Applications
Operations served by gantry cranes
The suitability of the equipment is confirmed after assessing the site and the operating conditions.
- Industrial yards
- Outdoor areas
- Industrial buildings
- Maintenance areas
- Loading and unloading operations
- Moving machinery
- Storage areas
- Industrial sites
Settings
Design decisions
- Single or double girder
- Manual or motorised travel
- Rail-mounted travel
- Indoor or outdoor operation
- Electric hoist
- Pendant control
- Radio remote control
- Variable frequency drives
- Signalling systems
Site assessment
Items checked before design
- Floor conditions
- Need for foundations
- Obstructions
- Circulation space
- Electrical supply
- Exposure to the weather
- Wind
- Travel distance
- Available height
- Assembly logistics
Cost analysis
Cost comparison between alternatives
A gantry crane may reduce the need for elevated structures in certain operations. However, cost depends on capacity, dimensions, foundations, travel distance, automation, assembly and site conditions.