Crane service classifications are important to select and install a crane that is appropriate for your application and facility. Selecting the appropriate crane classification will help to ensure the working condition and longevity of your overhead system. Pushing your system beyond its service rating is both dangerous and counterproductive.

Using an overhead crane in accordance with its service classification will not only protect your long-term investment and ensure worker safety—it will also provide valuable insight about the maintenance and inspection requirements of your overhead system. Multiple standards exist to rate the service class of a crane and hoist based on a crane’s average load intensity and a number of lift cycles.