Engineered Material Handling
550 Crane Dr.
Valley City, OH 44280

Phone: (330) 220-8600
Toll Free: (800) 283-8025
Fax: (330) 220-0204

 

The EMH Endtruck/Girder Connection

Conventional Connection
Girder mounted to top of endtruck; bolts loosely tightened, not torqued.

EMH Connection
Girder attached to mounting plates on side of endtruck using a friction connection with highly torqued bolts.

  • The EMH connection gives excellent stability in both horizontal and vertical planes, which reduces the incidence of misalignment over time, and gives the user a crane that moves smoothly without binding or skewing.
  • High torque on the bolts produces enough friction force between endtruck and girder mounting plates to develop the necessary holding force. The bolts themselves never experience any shear, except for the initial preload force put on them during assembly.
  • The installation process is simplified, minimizing potential errors that might lead to future problems.
  • The EMH connection produces a straight, square and level crane that will provide years of reliable service.