Gantry cranes are used to lift and transport items around a working area in a factory or machine shop. Some workstation gantry cranes are equipped with an enclosed track, while others use an I-beam, or other extruded shapes, for the running surface (the running surface is the area the wheels of the trolley ride on, usually the wheels are a low friction material for easy movement of the hoist and trolley, IE. nylon).
Most gantry cranes are intended to be stationary when under load, and movable when unloaded, usually via wheels. If you need flexibility in terms of where your lifts happen, a portable gantry crane may be your best option. Versatility is the biggest feature of any gantry crane as they can move or be more easily disassembled and reassembled at another location.
What size of crane are you looking for? 1 ton gantry crane? 2 ton? 3 ton? The lifting capacity is the primary consideration of any crane and dictates other considerations. Gantry cranes can be outfitted with either a wire rope hoist or a lower capacity chain hoist (higher durability) dependant on your specific needs. The hoist can be electric, or manual, dependent on your lifting needs.
The greatest benefit a mobile gantry crane offers is mobility; however, if this isn’t a feature you require fixed position overhead cranes are usually your better option. Workstation cranes offer larger loads, less moving parts, and are structurally more sound.
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