Working speeds of slewing and portal cranes for the handling of cargo, containers and bulk materials are usually determined on the basis of experiences of operators or manufacturers. The present foreground desire for a faster handling or higher handling volumes can not only be achieved through higher working speeds. Hence, the guideline explains basic concepts and parameters that are decisive for the selection of working speeds and presents them in several tables for clarification.
VDI 3573-2010 Referenced Document
DIN 15001-1:1973 Cranes; Vocabulary, classification according to type
DIN 15001-2:1975 Cranes; Vocabulary, classification according to application