Gantry Cranes

 

A Gantry Crane is supported by uprights that run along a rail at ground level. This type of crane is ideal for situations in which you have no elevated runway or top rail to run your crane along, or the building support structure cannot handle the weight of an overhead crane.  Therefore gantry cranes are used in a lot of outdoor applications.  The rail that the crane runs on is embedded into the concrete so that it is a flush surface allowing other equipment to cross the rail with ease.  When choosing the proper gantry crane for your application there are a few things to consider, example:

  • Gantry Crane Types – Double Leg Gantry or Semi (single leg gantry), will it run on rails or a track?
  • What temperature will your crane be operating in? –  Will there be extreme temperature changes?  If so you may need motor heaters.  You may also need specialized paint or a cover for your hoist to protect it from the elements.
  • Outdoor conditions – Will it be windy, near salt water, with a lot of dust, or a lot of moisture?
  • Power supply

These are just a few of the questions that will need to be answered.  As a leading crane manufacturer, we can develop a custom crane solution that meets your needs–be it a semi-gantry or a double-leg crane.  Our years of industrial crane design expertise and manufacturing experience ensure that your crane will be of the highest quality and will be a sound investment for years to come.


Types of Gantry Cranes:

Double Leg Gantry

Double leg gantries (both legs run along a rail at ground level) are often used in loading docks and shipyards and rail yards.  The double-legged gantry crane can be customized with cabs, rotating hoists, dog houses (a cover that goes over your hoist to protect it from the elements), and much more.

Semi Gantry

Semi-gantries are gantries in which one leg runs along a rail at ground level and the other end of the bridge is supported by a truck that runs along an elevated runway. The Semi-gantry crane is ideal for warehouses and manufacturing buildings that need part of their bay for purposes other than a crane.


Industries That Use A Gantry Crane:

  • Steel
  • Power Plants
  • Manufacturing
  • Scrap Yards
  • Ship Builders
  • Ship Yards
  • Cement & Precast
  • Rail Yards
  • Fabrication Plants
  • Service Centers

Double Leg Gantry Crane in ship building facility

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For a full understanding of our offerings, please visit our Gantry Crane Photo Gallery to view some of our past projects

Ace World Companies can build a crane that will meet your needs.

Give us a call today to discuss your crane requirements at 800-431-4223 or sales@aceworldcompanies.com