Being limited with a permanent structure can be expensive and impractical.
You should be able to easily move your crane from one place to another.
A gantry crane is more affordable than an overhead bridge crane. If you are lifting capacities smaller than 5 Tons, then a gantry crane may be a better option for you.
A gantry crane moves on wheels. This allows you to move your gantry crane from one area to another.
A gantry crane is small and compact. You can easily move your crane to a storage area when you don't need to use it.
Fill out the quote form or contact our sales team. They will answer your questions and provide ideas on best practices.
Many businesses request delivery and installation over holiday shutdown. This results in less hassle for your workspace — it's almost like magic. Depending on the project however, you may want to handle installation in-house. We deliver and install around your schedule.
Your new workspace is ready. When PWI handles installation we provide a ready-to-use product. Your workspace is ready for production.
Here are some common questions asked by customers. If your question hasn't been answered, send us a message.
Generally speaking, gantry cranes need to be on concrete. In special situations, pavement could be an option.
All of the gantry crane motions can be motorized.
The main difference is that an overhead crane runs on a beam and can't be moved. Gantry cranes are operated on wheels and are more portable. Read our article that does a deep dive into the differences between a gantry crane and overhead crane.
Yes, performing routine inspections and maintenance on your crane system is very important in minimizing downtime and excessive repair costs.
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.
Yes, you can move a gantry crane while lifting a load. If operating a manual gantry crane, it make take several people to move it safely.
PWI offers Gantry Cranes with capacities up to 20 Tons.
Yes, you can buy a gantry crane online at Hoist Zone.
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