A first consultation about crane integrity audits or monitoring services goes smoother when you bring the right documents and data. This post walks through the records, drawings, and operational logs that help our engineers give you a precise assessment without follow-up calls.
Before your first call with our engineering team, gather the crane's original load charts, maintenance logs from the past 24 months, and any previous inspection reports. We will ask about typical lift cycles, peak loads, and whether the crane has ever been modified or relocated. Having these documents ready cuts the initial assessment time by roughly half and lets us focus on the structural details that matter most for your specific setup.
A single audit may not be enough if your crane runs multiple shifts under varying loads. We offer three service tiers: a one-time baseline audit, a quarterly monitoring plan with strain gauge checkpoints, and a full annual lifecycle review that includes modal frequency re-testing. The right format depends on your crane's age, duty cycle, and whether you are planning a capacity upgrade. We can help you match the service to your actual risk profile rather than selling a one-size-fits-all package.
Most clients want to know whether monitoring will interrupt production. Our strain gauge installation is done during scheduled downtime and takes about four hours per crane. Another common question is how we distinguish between normal structural settling and early fatigue. We explain the difference using baseline data from the first audit and show how gradual changes in frequency response indicate developing issues long before visible deformation appears. These conversations help set realistic expectations and avoid surprises later.