A Guide to Workstation Cranes - DQCRANES Material Handling Solutions

What Is a Workstation Crane?

• Workstation cranes are a cost-effective and ergonomic solution for making repetitive and precise movements. For this reason, they are getting more and more popular in lifting equipment needs.
• Work Station cranes consist of a moving bridge that runs across parallel runways. On the bridge, there is commonly attached a chain hoist or other lifting devices that travels across the bridge.
• Workstation cranes play a vital role in a wide range of industries, from aerospace to farming to manufacturing. They facilitate the lifting and moving of heavy loads within the workspace, making it easier and safer for workers to position materials and equipment where they need them to perform their tasks. As a result, they help eliminate worker injury, protect products, and boost productivity.

Types of Work Station Cranes for Sale

DQCRANES offer types of workstation cranes for sale, Workstation cranes are systems that can meet the demands of production lines and workstations. These systems may be freestanding or ceiling-mounted. Monorail cranes are also available.
 
Free Standing Bridge Cranes

• A free standing bridge crane is intended to be bolted to the floor and to support loads that will be moved vertically and horizontally. One worker can manipulate the load along a series of tracks, including curves and monorails, inside a closed system. This design works well in an area with limited headroom and/or a ceiling that is not strong enough to support a mounted bridge crane.

 
Ceiling Mounted Bridge Cranes

• A ceiling mounted bridge crane works well in a building with a concrete, steel, or aluminum frame covering. This system will sustain a maximum load of 2 tons. When you choose the overhead design, there are no work areas where workers trip over or bump into workstations. The loads move overhead, which also easily accommodates more pedestrian traffic and forklift operations.

 
Monorail Sytems

• An assembly line may involve the movement of a partly assembled product along many tracks within a closed system. Sometimes, it's necessary to move the parts assembly along a single linear path for many feet. A monorail track can be easily integrated with extra track, curves, interlocks, and switches.

 
A-frame Gantry Crane

• A-frame Gantry Crane or Portable gantry cranes are free-standing gantries mounted onto wheels or casters so they can quickly and easily be moved from one location to another. Workstation gantry cranes come in a variety of configurations to suit different lifting requirements and restrictions. Typical industrial applications for these systems include machining facilities, parts assembly lines, and truck servicing centers.

 
Workstation Jib Cranes

• A jib crane is a type of crane that is designed to be mounted to the wall or floor of the facility. It consists of a cantilevered bridge supported by a vertical beam on one end. While the beam is stationary, the bridge can rotate up to 180 degrees or 360 degrees, depending on the crane design. The chain hoist or rope hoist is mounted on a horizontal boom. Together, these components allow the payload to be moved up, down, and across the facility.

 
These systems are generally robust, reliable, unfailingly accurate, and efficient. They are also simple to install. However, issues can arise with these cranes if they aren’t maintained. Keeping up your crane can help you extend its life and minimize breakdowns. 

Workstation Crane Maintenance Guide

Connections and Chains

• An important workstation crane maintenance step is to check your crane’s hoist connections. This is vital because repeatedly using them will end up wearing them down.
• A weak connection can lead to failure. This failure can damage both your machine and the heavy load you were hauling with it. It may also lead to injury or death if people are around the crane when it fails.
• If you see serious wear, rust, or damage to your connections and chains, it’s best to hire a professional to assess your crane’s condition. They can then make the necessary repairs or replacements.

 
Alignment Situation

• Yet another critical step in workstation crane maintenance is to check your crane’s alignment.
• This is important because cranes may become misaligned. This hazard will cause them to lean over time. Unfortunately, this will place extra tension on your machine.
• By detecting misalignment issues early on and getting them repaired, you can prevent a disaster that could cost both money and lives.

 
Hook Situation

• Be sure to also inspect your crane’s hook during the inspection process.
• The hook is the part of the machine that you connect to your loads. For this reason, it is vulnerable to bends and cracks. This damage can make the hook weak.
• In light of this, you should never assume that your hook is fine. Inspect it regularly and get it replaced if necessary to keep it from breaking.
• A hook break can cause an extremely heavy load to crash. This is dangerous for nearby employees and may also cost you the expense of the load.

 
Additional Maintenance Tips

• When performing workstation crane maintenance, you should also check to ensure that the emergency and safety switches are working properly. Also, lubricate any moving parts of your machine.
• Detailed maintenance also involves inspecting structural components like your pins, shafts, and gears.
• During the maintenance process, be sure to maintain updated part replacement and inspection records as well. 

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DQCRANES offered workstation cranes and workstation lifting systems are some of the most effective and cost-efficient lifting and moving solutions on the market.
 
At DQCRANES, we offer high-quality workstation cranes as well as crane inspection/maintenance services. We also supply emergency service 24/7. Contact us to learn more about our services through a complimentary consultation today! Our experts are standing by to assist you.