Traditionally, companies have relied on renting mobile rotator tow trucks to handle the un-decking process, which can be costly, time-consuming, & inefficient.
When it comes to selecting the ideal crane for your clients, understanding the differences between the types of cranes and their configurations is key to delivering the best material handling solution. At CraneWerks, we provide a variety of overhead cranes, each designed to meet specific operational needs. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into Top Running Bridge Cranes and Underhung Bridge Cranes—two of the most popular systems available. We’ll also touch on additional lifting solutions like Jib Cranes, Monorails, and Gantry Cranes that can offer flexibility and efficiency for specific job sites.
A metal finishing plant in central Indiana was the scene of a catastrophic runway failure. When our emergency service technicians arrived, the bridge and spreader bar was hanging precariously over caustic dipping vats. One of the runways had broken loose and fallen. Caustic environments tend to increase the chances of equipment failure. A Runway survey, as part of a regular preventive inspection, could have possibly prevented this failure.
A national commercial truck dealer within the transportation industry sought CraneWerks’ expertise to design, build, and install an outdoor, manual freestanding monorail complete with a hoist, shelter for the hoist, and epoxy paint which could stand up to the harsh Detroit, Michigan winters. This crane was intended to facilitate the undecking of tractors from semi-trucks at their newly established facility.
A galvanizer came to Electrolift because they had performance, safety, and downtime concerns with their existing hoists. Galvanizing applications are notorious for having issues with the mechanical load brake when there is a constant load on the hook and excessive heat is generated during long lifts causing premature failure. Constant inspections, downtime, contaminants in the oil, safety, and ongoing concerns of hoist failure proved to the galvanizer a new solution was required.
Overhead cranes are the workhorse of any manufacturing or distribution facility. They are there to do the heavy lifting and keep the production floors safe and uncluttered. Often taken for granted, they aren’t appreciated till they start having issues. Heavy lifting and repetition create wear and tear on joints and other mechanical parts. Throw in multiple shifts, grime, and caustic operating conditions and they begin to show their age.
A 20 ton capacity overhead crane and hoist from R&M Materials Handling Inc., sold by Harriman Material Handling (HMH), has been built and installed by CraneWerks 400 ft beneath the surface at the U.S. Gypsum Company Shoals Mine in Indiana.
If you require an overhead traveling crane, or need us to come inspect it to ensure it is still doing a satisfactory job, we can provide affordable services.
CraneWerks is here to remove all the guesswork in overhead cranes for sale and help you find the perfect crane for your facility.
Carefully considering costs, scope, scale, and reputation in the right below the hook lifting device is often undervalued.