Traverse (mechanical support)

By means of a cross bar as load-bearing means and lifting straps as a textile stop means ( Rated capacity (WLL) 4000 kg, gray color coding) is hinged to a frame part of a crane truck

A traverse ( Latin: transversus "transversely (lying)") is a mechanical support that is used for stabilization, fastening or connection. It is used in constructions or as a load suspension device when attaching loads ("getting onto the crane") and whenever loads have to be suspended over a certain width.

In vehicle construction , cross members are used to connect the vehicle frame.

When transporting loads , one speaks of aids for load distribution, for example to attach a tether to a crane hook with the help of a crossbeam.

In line construction , traverses are used to assemble conductor cables from overhead lines on a mast , see boom (power engineering) .

In stage construction , traverses are used on the one hand as a scaffolding for the stage itself, and on the other hand for fastening the stage equipment such as B. Lights and speakers. Sometimes trusses in the event area are also part of the set itself.

literature

• Klaus Hoffmann, Erhard Krenn, Gerhard Stanker: conveyor technology. Volume 1, Construction elements - their construction and calculation, seventh edition, R. Oldenbourg Verlag, Vienna / Munich 2005, ISBN 3-486-63059-8 .

Web links

Commons : Traverse  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• igvw standards of quality (accessed on July 17, 2020)
• GLOBAL TRUSS F33 TRAVERSYSTEM (accessed July 17, 2020)
• Prolyte Products Black Book - Technical Basics (accessed July 17, 2020)
• Load Trusses - User Information (accessed on July 17, 2020)
• User manual trusses (accessed July 17, 2020)