Overhead Crane Repair & Inspection

Serving Iowa & Minnesota

Your cranes work hard and experience constant wear from lifting and moving heavy loads. With RMH Systems’ comprehensive services for overhead crane repair and inspection in Iowa and Minnesota, you’ll be able to reduce unexpected downtime, improve safety, and keep productivity on track.

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Overhead Crane Repair & Inspection

Serving Iowa & Minnesota

Your cranes work hard and experience constant wear from lifting and moving heavy loads. With RMH System’s comprehensive services for overhead crane repair and inspection in Iowa and Minnesota, you’ll be able to reduce unexpected downtime, improve safety, and keep productivity on track.

Request an Appointment

Your Single Source for Overhead Crane Services

It’s time-consuming to manage multiple vendors for crane installation, inspections, and repair. For facilities in Iowa and Minnesota, RMH is your single source for everything you need for keeping your crane running at peak performance.

Our team of local, factory-trained crane technicians is ready to assist you, so call us at 515-303-4409 to schedule your appointment today!

Types of Cranes We Repair & Inspect

Overhead Crane, Hoist, Lifting Solutions

Top-Running Cranes

underhung crane

Underhung Cranes

workstation crane

Workstation Cranes

Jib Cranes

Gantry Cranes

Monorail cranes

Monorail Cranes

Crane hoists & trolleys

Crane Hoists & Trolleys

Intelligent lifting device

Intelligent Lifting Devices

Below the hook lifting device

Below the Hook Lifting Devices

Overhead Crane Inspection Services

Because overhead cranes lift heavy loads near people, they must be working properly to keep employees safe. Annual inspections and certification are required to comply with OSHA and other industry standards.

Annual inspections must be completed by a qualified crane technician and include an in-depth examination and a certified inspection report. As your full-service crane partner, RMH can conduct your inspection and then address any maintenance needs or safety deficiencies found during the inspection.

What Annual Inspections Include

Structural Inspection

  • Structural Members: deformation, cracks, corrosion

  • Fasteners: missing bolts or rivets

  • Sheaves & Drums: groove wear, cracks, chipped flanges

  • Wheels & Bearings: flat spots, flange wear, alignment

Component Measurements

  • Hook Throat Opening: opening increase, twist degree

  • Wire Rope/Chain: stretch, broken wires, kinking, lubrication

  • Braking Systems: brake thickness, glazing, adjustment

Electrical Checks

  • Contractors & Relays: pitting, overheating, tight connections

  • Control Stations: proper labeling, spring return function

  • Festoon/Conductors: frayed wires, snagging hazards

Safety Tests

  • Limit Switches: upper and lower limit tripping

  • Overload Limiters: power cut if rated capacity exceeded

  • Warning Devices: horns, lights, sirens

Overhead crane inspection

Types of Crane Inspections

Overhead cranes require several different types of inspections to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Type Required Frequency Who Performs It What It Includes Purpose
Pre-Operational Inspection Before each shift or use Crane operator Visual checks: controls, hoists, hooks, ropes/chain, safety devices, overall operation Ensures safe operation and identifies obvious issues immediately
Frequent Inspection Daily to monthly, depending on use and environment Crane operator or qualified maintenance personnel Operating issue checks: ropes/chains, hooks, chains, limit switches, overall operation Identifies maintenance or adjustment needs for high-wear parts
Periodic Inspection Quarterly, semi-annually or annually, depending on use and environment Qualified crane technician Detailed inspection: structure, hoists, electrical, load-bearing parts, safety mechanisms, overall operation Detects less obvious issues that develop over time
Annual Inspection Annually Qualified crane technician Full system evaluation Ensures crane meets OSHA/industry safety standards

Overhead Crane Repair Services

Cranes are a critical part of safely and efficiently moving heavy loads in your facility. When you need service, you can’t afford excessive downtime.

RMH’s team is strategically located in Iowa and Minnesota to provide fast, expert service for any crane issues you’re experiencing. Here are just a few of the ways our factory-trained technicians can assist you.

Repair & Replacement

  • Emergency crane repair

  • Hoist & brake repair

  • Wire rope replacement

  • Motor & structural repairs

  • Crane replacement

Troubleshooting Issues

  • Unusual noises

  • Slow lifting

  • Jerky movement

  • Electrial problems

  • Worn parts

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Industries We Specialize In

RMH provides end-to-end support for overhead cranes in a wide range of industries. Here are just a few of the ones we specialize in.

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Warehousing

Steel Manufacturing & Supply

Heavy Equipment

Other Industrial Facilities

Overhead Crane Repair & Inspection FAQs

Our technicians repair and inspect overhead cranes in Iowa and Minnesota.

Yes! Call us at 515-495-5759 for more information.

OSHA requires a “qualified person” to perform your periodic and annual inspections. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a company to inspect your crane.

  • Technical certifications such as CCAA or NCCCO, plus manufacturer-specific training.
  • Compliance with OSHA and ASME standards
  • Repair capability plus access to OEM parts, which allows your inspector to repair any safety deficiencies so you can quickly get your crane back into service.
  • Required documentation for inspections
  • Required insurance and liability coverage

Working with a qualified company like RMH ensures your crane meets required standards for safe, efficient operation.

We recommend regular inspection to keep employees safe, reduce equipment downtime and stay compliant with industry regulations. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 requires four different types of inspections for overhead cranes that vary based on use:

  • Initial
    • New or extensively repaired cranes
    • Professional inspection required to check hoisting and lowering; trolley and bridge travel; limit switches and safety devices; and load testing for up to 125% of required capacity.
  • Frequent 
    • Daily to weekly (high-cycle use), weekly to monthly (heavy use), monthly (normal to light use)
    • Visual and functional checks for operational controls, limit switches, hooks and latches, wire rope or chain, and brakes.
  • Periodic
    • Yearly (normal/heavy use), quarterly (severe use)
    • Professional inspection required to check structural integrity, mechanical parts, braking systems, electrical components.
  • Idle/Standby
    • Frequent inspection (idle 1-6 months), Frequent and Periodic inspection (idle 6-plus months)

Our service professionals can help you determine what type of inspection schedule your crane needs to follow.

Our professional crane inspections include thorough checking and testing of:

  • Structural components and bridge beams
  • Hoists and lifting mechanisms
  • Wire ropes and chains
  • Hooks and load blocks
  • Brakes and motors
  • Electrical systems and controls
  • Safety devices and limit switches

Your inspector will also provide you with a certified inspection report to satisfy OSHA requirements.

We inspect and repair a wide range of lifting equipment, including:

Demag, R&H and Gorbel

  • Top-running cranes
  • Underhung cranes
  • Workstation cranes
  • Jib cranes
  • Gantry cranes
  • Monorail cranes

Harrington, R&M, Gorbel, C&M

  • Crane hoists & trolleys

Caldwell, Aimco, Vestil

  • Below the hook lifting devices

Gorbel, Vacuum Lifters

  • Intelligent lifting devices

If you notice any of these signs, contact us for repair right away:

  • Unusual noises during operation (grinding, screeching, clunking or chattering)
  • Jerky, slow or uneven lifting
  • Electrical or control problems (load drifting, sticky controls, erratic movement or frequent circuit breaker trips)
  • Kinked, worn or damaged wire ropes
  • Deformed hook
  • Shaved metal beneath runway rails
  • Oil leaks
  • Malfunctioning brakes or limit switches

Cranes experiencing load drift or control malfunctions should be put out of service immediately using lockout/tagout procedures.

Yes. Our team has its own weights and can provide load testing certification.

Yes. Contact us at 515-495-5759 for more information.

Why RMH?

  • Trusted Nationwide: 80-plus years of industrial expertise

  • Local Experts: Factory-trained service teams conveniently located in Iowa and Minnesota for fast regional response

  • End-to-End Support: Installation, repairs and inspections from one expert team

  • Brand Access: Access to top crane and lifting device manufacturers, including Gorbel, Demag, R&M, Caldwell, Aimco, and Vestil

RMH's overhead cranes installed at Geotek's expansion in Stewartville, MN.

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