Construction and Test of Electric Cranes and Hoists

Designation Number:
C22.2 NO. 33
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard applies to all types of electric cranes and hoists for vertical lifting and lowering of freely suspended load for voltages of 750 V and less between conductors. The equipment specified in this standard is intended for installation in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

Note: Examples of electric overhead traveling cranes are: single and double girder, gantry, semi-gantry, portal cranes, jib cranes, monorail systems, hoists, trolley

Project need:

To support innovation in the field of electrical cranes and hoist by providing a set of updated requirements for the construction/installation/use of cranes and hoists in the Canadian context

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