5 Ton Bridge Crane for Australian Automotive Company

Customer Background

This customer is from the automotive industry in Australia, they mainly provide automotive manufacturing and repair services as well as automotive spare parts replacement. They would like to purchase cranes to improve their work efficiency.

Purpose of the Purchase

The company sought a reliable overhead crane solution to streamline its material handling processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve workplace safety. The goal was to integrate a lifting system capable of handling loads of up to 5 tons with precision, ensuring compatibility with their existing production environment.

Challenges Faced During the Project

Several challenges arose during the project:

1. Customization Needs: The client required a bridge crane tailored to their specific workspace dimensions and operational workflow. Their facility had limited headroom, which necessitated careful planning to optimize the lifting height.
2. Compliance Requirements: The crane system needed to comply with Australian safety and manufacturing standards, requiring close collaboration to ensure adherence.
3. Installation Constraints: The production schedule of the facility left minimal downtime for the crane’s installation, demanding efficient project management.

Problem-Solving Approach

 

To address these challenges, the Yuantai team took the following steps:

1. Requirement Analysis: Engineers conducted a thorough on-site assessment to understand the facility layout, operational demands, and safety requirements.
2. Design Optimization: A single-girder overhead crane with a compact design was selected. The low-profile hoist and optimized components ensured minimal space usage while maintaining performance.
3. Compliance Assurance: All crane components and installation processes were designed to meet Australian safety standards, including AS 1418 for cranes.
4. Efficient Installation: The team scheduled the installation during planned production downtime and completed it within the agreed timeframe.

The Solution

The finalized solution was a 5 ton overead crane equipped with advanced features:

• Specifications:

  • Lifting Capacity: 5 tons
  • Span: Customized to fit the facility
  • Hoist Type: Low-profile, high-precision European-style hoist
  • Control: Dual-mode operation via remote control and pendant switch

• Advantages:

  • Compact design to fit restricted spaces.
  • Enhanced safety through modern electrical systems, including overload protection and emergency stop features.
  • High lifting precision enabled by frequency-controlled drives.

After the design process was complete, our crane engineer(including a certified welder) fabricated and installed the entire crane system. Functional and load testing were performed to further confirm conformance of the system to all performance requirements. Not only was the system built to the customer provided specifications and within the appointed budget, it was installed in just nine weeks--three weeks ahead of scheduled. Our customer was pleased with every aspect of our work, including our design, manufacturing, and installation, and has returned to us for additional projects.

Benefits to the Customer

1. Operational Efficiency: Material handling tasks were streamlined, reducing cycle times and labor requirements.
2. Improved Safety: The crane's advanced safety features minimized risks during operation.
3. Scalability: The modular design allows for easy future upgrades as the facility's needs grow.

Customer Feedback

The client sent feedback a few weeks later that they had never worked with Yuantai before and so started out just wanting a quote, but our team had been so patient in communicating with them and responding to any questions they had that they felt they could trust us, and they were not disappointed.