Without an overhead crane you can't move heavy loads efficiently.
Eliminate downtime in your manufacture process.
Your business is capable of more.
Reduce labor and watch production soar. A single person can operate an overhead crane. Bridge cranes lower your labor cost and often opens up cramped workspaces.
Eliminate the need for moving product by hand or forklift. Overhead cranes improve the manufacturing process and increase consistency and efficiency. You can custom order a crane to fit your work area. Choose your crane type, height, and capacity.
There are some things your shop forklift cannot do. Lifting 50 tons is one of those things. A crane is more than an efficient way to move something from point A to point B. Often it is the only affordable way to lift something. Cranes typically lift material from 500 lbs to 10 tons. PWI has built overhead bridge cranes that lift 50 tons.
Overhead Bridge Cranes are typical for heavy-duty material handling needs. Our team will help you decide between single girder, double girder, top running, and under running options.
Depending on your workspace a double girder bridge may be necessary to get the required hook height. Bridge span, crane capacity, and hook height are the three primary factors when deciding between single girder and double girder overhead bridge cranes.
Workstation Cranes are lightweight and can be installed in any workspace. Usually handles fast, light-weight materials. Our new top running design improves hook height and is even easier to push and pull.
These are often freestanding cranes but depending on the building structure can be ceiling-mounted.
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Our in-house engineers work closely with the production and installation teams. We can provide customers with a ready to operate solution but you can choose to handle installation.
Good job! You've dialed up production and efficiency in your workspace. If you need assistance or have questions, our overhead crane technicians are ready.
Here are some common questions asked by customers. If your question hasn't been answered, send us a message.
Our headquarters is in Nappanee, Indiana and our crews install overhead cranes across North America.
Yes, performing routine inspections and maintenance on your crane system is very important in minimizing downtime and excessive repair costs.
The function of an overhead crane is to lift and move extremely heavy loads in an area. Overhead cranes often replace other means of lifting loads such as forklifts.
We will work with you to build a crane that fits your budget. While a crane is an initial investment upfront, you'll get a massive return. Bridge cranes are efficient and can be operated by one person.
There are several overhead crane types available that are designed to accommodate a variety of spaces and functions. PWI has the capability of designing a crane system custom to your needs and space.
Load capacity and span are the two primary factors considered when choosing between a single girder and double girder crane design. Our crane experts will walk you through the process of designing, building, and installing your overhead crane system that is perfect for your requirements and space.
Don't confuse double girder for dual bridge (sometimes called two bridge) overhead cranes. A dual bridge has two independently controlled bridges that move up and down the runway beam.
Usually the building structure and workspace are the primary factors between choosing top running or under running (sometimes called under-hung) bridge crane. The difference is how the bridge beams attach to runway beams. Our team will work with you to design and build an overhead crane system that fits your workspace.
Cranes should be inspected daily, monthly, and annually. Each interval has a different level of inspection criteria to ensure the proper maintenance and function of the crane is being maintained.