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The Differences between Overhead Crane and Gantry Crane

2022-10-24 16:59:15

Brief Introduction of Overhead Crane and Gantry Crane

Overhead cranes and gantry cranes have similar functions and are both used to lift objects for transportation and hoisting. Some people will ask whether the bridge crane can be used outdoors? What is the difference between the bridge crane and the gantry crane? The following is a detailed analysis for your reference.

Can the bridge crane be used outdoors? No, because its structural design has no outrigger design, and its support mainly relies on the brackets on the factory wall and the steel rails laid on the load-bearing beams. The operation mode of the bridge crane can be no-load operation and ground operation. Idle operation is cab operation. Generally choose ground operation, use the remote control, the operation is simple and safe.

The Differences between Overhead Crane and Gantry Crane

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At present, there are many kinds of bridge cranes and gantry cranes on the market, among which customers choose bridge cranes or gantry cranes according to their own needs, mainly in terms of equipment structure, working method, price, etc.
  • Structure and working mode

    Overhead crane is composed of main beam, motor, winch, cart walking, trolley walking and so on. Some of them can use electric hoists, some use winches, the size depends on the actual tonnage. Overhead cranes are also available with double girder and single girder. Large tonnage cranes generally use double beams.
    The gantry crane is composed of main beam, outrigger, winch, cart walking, trolley walking, cable drum, etc. Unlike overhead cranes, gantry cranes have outriggers and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
  • Working mode

    The working mode of the bridge crane is limited to indoor operation, and the hook can use double electric hoist, which is suitable for lifting in processing plants, automobile factories, metallurgy and general industrial plants.
    Gantry cranes work in a variety of ways, usually small tonnage indoors, shipbuilding gantry cranes and container gantry cranes outdoor are large tonnage lifting equipment, and container gantry cranes are used for port lifting. This gantry crane adopts a double cantilever structure.
  • Performance advantages

    Metallurgical cranes are generally used for bridge cranes with a high working level. This kind of work has a high working level, good performance, and relatively low energy consumption, which is in line with environmental protection standards.
    The working level of gantry cranes is generally A3, which is for general gantry cranes. For large-tonnage cranes, the working level of customers with special requirements can be raised to A5 or A6, and the energy consumption is relatively high, which is in line with environmental protection standards.
  • Equipment price

    The crane is simple and reasonable, the operating cost is low, and the price is slightly lower than that of the gantry crane, but the two still need to be based on demand, and the form of the two is not the same, but the price difference between the two in the market is still relatively large, and the impact is more. , manufacturers choose, etc., so the price is not the same.


Why Custom a Crane Solution?

At Yuantai, we know that there is no "one size fits all" in the lifting field. Universal cranes are suitable for general factories, warehouses, etc. Besides, different applications have different needs for cranes. For example, steel industries often lift steel plates, so need electromagnetic cranes. Ports and docks often need to load ore, gravel, and other bulk goods, so need to grab bucket cranes. Chemical dangerous places often need to carry flammable and explosive materials, so need explosion proof cranes.

So, we provide customized cranes according to the special needs of our customers. Custom crane solutions offer many benefits in a variety of applications:

  • Improve efficiency: Cranes can use automatic controls, and special accessories to improve efficiency.
  • Break space constraints: In limited spaces, standard cranes may not fit due to their size. Custom cranes can be designed as compact or lightweight cranes.
  • Cost savings: Customized cranes can lead to long-term cost savings. Customized crane solutions ensure crane's performance is all necessary for your business.

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I'm happy to help you with a crane solution and pricing. Please provide me with the following crane specifications:

  1. What type of overhead cranes do you need? (i.e., overhead crane, gantry crane, etc.)
  2. What lifting capacity do you need for your overhead crane?
  3. What span of crane do you need? 
  4. What lifting height of overhead cranes do you need? 
  5. What material will the crane lift? (i.e., steel, concrete, etc.)
  6. Will the crane be used indoors or outdoors?
  7. Any special requirements for the crane? (i.e., explosion-proof, etc.)

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