What Is a Single Girder Bridge Crane?

A Single Girder Bridge Crane is a type of overhead crane. It feature end trucks that operate on fixed rails attached to the top flange of runway.

The hoists are underhung and ride on the lower flange of the bridge beam. Single girder cranes provide a cost effective alternative to double girders by using single cross girders rather than two girders.

These overhead cranes are motorized and typically feature radio controls.