MEASUREMENT MANUAL

HOSE HANDLING & PROVISION CRANE

PROCEDURE FOR ROCKING TEST (WEAR MEARSUREMENT)

IN SLEWING BEARING FOR MARINE CRANE

1. General
The slewing bearing is an essential part of the crane and must be well maintained.
Over the years the slewing bearing will have some wear, and to be able to know if there is a
need for changing the slewing bearing it is needed to keep a record of the wear.
And crane manufacturers generally recommend that “rocking tests” are carried out every
six(6) month in accordance with their instructions, and that the results are recorded and
monitored in order to ensure the wear tolerances remain within the limits permitted by
the designers.

2. Measuring procedure
2.1. Measurement period.
The initial measurements should be taken when crane is installed at shipyard within
two(2) months from crane installation.
The measurements should be taken regularly, every six(6) months.
2.2. Ship condition at measuring of slewing bearing.
When measurements are to be taken the ship shall have as little list/trim as possible.
Neither a load nor a cargo handling equipment should be attached to the hook.
2.3. Measuring
2.3.1 Reference points
Two(2) reference points to be machined/marked on the front and rear side of
crane bottom plate, see fig.1, and to be used in future measuring.
The first time a measurement is to be taken four(4) reference points must be marked
on the top flange of pedestal or lower surface of slewing bearing
(outer surface of inner ring)
These reference points shall always be used at any future measuring.

Fig. 1 Reference points of crane bottom plate

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2.3.2 Procedure
Two measurements shall be taken on four positions of the slewing bearing, if possible,
the jib pointing :
- Forward to the ship
- Starboard
- Aft
- Port

The measurement to be carried out by the use of sliding caliper or micrometer screw
at the reference points marked.
It is important to use the same position for all further measurements to be able to
compare the measurements.

For maximum permissible clearance(wear) ; See table 1 on page 4/6

WARNING
Do not enter the crane pedestal during crane operation.
Moving crane house and machine parts may suddenly cause body injury or death.
With the jib at maximum outreach two measurements are to be taken, see Fig.2.

The enclosed table is to be filled out as each Measurement is taken. It is important that
a complete set of these measurements are made every 6 month. The measuring instruments
to be used are to have an accuracy of at least 0.1mm. The first set of measurements are to be
recorded upon completion of the installation of the crane or within two(2) months from
crane installation.

If the wear measurement shows wear, grease samples can be taken for analyze.
See procedure on page 6/6.

The maximum allowable deviation between the initial set of measurements and all future
measurements are indicated in the table. See table on page 4/6.
Should the wear rate suddenly show marked deviation from the expected rate,
the measurement rate should be increased.
The safe functioning of the slew bearing is dangerously reduced if the maximum allowable
deviation exceeded.

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SWL
20T

Fig. 2

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Table 1. Maximum permissible clearance

Ball diameter(mm)
Crane size Ball PCD
25.4 31.75 34.925 39.688 44.45 50.8
(model) (mm)
Max. allowable deviation in bearing clearance(mm)

#35~#70 1250 and below 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6

#90~#200 1500 and below 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7

#220~#280 1750 and below 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.1 2.2

#320~#350 2000 and below 1.7 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.5

#420~#580 2250 and below 1.8 2.0 2.4 2.5

#640~#830 2500 and below 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.7

* Measurement and actual measurement. See table on page 5/6

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MESURING OF WEAR ON SLEWING BEARING

VESSEL NAME :

CRANE No./Mfg.No. :

Initial mesurement (accuracy 0.1 mm) Allowed wear

(see table on
Date Jib direction A1(front of crane) B1(Back of crane) page 4/6)
Fore

Stbd

Aft

Port

Actual mesurement (accuracy 0.1 mm) Measure wear

Date Jib direction A(front of crane) B(Back of crane) A−A1 B−B1

Fore

Stbd

Aft

Port

Actual mesurement (accuracy 0.1 mm) Measure wear

Date Jib direction A(front of crane) B(Back of crane) A−A1 B−B1

Fore

Stbd

Aft

Port

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PROCEDURE FOR GREASING SAMPLING

Following information is necessary in order to give a correct statement and allow

further advice:

1. Type of grease used at lubrication (manufacturer and type)

2. Lubrication intervals(crane running or months)

3. Crane running hours.

4. Information where the samples are taken.

As a correct procedure of grease sampling is very important below procedure of

should be followed.

PROCEDURE ;

- The grease sample can be taken either at the inner or outer seal of the bearing.

- One sample should be taken in the area under jib and one sample 180˚ in opposite direction.

- Clean the outer or inner seal close to the next grease nipple. When cleaning the area of the seal,
prevent the cleaner from contacting the seals or from entering the raceway’s system.

- Push new grease into the grease nipples/bearing without rotation and the first used grease
which will come out at the seal.

Attention : Do not take fresh grease for analyzing !

The required quantity of grease for analyzing is approx. 2 cm3.

- The normal interval for grease sampling is 12 months.

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