Possibly the best thing about gantry cranes is that they span a huge range of uses. From the very small portable cranes to huge full gantry crane systems used in shipbuilding, here is a breakdown of the specific types of gantry cranes and why they are especially well suited to their purpose.
Portable Gantry Crane System
A portable gantry crane is considerably smaller and lighter-duty than the previous two gantry systems. It has no fixed location and runs on casters or rubber wheels allowing it to be easily moved around any facility to hoist and support various materials and load types. The portability makes this gantry system highly effective at being available when needed but hidden when not to save space and improve floor space flexibility.
Adjustable (Telescoping) Gantry Crane System
An adjustable gantry crane is designed to have variable dimensions to suit different working environments. This includes adjustable placement along the I beam (the span of the gantry), adjustable height, and adjustable base width. The system has the added benefit of being far more maneuverable around the work area.
Full Gantry Crane System
Arguably the most popular configuration of a gantry crane is a full gantry crane system. This is composed of two supporting legs—one at each side—which move along two rails on the floor, normally in a straight line. The floor rails are embedded in the top surface of the floor to create a flush surface that allows motorized equipment such as forklifts, carts, and trucks to roll over it without disturbance.
Post time: Sep-27-2022