Overhead Crane Consulting • Failure Analysis

Independent expertise for complex material handling systems.

Vendor-neutral consulting, crane specifications, procurement support, safety-focused evaluations, and expert witness services backed by decades of hands-on overhead crane experience.

40+ Years of crane experience
ASME B30.2 and B30.17 Subcommittee member
OSHA Standards-focused support
100% Vendor-neutral guidance

Practical consulting for high-stakes crane decisions.

Bongner Consulting Services helps organizations specify, evaluate, procure, modernize, and improve overhead material handling equipment with clarity and confidence.

01 / Planning

Requirements & Application Definition

Duty cycle, load profiles, headroom, span, clearances, controls, environment, and integration needs.

02 / Technical

Specifications & Drawing Review

Technical specs, layouts, runway considerations, interface details, and acceptance criteria.

03 / Procurement

Vendor Sourcing & Evaluation

RFQ/RFP preparation, bid comparisons, lifecycle cost review, and manufacturer-neutral recommendations.

04 / Safety

Compliance & Risk

Support related to OSHA 1910.179, ASME B30, CMAA, inspections, maintenance, and safe operation.

05 / Execution

Implementation Support

Vendor coordination, installation oversight, testing support, FAT/SAT checklists, and punch-list review.

06 / Lifecycle

Training & Lifecycle Planning

Operator awareness, maintenance planning, inspection strategy, spare parts, upgrades, and reliability support.

Expert witness and failure analysis for overhead cranes.

Clear, factual, technically grounded analysis for attorneys, insurers, and organizations involved in overhead crane incidents or component failures.

Evidence

Document & Evidence Review

Review of designs, maintenance records, inspection reports, photos, video, drawings, and specifications.

Analysis

Root Cause Review

Evaluation of contributing factors, equipment condition, operating environment, and standards conformance.

Support

Reports & Testimony

Technical reports, demonstratives, deposition preparation, and expert testimony support.

Need independent analysis for an overhead crane incident?

Technical review, failure analysis, document evaluation, and expert witness support for attorneys, insurers, and industrial organizations.

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A disciplined process from first review to final recommendation.

Each engagement is organized around documentation, safety, application fit, and practical recommendations.

Step 01

Discovery

Clarify goals, constraints, equipment details, available records, timeline, and success criteria.

Step 02

Technical Review

Evaluate requirements, documents, standards, equipment condition, or incident details.

Step 03

Recommendations

Deliver clear findings, practical next steps, and documentation to support decision-making.

Industries and applications served.

Support for manufacturing, heavy industrial, warehousing, energy, ports, and specialty material handling environments.

Manufacturing Steel & Metals Warehousing Energy Ports Heavy Equipment Aerospace Automotive

Meet Your Consultant

Independent overhead crane consultant, expert witness, ASME committee member, and industry trainer with over 40 years of experience.

Michael Bongner

Michael Bongner

Principal Consultant

Over 40 years of experience in overhead crane inspection, modernization, repair, installation, operations, training, safety compliance, and expert witness services.

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Experience

Technical Background

  • Overhead crane repair, inspection, and modernization
  • Mechanical, electrical, and structural crane components
  • Installation, operation, management, and training
  • Modernizations and upgrades
Standards

Codes & Compliance

  • ASME B30.2 and B30.17 Subcommittee Member
  • OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
  • OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
  • CMAA Specifications and Recommended Practices
  • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • ASTM Standards and Industry Best Practices
Training

Professional Training

  • Naval Nuclear Power School
  • Factory-trained by leading hoist and overhead crane manufacturers with extensive technical training in equipment design, application, inspection, maintenance, and safety compliance.
  • Fall protection, vibration analysis, and laser shaft alignment training

Start with a focused consultation.

Send your objectives, timeline, drawings, specifications, or incident details for review.

Email: mrmikeb@charter.net

Phone: 618-578-8023

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