Portable Aluminum Gantry Crane: Made from lightweight extruded materials, the components of the adjustable height aluminum gantry crane are easily lifted by one person. This provides cost-effective shipment to a job site and allows for ease of use in a multitude of work areas.

Starting as light as 116 pounds, Aluminum Gantry Cranes are lightweight, portable, and extremely stable under load.

These All-Aluminum Gantries quickly assemble and disassemble, making them popular with contractors who need highly mobile lift equipment that they can take in their service trucks.

Just one or two workers can typically move a disassembled crane up stairways, onto roofs, or in other challenging locations. When on location, the gantry cranes are rapidly assembled, ready to lift, and able to position heavy objects precisely, such as bulky HVAC units.

Because they are corrosion-resistant, aluminum gantries are also ideal for refrigerated areas and other controlled environments, making them increasingly popular with HVAC contractors.

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Features of aluminum Gantry cranes.

Crane Height Adjustments: Adjusting in 6-inch increments, height adjustment kits use spring-loaded steel locking pins that automatically engage when height positioning holes are reached; adjust heights for specific lifts, uneven floors, or to move through doorways

Adjustable Spans: Standard on aluminum cranes, adjustable spans are optional on steel cranes; adjustable spans allow the crane to be shortened for transport down narrow aisles

Heavy-Duty Casters: Four-position, swivel-lock casters with molded polyurethane wheels provide excellent floor protection

Crane Design

Cranes are designed in conformance with the following applicable standards.

Fabrication Standards:

• All welding performed during the manufacturing of cranes meets the following American Welding Society’s (AWS) standards.
• This certification means that not only are all welders AWS Certified, but all processes and procedures adhere to AWS CWF requirements.
• Examples of requirements include the annual calibration of all welding machines and Level 2 visual inspections on all load-bearing components.

Crane painting

Surface Preparation & Painting Procedures:

• Prior to painting, all crane components are deburred and descaled using power tools equipped with sanding discs and wire wheels.
• Components are then washed utilizing a high-pressure/high-temperature biodegradable degreaser solution.
• Parts are wiped clean and allowed to dry before the painting process.
• During painting, all components surfaces are coated with a quick drying, semi-gloss enamel, applied to a minimum dry film thickness of 2 to 3 mils.
• A finishing coat is applied with a hot, airless, electrostatic spray paint system.
• Painted components are cured at air temperature.

Gantry crane safety

Aluminum Gantry Crane:

• Inspect the entire system annually or more frequently.
• Inspection must be performed by a qualified person. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
• This equipment, used as a crane, is not in any way designed for lifting, supporting, or transporting humans.
• Failure to follow specified load limitations can result in serious bodily injury or death.
• Inspect gantry for missing or broken parts before operating.
  Ensure the rated capacity is clearly labeled on each side of the I-beam.

Gantry crane safety checklist

Aluminum Gantry Crane:

• Do not lift more than the rated capacity.
• Do not adjust the height or disassemble crane when gantry is under load.
• Do not load gantry on an incline.
• Do not push or pull gantry with a forklift or other vehicle.
• Do not allow the load to swing or roll against support members.
• Do not anchor legs to the floor.
• Do not lift gantry when fully assembled.
• Push the gantry, not the load.
• When moving gantry, keep the load as close to the floor as possible and position the load in the center of the I-beam.
• Be certain the load is directly beneath the beam before the load is lifted. Do not pull sideways on the crane.
• Ensure the load is not attached to the floor and remove any obstacles that impede lifting.
• Secure trolley and hoist in the center of the I-beam when adjusting the height.
• Adjustments and/or repairs should be made in an area where it will have the least interference with operation.
• To prevent the trolley from running off the I-beam, do not use without end stops bolted in place.
• Never stand under gantry when adjusting the height or disassembling crane.
• When moving the legs inward, the distance between the A-frames should never be less than the caster frame width and never less than half the total I-beam length.

Adjustable gantry crane

The Adjustable Height Aluminum Gantry Cranes combine lightweight and rigid construction into one unit.

• The all aluminum construction of this gantry crane makes it corrosion resistant and perfect for outdoor use.
• The lightweight I-beam allows height adjustment without the need for a hoist or fork truck.
• Features quick setup design. Included are two (2) straps, allowing transport of the gantry crane in one neat package.
• Facilitate easy mobility from one area to another with four (4) 8″ glass filled swivel casters with four-position locks on the 2,000 and 4,000 lb. capacity models, while utilizing phenolic casters on the 6,000 lb. capacity units.
• Height is adjustable in 6″ increments. Do not move units while loaded. Hoist and trolley can be ordered separately.

Portable gantry crane

The Fixed Height Aluminum Gantry Cranes are ideal for a variety of industries including maintenance and production. The aluminum design is easily manageable and can be simply assembled for immediate use.

Fixed height is perfect for working in a permanent or semi-permanent environment where the surrounding seldom changes. Casters provide a smooth way to transfer units when unloaded and if changing locations is needed.

Four (4) 8″ swivel casters with four position locks (2K-4K models have glass filled nylon casters, 6K models have phenolic casters. Strong construction allows for long-lasting strength through the harshest of environments.

The Adjustable Height Aluminum Gantry Crane with pneumatic casters are ideal for the manufacturing and maintenance facilities. The aluminum construction is lightweight, yet strong for long lasting durability through the harshest of environments.

The pneumatic casters allow the user to quietly move the crane from workstation to workstation and smoothly roll over rough surfaces, while not marring. The four-way locking pneumatic casters permit the user to place the crane in preferred transporting and stationary positions. Do not move units while loaded. The uniform capacity is 1,500 pounds.

Mobile gantry crane

Ergonomic Partners:

The adjustable height ensures a single ergonomic lifting solution for low headroom areas and a wider lift range in other areas. A simple set up and break down allows the aluminum gantry cranes to be collapsed and stored when not in use. Made from lightweight aluminum, the components of the gantry crane are easily set up and assembled by two people. This allows the crane to be shipped easily to a job site and even carried up a ladder or staircase to a rooftop work area.

Gantry crane Design

Contrary to popular belief, aluminum gantry cranes are quite stable under load, and perfectly capable of lifting heavy loads and positioning them with precision and efficiency. These cranes are made from extruded high-strength aluminum alloy, making them extremely strong and resilient.

About lateral bracing and durability in regard to our aluminum gantries, it’s important to note that they’re designed for stable lift and movement.

That’s because all loads are lifted directly under the I-beam (no sideloading), and carefully designed following the standards set by the CMAA and OSHA.

Furthermore, each aluminum gantry crane receives an initial load test of 125 percent to ensure quality and safety—including lateral bracing.

Because of their portability and durability, aluminum gantry cranes are often used for HVAC applications.

HVAC applications require a portable overhead crane system that can be easily transported up stairways, onto roofs, and in other challenging locations.

Once the crane is positioned, it’s capable of lifting very heavy HVAC units, and it’s lightweight design allows one worker to move the crane under load quickly and easily.

Although they come with heavy-duty, four-position, swivel-lock casters with mold-on polyurethane wheels, they can also be fitted with pneumatic tires, which are perfect for soft roofs or fragile ground.

Standard aluminum profiles

A standard all-aluminum gantry crane can actually lift loads up to three tons. Their height adjusts in six-inch increments (up to 12 feet) using spring-loaded steel locking pins that automatically engage when height positioning holes are reached.

This is extremely useful for specific lifts, uneven floors, or facilities with many obstacles. These systems also provide span adjustability (up to 20 feet) for transport through narrow aisles or to increase coverage as needed.

Best of all, despite their heavy lifting and durability, these gantry cranes are extremely portable. In fact, a one-ton aluminum gantry crane can be as light as 116 pounds.

Compared to an all-steel model, most aluminum gantry cranes weigh less than half as much.

Standard aluminum extrusions

For example, a two-ton aluminum gantry crane with a 10-foot overall span weighs around 274 pounds, whereas a two-ton steel gantry crane with the same span can weigh as much as 700 pounds.

Aluminum gantry cranes are not only durable and lightweight, but they’re also quickly and easily assembled and disassembled, which makes them popular with contractors who need to carry their lift equipment in service trucks from one job to another.

Because aluminum is corrosion-resistant, they’re also ideal for refrigerated areas, clean rooms, and other controlled environments.

With a myriad of unique features, options, and accessories, aluminum gantry cranes are a great solution for cost-efficiency, heavy lifting, portability, and flexibility.

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As a special series of lifting equipment, there are different types of gantry cranes. The classification of the gantry cranes can be listed according to several factors:

Fixed crane

Semi gantry crane: One articulated support and the other recessed to the beam:

The union of the beam with each of the two supports is done differently. In support, an articulated joint is executed, without transmission of moments between both elements.

In the remaining support, an embedment materializes, in such a way that the transmission of moments is guaranteed.

With this provision, the structure is a mechanism if we look at its internal constitution. However, globally the structure is isostatic due to the fact that in the union of the supports with the rails, fixed supports are obtained.

The main advantage of this configuration is that the section needed for the articulated support is smaller since it only works under axial force.

Mobile crane: Both brackets are embedded in the beam:

In this case, the union of both supports with the beam is executed as an embedment, obtaining a hyperstatic constitution structure.

The main advantage of this configuration is that the arrow on the beam is smaller compared to the articulated-recessed system.

Mobile Gantry Crane

Fixed gantry

In this case, the gantry does not move from its position, so it can only move loads along its light

Mobile gantry

With this arrangement, the gantry crane can be moved to cover more work surface. The displacement can be unidirectional along rails or in any direction if it is an automotive gantry crane on pneumatic wheels

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Lattice crane

Both the beam and the supports are made up of lattice profiles, either flat or spatial. The main advantage of this solution is that it is more economical when trying to save large lights.

In addition, the surface exposed to the wind is noticeably smaller compared to the porticos formed by box beams.

However, its limitation is given by its maximum load capacity, which is less than what can be achieved with box beams.

Steel gantry crane

The cranes based on hot-rolled profiles of full core type IPE, IPN or HE are used when the lights to be saved are reduced and the loads to be handled are light. Its main advantage lies in its simplicity and economy of construction.

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Drawer beam type:

With this configuration, the beam is constituted by an armed profile based on welded plates.

You can get practically any type of section that is needed. Generally, the sections have a rectangular hollow shape (with or without external flanges), well suited to withstand the bending and shearing stresses prevailing in the beam.

This morphology is the most used in the construction of gantry cranes from a certain size. With it, you can reach load capacities over 1000 tons and lights over 100 m.

Types of cranes

Classes and types of cranes (forms):

Single girder gantry crane

It is the basic configuration of a gantry crane and in it, the car is supported by a single beam. It is a suitable solution to support low loads. Starting at 20 t, the use of a double girder configuration is usually preferable.

Double girder gantry crane

When the loads to be moved are high and/or the light to be saved is important, a double-row configuration is used. With it, the load is distributed between two beams, with which the necessary profiles can be of the smaller sections.

Portable gantry crane design

While a gantry crane is flexible in its design because it doesn’t rely on building supports and can be designed to be mobile, there are some things you’ll need to consider if you want to utilize a gantry crane in your facility.

Gantry crane design standards

Nearby Foot or Motor Traffic

Most people will choose to go with a gantry crane if they’re going to be running a lot of traffic, forklifts, and carts in and out of an area where they need to utilize their crane. A larger gantry system will allow forklifts in to pick up materials and allow you to bring trucks in and out for loading. That’s probably, the bigger ones that we’ve done have been for that reason.

• Support columns, like you, have with bridge cranes, take up valuable floor space and are also obstructions for workers moving about the facility.
• If you can eliminate those support columns, it makes it much easier for your workers to maneuver around in that area.
• However, with any type of gantry system, you need to consider what equipment or personnel are operating nearby.
• With a gantry that’s moving down the rail or track—or even a portable gantry that’s being maneuvered through different areas of a facility—you want to be aware of any possible obstructions that the crane could possibly collide with.
• Any type of impact could cause damage to electrical panels, end trucks, controls, gearboxes, or any other components mounted to the legs of the crane.
• Manufacturers can get creative in positioning the controls, gearboxes, and panels on the legs to minimize exposure to impact.

Steel gantry design

Indoor/Outdoor Use

If your gantry crane system will be operating outdoors, you’ll want to consider the type of paint or finish is applied—as well as the material itself. Since the crane is being used outdoors, you’ll want material like stainless steel or galvanized steel that can withstand corrosion and hold up to UV exposure, saltwater, moisture, and extreme heat or cold.

You’ll also want to consider additional features like motor heaters and insulated electrical panels to withstand the elements. You can even add on a “dog house” or covered area to protect the trolley and hoist. These can actually travel over the top of the hoist the whole time or can be a designated parking station at the end of the crane.

While a gantry crane is flexible in its design because it doesn’t rely on building supports and can be designed to be mobile, there are some things you’ll need to consider if you want to utilize a gantry crane in your facility.

Powered gantry crane

For large outdoor gantry systems, cable reel is a common electrification option. Cable reels utilize a simple design that’s either spring-loaded or motor-driven to release, retrieve, and store conductor cable for crane equipment. They can be mounted stationary or on a swivel base to allow the cable to payout in multiple angles and directions.

The disadvantage of a cable reel is the sag factor you may experience in the cable when you stretch one out 50’, 100’, or longer. If that cable is sagging or laying on the ground because of a long track system, you’ve now negated the advantage of allowing motorized traffic to run underneath the gantry system.

Overhead crane manufacturers can work with you to design an electrification system using lightweight beams or a series of poles to keep your electrification off the ground. Or, portable gantry cranes can be designed with long extension cords to accommodate power supplies that may not be as close to the work area that the crane is moved to.

Crane lifting speed

Gantry cranes should be used in applications where speed is not a concern. You can run a bridge crane at a pretty high speed, but on gantry cranes, the load is typically moved at a slower crawling speed.

Lifting gantry design

Especially on outdoor gantry systems, you may want to consider upgrading to rotating axle end trucks instead of standard fixed axle end trucks. Fixed axle end trucks have the gears and bearings contained within and in an outdoor environment, these can get dirt, dust, and debris inside the gears. Over time, this debris can seize up the gears and burn up the motors.

Rotating axle end trucks are designed to be a little more heavy-duty and robust and typically have fewer parts, so they’re lower maintenance. The gears are enclosed in a continuous oil bath that keeps all debris out—even in dirty, dusty, and outdoor environments.

Even the style of the gears on the drive can make a difference. A helical or bevel gear drive can be advantageous compared to a worm gear drive. A helical or bevel gear drive can roll back on itself in the event of an impact—causing less torque to the gears themselves. On a worm gear drive, the gears could break apart in the event of an impact because they aren’t designed to operate in reverse.

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In a manufacturing plant, it is essential to provide an overhead travelling crane to transport heavy components of machines from one place to another. The movement of the load is of three-dimensional nature.

The crane is required to lift heavy mass vertically and horizontally, also the crane with load is required to move along the length of the shed.

The cranes are either hand-or-electrically operated. The crane moves on rails which are at its ends. The rails are provided on a girder known as a gantry girder. The gantry girder spans over gantry columns.

If the capacity of the crane is moderate, the gantry girders rest on brackets connected to the roof column of an industrial shed.

• Characteristics
  • The design of the gantry girder is a classic example of a laterally unsupported beam
  • It is subjected to in addition to vertical loads and horizontal loads along and perpendicular to its axis
  • Loads are of dynamic nature and produce vibration
  • Compression flange requires critical attention

Components of plate girder:

The plate girder consists of the following components:

• The web plate
• Flange plate (addition of cover plate curtailed at proper sections)
• Stiffeners like bearing stiffeners, longitudinal stiffeners, and intermediate stiffeners
• Splices for flange plate and web plate
• End connections

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Adjustable Gantry Crane or A-Frame crane: The production of gantry cranes includes capacity and structures with different dimensions according to the requests and needs of the customer.

Adjustable Height Steel Gantry Cranes provide an economical way to lift materials anywhere within a facility. The casters enable you to move the gantry around your work area.

This is a more cost-effective lifting solution for areas of infrequent lifts than a more expensive permanent structure.

heavy duty end frame design with square tubing uprights, knee braces, and channel base provides stable lifting and movement.

A-Frame Gantry Crane Design

The gantry cranes are designed and manufactured in different types of structures, in order to ensure customers get the most use out of the place.

Therefore are realized gantry cranes lateral leaps in structures and crane type Half-crane, which have the particularity to move for a part sliding on the floor and the other on the upper part of the building by means of a special head fitted with wheel boxes motorized

The translation is made through a group formed by wheel boxes and longhorns. The wheel boxes are equipped with steel wheels mounted on bearings with direct coupling to a reducer coupled to an electric motor self-braking.

The wheel boxes are equipped with a system that allows adjustment of the axis of translation of the machine, thus allowing to adapt the movement of the crane to the rails and ensuring ease of maintenance.

Types of gantry crane

Adjustable Gantry Crane

• Capacities from 1 ton – 5-ton
• Spans from 8ft. – 30ft.
• HUB heights range from 7 ft. (Min.) to 20 ft. (max)
• Adjustable in 6″ increments to provide different lifting heights
• Easily moved to any location in a facility
• Cost-effective for areas with infrequent lifts

Folding Aluminum Gantry Crane

• Capacities from 1000 lbs. – 4000 lbs.
• Standard spans up to 20′.
• Height Under Boom 6-12′
• Adjustable in 6” increments to provide different lifting heights
• Collapsible for easy storage
• Cost-effective for areas with infrequent lifts

Fixed Gantry Crane

• Capacities from 1 ton – 5-ton
• Spans from 8ft. – 30ft.
• Heights from 10ft. – 20ft.
• Easily moved to any location in a facility
• Cost-effective for areas with infrequent lifts

Gantry Crane Specification

Moving and lifting heavy materials doesn’t have to involve installing expensive equipment or permanently changing your facility. Gantries are a versatile, portable, economical, and a viable solution to expensive overhead crane

Gantry cranes are assembled and disassembled quickly and easily, making them ideal for use in a rented facility or in multiple work areas.

• Gantry Cranes are easy to install and relocate.
• If needed, V-tracks and guide angles simply lag bolt to the existing floor.
• Gantry Cranes are unsurpassed in design, strength, durability, and quality construction:
• Precision tolerances and welding ensure component alignment and operational stability.
• Use standardized quality American I-beams and wide flange beams.
• All nuts, bolts, and pins are plated for corrosion resistance, and all gantries are painted Yellow Industrial Enamel.
• Outdoor use options are available, including exterior coatings and stainless steel motors.
• V-Groove Track Drives: Two motors drive rigid steel V-groove wheels along a fixed path.

Guide Angle Drives: Ideal for installations where the gantry runs along a wall, two motors on one side of the gantry drive trackless polyurethane wheels that are led by a small guide angle; the guide angle simply lags into the floor, at the base of the wall.

Crane Rail Drives: Two motors drive double flange steel wheels along a fixed path. Truly Trackless (Aligning) Drives: These drives are ideal for when you need to keep your shop floor clear of all tracks or angle guides; a selector switch in the control pendant selectively turns each motor on and off to guide the gantry along

Aluminum Portable Gantry Cranes

The Adjustable Height Aluminum Gantry Cranes combine lightweight and rigid construction into one unit. The all-aluminum construction of this gantry crane makes it corrosion-resistant and perfect for outdoor use.

• Adjustable I-beam spans allow for inboard or outboard bracing.
• Adjustable legs permit crane height adjustments at 6″ increments allowing you to go over equipment and material or under low ceilings and doorways.
• Legs can be set at different heights where the floor or terrain is uneven – ideal for loading from truck dock to floor or from ground level to mezzanine.
• Adjustable caster treads make it easy to roll through narrow aisles or doorways and avoid costly disassembly/reassembly.
• The main legs are equipped with spring-loaded bolts permitting crane height adjustment.
• Stress-proof steel pins with locking rings provide quick assembly and disassembly.
• Cranes are durable and made with high-quality heavy gauge steel and aluminum.
• The optional “Kart Kit” transforms your disassembled crane into a cart which allows for easy transportation and storage.

Gantry crane definition

Gantry cranes are typically used in applications that require a mobile crane for multiple functions.

Because of their versatility, gantry cranes are frequently used in many industries. In the maintenance and repair operations industries, this versatility is crucial because the lifting often occurs in multiple places throughout the facility or even at different locations.

• Gantry cranes are usually manufactured using three main components: an I-beam or wide-flange beam and two support legs in a basic A-frame shape.
• A gantry crane design differs from a standard jib crane because jib cranes are generally manufactured with one support point at the base of the mast.
• Unlike gantry cranes that use both gantry legs to support the load. Another important aspect of the gantry design is the mobility provided by attaching caster assemblies to the end of the gantry legs, which allow the gantry to be easily rolled from one location to another.
• In fact, when using the correct caster assemblies for your specific application, one or two workers can easily push the crane manually.
• Because gantry cranes can support the load without being permanently mounted to building supports or foundations, gantry cranes are an ideal option for maintenance and repair operations both inside and outside of the facility.

Gantry crane maintenance

• Although maintenance and repair applications vary for each specific operation, the environment where the crane will be used determines which gantry crane is best for your application.
• Gantry cranes that will only be used indoors are easy to move virtually anywhere within your facility for quick maintenance and repair.
• Depending on the capacity and which casters are used, one or two workers can easily push the gantry crane and lift components wherever needed.
• Indoor gantry cranes typically use polyurethane caster assemblies, but they can also be track mounted for manual or motorized travel over a fixed path and even equipped with Nylacron casters.
• which are typically used as a cost-effective alternative to motorized travel.
• However, because most maintenance and repair applications do not use the same exact fixed path, portable or relocatable gantry cranes are often the more ergonomic option.
• Depending on the needs of the specific application, there are several gantry cranes to choose from for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Below are two popular applications and the best gantry crane for each operation:

Engine or Electrical Maintenance and Repair

For facilities that perform equipment maintenance and repairs on vehicles and machinery, an adjustable steel gantry crane is a perfect solution.
In these facilities, workers often need to remove heavy components, like an engine or transmission, from inside a vehicle.

Regardless of whether the vehicle is an automobile, rail car, or transit vehicle, lifting components from larger vehicles is extremely difficult without using a material handling solution.

Adjustability and mobility are key for the engine or electrical maintenance and repair industries. Adjustable gantry cranes are often adjustable in three areas: height, span, and tread width.

For example, a transit company that needs to lift heavy components from rail cars can use a three-way adjustable gantry crane because it can be easily maneuvered around the rail car and adjusted to lift from virtually any position.

With their stable design, gantries allow the I-beam to self-center over the load. In fact, depending on the gantry type, the I-beam can even be cantilevered up to four feet past the end of the I-beam.

This cantilever allows the gantry crane to reach into machinery and lift whatever is required. The A-frame leg design also improves stability by minimizing swaying.

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Portable Gantry Crane – Mobile Gantry Crane: The gantry crane is the best tool to work with loads due to its versatility and lightness

Thanks to the characteristics available, the gantry crane is versatile and can be used in many places and sectors:

• aeronautical
• feeding
• automotive
• building
• pharmacist
• railway
• industrial
• engineering
• logistic
• chemical
• services

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It is often necessary to have this type of elevator that help to facilitate the work and lift the load to the operators since on many occasions the tasks are complicated to perform without the help of a machine.

The gantry crane is the best tool to have when working on:

• repair
• raise loads
• they unload vehicles

Thanks to it, it is possible to reduce the weight with which the operator’s load (often it is impossible to lift the load without the help of a machine); In addition, as it is a tool with a very simple assembly, it can be used anywhere.

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Gantry crane specification

To adapt to different needs, the company develops different types of gantry cranes: the mini, the standard and the maxi, whose load capacity will always be the same (up to) 1500 kilograms.

Both the height and width are adjustable. That is, with the same load capacity you can choose different crane sizes depending on where you are going to be.

Also, it is possible to extend the weight they support thanks to the duo kit. With this, the load capacity increases up to 3000 kg.

On the other hand, the gantry crane is very easy to transport thanks to its reduced weight: the mini model weighs 115 kg; the standard 130 kg and the maxi 146 kg.

In addition, the transport of this is very simple since all its components can be disassembled and folded easily.

In this way, you can move in any vehicle and anywhere. The gantry crane is approved and CE certified, so it can be used anywhere.

In the same way, thanks to this certificate, it has been verified that the certified load capacity offered by the crane is 1500 kg.

You can include wheels to move the gantry crane without load.

On the other hand, one of the legs can be moved through the horizontal beam, which allows varying the length of said beam, while the leg always remains fixed.

Crane parts

One of the most interesting advantages of gantry crane is the accessories that can be implemented to suit each client.

The duo kit. The connection system of cranes that allows us to join two fixed gantry cranes (of the mini, standard or maxi models) and thus double the load capacity of the tool up to 3,000 kilos. The trolley moves on the two beams.

• Wall attachment, which makes it possible to anchor one of the ends of the beam to a wall. This allows us to use the crane through a window or a door and thus increase the possibilities of the system.
• Wheels. The system of wheels allows moving the crane mounted and without load. It also includes a suspension of springs so that the weight is distributed in an equivalent way.
• Transport trucks, which allows moving a complete gantry crane, quickly and comfortably. It is especially useful for transporting the crane to places where it can not be accessed with a vehicle.

Gantry crane design

The company has also developed a mobile gantry crane. It is a versatile solution for handling needs on large surfaces, as it can be used at different points without the need for assembly/disassembly.

The main advantage is that you can move with or without cargo. As in the fixed gantry crane, one of the legs of the mobile gantry crane can be moved through the horizontal beam, allowing the length of said beam to be varied.

The other leg remains always fixed. Its load capacity is up to 1000 kg and is also available in three sizes: mini, standard and maxi.

Industrial crane

The world of cranes is huge; While many cranes are used in different types of large construction projects, many other cranes are used every day in a variety of industries. With so many different applications, there are also many different types of cranes that are designed for specific tasks and functions.

A special type is the gantry crane that lifts the load by means of a forklift installed on a beam. Gantry cranes are commonly found in shipyards or in places like steel mills, where space at height can be a problem.

A gantry crane is similar to a traveling crane, but instead of moving on suspended tracks, the crane uses legs to support the bridge, the car, and the hoist. These legs travel on rails that are embedded in, or on the structure of the floor or ground. A gantry crane is ideal when you need a light and fast discharge crane for applications that require portability and resistance to corrosion.

Hydraulic gantry crane

Gantry crane for car:

The gantry crane or car cranes are flexible and light equipment. The rotating wheels are vital parts for the movement of the equipment. It can also be named as a mobile gantry crane and light gantry crane.

In addition, the gantry crane can be disassembled into several segments to be transported to several places. It is sure that every two parts are connected by means of high strength bolts to guarantee a stable structure.

How to install the truck crane?

• Put the supports and beams on the ground, and connect them by means of bolts.
• Use 16 special specification screws to connect the wheels and support columns.
• Install loading gantry with lifting machine.
• Adjust the scaffold to the proper location, install the hoist of the crane.

Safety And Protection For Cranes

To obtain benefits, some small crane manufacturers forget to establish protection lanes or security shields that are necessary. Or the steel cable is not in correspondence with the pulleys. These can cause danger during the use of cranes.

Cranes manufacturers have taken many measures to ensure safety and protect operators.

• All products manufactured to meet safety requirements.
• Industrial producers strictly obey the standards and specifications.
• The companies insist on the inspection and daily maintenance of the equipment in order to ensure safe operation.
• Resolutely eliminate illegal use and unprofessional operation.

Hoist gantry crane

The cranes are accompanied by mechanical or electrical hoists and can be designed to use a chain or cable, and use an electric motor to rotate the gears located inside the hoist that raises or lowers the load.

Electric hoist:

• Electric hoists are controlled by a push-button or by radio controls.
• They are usually wired to the electrification system of the crane and use 220v / 440v or 230v / 460v.
• The lightweight electric hoists can use 110v and plug directly into a standard outlet.
• Electric hoists can be used in a variety of applications and come in numerous types and configurations, but are limited by the duty cycle and cannot operate continuously.

The electric motor in the hoist requires a period of cooling between uses to ensure that the motor does not overheat.

Mechanical hoist:

• Ideal for construction, maintenance, automotive and industrial applications.
• Typical capacities can vary from 1/4 tons to 50 tons
• Can be attached to a beam or cart and use a vertical pull to produce a vertical lift
• Spark-resistant design can be achieved with stainless steel or bronze hooks, wheels and chains.

Portable aluminum gantry crane

The Fixed Height Aluminum Gantry Cranes are ideal for a variety of industries including maintenance and production. The aluminum design is easily manageable and can be simply assembled for immediate use.

Fixed height is perfect for working in a permanent or semi-permanent environment where the surrounding seldom changes. Casters provide a smooth way to transfer units when unloaded and if changing locations is needed.

These All-Aluminum Gantries quickly assemble and disassemble, making them popular with contractors who need highly mobile lift equipment that they can take in their service trucks.

Just one or two workers can typically move a disassembled crane up stairways, onto roofs, or in other challenging locations. When on location, the gantry cranes are rapidly assembled, ready to lift, and able to position heavy objects precisely, such as bulky HVAC units.

Adjustable gantry crane

Fixed and Adjustable Height Steel Gantry Cranes provide an economical way to lift materials anywhere in a facility. The wheels enable you to move the gantry around your facility. This is a more cost-effective lifting solution for areas of infrequent lifts than a more expensive permanent structure.

Heavy duty end frame design with square tubing uprights, knee braces, and channel base provide stable lifting and movement.

Why Choose an Adjustable Gantry crane?

• Ease of Movement
  • The non-marking, durable phenolic casters provide low rolling resistance for easy movement.
  • The phenolic wheels roll smoothly, even over rough floor surfaces, and can withstand water, oil and most other chemicals.
• Safety
  • The bolted beam to upright connection ensures that the beam does not dislodge.
  • Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists. A factor of 15% of the crane capacity is allowed for the hoist and trolley weight with an additional 25% of the capacity allowed for impact, thus giving maximum capacity use of the crane. Therefore, if it’s rated for 1000#, it can safely lift 1000# without having to worry about hoist weight or impact.

Reasons to Choose adjustable gantry Cranes

The Flexible Solution Adjustable Steel Gantry Crane provides the most flexible lifting solution of any style crane. The adjustable gantry can be moved to almost any location and can be easily adjusted to provide different lifting heights.

• Ease of Installation: All components are built and assembled with jigs and fixtures which ensure easy installation.
• Ease of Operation: adjustable gantry cranes were engineered to be easy to position and easy to operate. This helps reduce injuries and increase productivity.
• Versatility: make a complete line of crane systems to meet your individual needs.
• Safety: All cranes are pre-engineered for powered hoist operation—with a factor of 15% of the gantry capacity for the combined weight of the hoist and trolley and an additional factor of 25% of the crane capacity for the impact of powered hoists.

Titan gantry crane

This crane has everything that we like to see in a product – Durability, functionality, and affordability.

The Titan is loaded with features that make purchasing it worthwhile. It has four locking casters that give you the option of mobility, while still being able to lock in place when you need to. Another nice feature of this crane is the telescoping boom, which allows you to raise and lower the crane height to give more versatility in lifting options. The last bonus to the Titan is the locking pins, which make adjusting the boom height of the crane a breeze.

One of the attributes we like to see in a product that we review is durability.

It doesn’t make any sense to spend money on a product that is going to need to be replaced shortly. We have a “buy it for life” mentality.

The Titan surely fits that bill, as it is made with all-steel construction. Using high-quality materials is what gives certain Titan models the ability to lift up to two tons. Make sure you check the weight rating of each model, as some are only rated for a half-ton.

When it comes to price, the Titan is one of the most affordable cranes on the market for its quality. The one downside of the crane is that it does not come with any hoisting gear. Although, at this price, you can purchase the crane, and all the necessary gear, and still spend less than you would on an equally capable crane.

What is meant by gantry crane?

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A gantry crane is a serious purchase. Not only are they expensive, but they are relied upon to lift seriously heavy objects. It is not worth it to try and save a few bucks on a crane of inferior quality.

Not only will they cost you more money in the long run by breaking down faster, they will also cause frustration when they are not able to perform the task they were meant to. Lastly, they can be a serious danger if they are not able to properly hold the heavy item you are trying to lift.

That is why we put together this list of cranes that are better than the harbor freight version. All of them are well tested, and able to be purchased online.

Portable gantry crane

Portable gantry cranes are an ideal answer to awkward applications like hard to budge cartons or machinery. These cranes give you the pinpoint accuracy, speed, durability, and load control needed in many of the following industries and operations: automotive, trucking, manufacturing, loading docks, aircraft, marine, warehouses or maintenance.

With capacities from 1 to 5 Tons and spans from 2.5 to 5 meters, portable gantry cranes are easy to move in your factory area, assemble and disassemble for relocation.

Adjustable Gantry Crane

Portable gantry cranes are perfect for applications where you need a portable and economical way to lift materials anywhere in your facility. Our top choice for the best product in this review is the Titan Adjustable Telescoping Gantry Crane. This crane has everything that we like to see in a product – Durability, functionality, and affordability.

An overhead gantry crane provides a cost-effective lifting solution for areas of infrequent lifts than a more permanent jib crane or overhead bridge crane. One of the biggest reasons that this crane is an excellent choice is a price.

• The Telescoping Gantry Crane by Titan Attachments is what your shop needs for all lifting and loading tasks.
• The adjustable boom raises and lowers to accommodate varying heights.
• The 4 locking casters make moving and transporting easy and provide a sturdy base when lifting.
• The 1/2 ton capacity covers a large range of items and equipment that can be lifted.
• Trolley or hoist not included.

Aluminium Gantry Crane

Made from lightweight aluminum, the components of the gantry crane are easily set up and assembled by two people. This allows the crane to be shipped easily to a job site and even carried up a ladder or staircase to a rooftop work area. The adjustable height ensures a single ergonomic lifting solution for low headroom areas and wider lift range in other areas. Simple set up and break down allows the aluminum gantry cranes to be collapsed and stored when not in use.

Mobile Gantry Crane

Lifting and materials handling problems can be quite complex. In some cases, a forklift, crane or other overhead lifting solution can become expensive. Our Mobile Gantry Crane provides a cost-effective lifting solution that is reliable and versatile.

The Mobile Gantry Crane is made to order, so it can be customized to suit a wide range of possibilities and applications without cost penalties. The engineered design makes the device incredibly easy to use, simple to assemble or dismantle and extremely practical as it can be used virtually anywhere (indoors and outdoors).

Portable gantry hoist

A mobile gantry is a free-standing structure compromising a runway beam and two supports assembled in a goalpost-like configuration, The supports are usually mounted on wheels or castors to enable the structure to be relocated by manpower only; they may, however, be mounted on free-standing feet requiring the structure to be dismantled for transportation.

Standard range of steel and aluminum mobile gantry cranes offering a lifting capacity range of 250kg to 5,000kg. The steel gantries are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and come with either a standard I beam or a profile beam.

Harbor Freight Gantry Crane

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