Top Running or Underslung Overhead Crane for Business

Top running crane and underslung crane introducation

Top running overhead cranes and underslung overhead cranes are  all common lifting equippment in our daily life. And they are also popular with clients from all over the world for their good quality, compact structure and affordable price. If you are looking for a crane for your workplace, you can't miss them. Know more to choose a suitable electric crane now!

Top-running crane definition and structure:

The top-running crane is a kind of overhead crane also called overhead bridge crane, which has a fixed rail or track system installed on the top of each runway beam. The runway beams can allow the end trucks to carry the bridge and hoist along the top of the runway system.

Underslung overhead crane definition and structure:

underslung crane, also known as under running overhead crane or underslung overhead crane, which is traveling suspended under the I-beam, usually designed into single girder crane system. Yuantai underslung overhead crane lifting capacity is about 1-10 ton.

Features-top running crane&under running crane system

Differences -top running and underlung overhead crane

Structure difference:

a top running crane, the beam bridge runs on rails along the top of the runway beams; an under-hung crane, also called under running crane, or the beam bridges are supported by the bottom of the runway beams and the crane wheels run along the bottom of the lower beam flange.、

Application contrast:

the top running crane has a stronger lifting capacity than the under running crane. The top running overhead crane has no limiting capacity, which means it can be used to handle lifts with small capacities to very large capacities.underslung overhead crane supported by ceiling or roof structures, also called suspension cranes. It is more suitable for lighter service and lower capacity applications.

Factors to be considered when choosing suitable crane

As we can see, the underslung overhead cranes have greater flexibility, functionality, and ergonomic solutions, whereas the top running overhead cranes have higher capacity lifts, higher lift heights, and more lifting space. So top running crane or underslung crane, which one is more suitable for you business application? Following factors should be considered when you need to choose right crane.

1. Is the existing support structure capable of supporting the weight of crane and loads?
2. Is the your building structure strong enough to support the weight of underslung crane system ?
3. Does your factory need any additional support structure ? like rail...
4. Are there existing runways which can accommodate the crane?
5. What is the capacity of the loads required to be lifted?
6. What is the condition of the available overhead room ? High, unobstructed ceilings, or limited headroom?
7. What is the lifting height required?
8. How much of the bridge will the hoist trolley need?
9. Does your loads need to be handled near the edges or walls of the building?
10. How is the condition of floor space?

Contact us to get your overhead crane price now

Top crane overhead crane or underslung overhead crane for your workplace?
You don't know how to choose the right crane?
You care about the overhead crane price? Don't worry about these
Yuantai crane company provides the whole crane service at a very reasonable price, free bridge crane design for your business. Contact us to customize your high-quality crane now, thinking following questions can help you send inquiry:

1. Load capacity:            ton?
2. Span of the crane:            m?
3. Max. lifting height of the crane:             m?
4. Traveling length: m? Do you need us to provide the rail for you?
5. How many hours will the crane work per day? How many times per hour?
6. Electric Power supply: 3 phase 380V 50Hz or             ?