuel Supplies

5.1 Fuelling of 140 T crane shall be done outside the shed so as to prevent any fire hazards due to spilling of fuel in the working area.

5.2 The existing fuel filling facilities in station yard shall be used for filling fuel in 140 T

crane.

6.0 Fire fighting equipments

6.1 Fire fighting equipment should be provided in consultation with the local Fire Station authorities. They shall also be consulted on the actual location of various water hydrants, type of fire extinguishers, and other equipment.

6.2 At least 10 buckets of the sand shall be provided for extinguishing fire.

7.0 Supervisor cum Computer Room for ART Incharge & 140 T crane supervisor:

7.1 It shall have adequate furniture like table and chairs. It shall also have proper communication system like Railway Telephone & P&T phone.

7.2 The room shall have facility for maintenance of record and store.

7.3 It shall be provided with one wash- basin, & mirror for use.

7.4 It shall have a computer with all its peripherals/accessories installed in a separate air - conditioned cabin with false roofing constructed specially for the purpose. It should have proper lighting arrangement.

7.5 It shall have almirah for keeping spares related to maintenance of microprocessor control based safety system installed on the cranes.

8.0 Staff Room:

8.1 It shall have adequate furniture like table, chairs and proper communication system.

8.2 The room shall have sufficient number of pigeon-hole almirahs with locking arrangement depending upon staff strength and also for keeping tools and other necessary items.

8.3 The room should have also necessary facilities like working table, bench vice etc. for carrying out some minor mechanical fittings.

8.4 It shall be provided with one wash- basin & mirror for use.


9.0 Lifting Tackles Room

9.1 It shall have proper racks along the sides of the room so as to facilitate proper storage of spare / damaged lifting tackles/ slings. Damaged lifting tackles /slings must be separately kept and properly marked.

9.2 It shall also have rack type arrangement for keeping spare packing /sleepers of various sizes stacked separately, which are used for propping of the crane.

10.0 Consumables/Store Room

10.1 Adequate stock of recommended lubricating greases, oils, hydraulic oils shall be stored for trouble free maintenance of 140t crane. Consumables for ART equipments should also be kept separately.

10.2 Adequate number of steel almirahs shall be provided for proper stocking of spares for diesel engines (Main and Auxiliary), compressors, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, valves etc. Separate almirah for ART equipments may be kept in room.

10.3 Suitable trolleys should be provided for movement of materials, to avoid damage to components.

10.4 A section of the room shall be used separately for storage of oil. Care shall be taken to ensure against mixing of oils of different brands.

11.0 Compressor Room:

11.1 Provision of compressed air shall be done and care shall be taken to ensure that the air compressor is installed in a suitable place to minimize noise pollution.

11.2 Compressed air pipeline shall be so laid that additional tapping points can be installed as and when required.

11.3 Compressed air points shall be provided near crane pit at convenient locations.

11.4 A section of the room shall be used separately as tool room and shall be utilized for the safe keeping of hand power tools, torque wrenches, special hand tools, gauges etc for maintenance of crane.

12.0 Electrical room with battery charger

12.1 The room shall be used for electrical maintenance. A section of room shall be used for battery charging.

12.2 Care should be taken to provide exhausters to exhaust harmful fumes etc. from the

room.

12.3 It should be possible to directly charge the batteries, while in position on the14Ot crane, with points available beside the pits.

12.4 The room shall have the facility for day-to-day maintenance of electrical equipment and controls.

13.0 Toilet and Washing Room

13.1 Proper toilets and washing room for supervisor and staff shall be provided.


14.0 ART Stabling line

14.1 Accident Relief Train stabling line should be well maintained. Both side minimum 3.0 Meters wide CC pathway should also be provided for easy movement of staff and inspecting officials. This pathway should be fit for movement of listers also.

14.2 Adequate lighting along the pathways shall be provided at a distance of 10 meters from each pole with water proof lighting fittings.

14.3 Plug points for portable tools/ battery charging should be made available at convenient points near apthways.

14.4 ART & 140T Crane unit should be marshaled in same line to avoid delay in shunting for turning out from ART section.

15.0 Summary of 140t crane shed lay out :

1. 140T Crane Shed Lay Out:

1. Shed Length= 35000 mm/45000 mm [ Proposed 52000 mm for old cowans sheldon]

2. Width = 12000 mm

3. Height over all = 10500 mm

4. Height Up to pillar= 8000 mm

5. Pit length = 12000 mm

6. Pit Height = 1050 mm

7. Pit Width = 1300 mm

8. Portable platforms = 6000X1250 mm

9. Provision of Pillar Jib Crane 2T = 01 No.

10. Rolling Shutter’s Height = 6000 mm

11. Rolling Shutter’s Width = 5000 mm

12. Floor Area = 35000/45000 X 12000 mm

13. Provision of Road Way for ART Section

14. Crane Height = 4265 mm

15. Crane width = 3200 mm

16. Provision of both side path way for ART

a. Shed with one Repair/ Maintenance-bay with single level working floor.

b.Two portable type platforms to attend the crane.

c. Platform drawings are available in Parel workshop.

d. Shed structure and roof should provide natural day-light.

e. Pit shall have convex flooring with efficient draining.

Hydrants for washing of floor not for washing of crane.

Roof extractors should be provided to expel harmful diesel fumes.

Make the shed dust proof to the extent possible.


Rolling shutters at both the entrances to prevent dirt and dust etc..

2. 140T Crane Shed Building:

1. Supervisors / Computer Room

2. Staff Room

3. Lifting tackle Room

4. Consumables Room

5. Compressor Room

6. Electrical Room

7. Staff Toilet & Washing Room

8. Cycle Stand

3. Shed Lighting:

Adequate modern Lighting inside the shed.

Pit should be provided with bulk head fittings for direct lighting of under gear.

Points should be available for hand lamps.

Plug points for portable tools/ battery charging.

4. Fuel Supplies

In general, Fueling of 140T Crane should be done out side the shed to prevent fire hazards.

5. Fire Fighting

a. Fire fighting Equipments should be provided in consultation with Local fire authorities.

b. Type of fire Extingushers & total Nos. should be decided with local authorities

c. 10 Nos Sand buckets should be provided in shed area.

6. Supervisor Cum Computer Room, Size: 4000 x4000 mm

1. Adequate furniture like table and chairs.

2. Telephone for communication.

3. Facility for maintenance of Record and store.

4. Wash basin and mirror.

5. Computer /Printer installed in air conditioned cabin.

6. Suitable size almirah for keeping spares for maintenance.

7. Staff Room, Size 5000 X4000 mm

Adequate furniture like table, chairs and communication system be provided.

Sufficient pigeon-hole Almirah with locking for keeping tools and items.

Working table, bench vice for mechanical fitting.

One wash basin and mirror for use


8. Lifting tackle Room, Size 6000 X4000 mm:

1. Proper Racks along the sides for storage of spares, damaged tackles/slings.

2. Racks for keeping spare packings/sleepers.

9. Consumables/Store Room, Size 4000 X4000 mm:

For Stock of Recommended lubricating greases, oils, hydraulic oils for 140 T crane.

Steel Almirah for storing of Main and Auxiliary engine spares, compressor, hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, hoses, valves etc.

Suitable trolleys for transportation of material.

Section for storage of oil – care for mixing of oils.

10. Compressor Room, Size 4000 X4000 mm:

1. Provision of compressed air.

2. Compressor at suitable place to minimize noise pollution.

3. Safe Air pipe lines.

4. Air points to be provided near crane pit.

5. A section for tool room for hand power tools, wrenches, electrical instrument, gauges

etc be provided.

11. Electrical Room with Battery charger, Size 4000 X4000 mm:

For Electrical Equipments maintenance.

For Battery charging with exhauster.

Charging point beside the pit for 140 T crane Batteries.

12. Toilet and washing Room, Size 2000 X 4000 mm:

Proper toilet, wash room for supervisors.

Toilet and wash room for staff.

Washing Cleaning Agents in store

13. Cycle Stand, Size 15 m X 7 m:

With the provision of Shed.

PCC Floor for vehicles.

Lighting arrangement for cycle stand


14. Details of Lay out Drawing No. RDSO SK No. CR-833.

Length of the crane shed for Gottwald & new Cowans sheldon – 35000 mm.

Length of the crane shed only for Jessop Crane – 45000 mm.

Translucent sheets should be used for sun light.

Lighting inside & out side the shed & pits.

Drainage in the Pits & Shed be prepared.

Water supply line should be laid.

Rolling shutter Doors should be provided.

Location of Crane pit should be as per crane beat.

04 Nos. Portable platforms with one stair case.

15. Details of Lay out Drawing for ART/SPART/ARME & 140T crane Depot:

Length of ART Line: Approx. 224 Meters

Length of SPART/ARME Line: Approx. 120 Meters

Length of engine reversing line: Approx. 120 Meters

Length of 140T crane line: Approx. 378 Meters

Length of maintenance pathways: 04 nos. (size 120 m x 4m & 60 m x 4m)

Length of ART Secttion approach Raod: As per requirement (4 m wide)

Length of main approach Road: As per requirement (4 m wide)

Provision of double exit if possible

140T Crane prop base for load lifting

Provision of cycle stand

Provision of Boundary wall for ART Section.

Drawing No. 01

Drawing No. 02

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Infrastructural Facilities for Maintenance of 140T Crane