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TYPES OF CRANES

Overhead Crane Types

Overhead cranes can be manufactured in four common configurations and this page will outline key features of each equipment type that your company may require. 
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Top Running Crane

The bridge of a top running crane is designed to travel on rails that are mounted onto the runway beams. The beams can be supported by either precisely engineered free-standing columns or by the existing columns of the building. 
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Under Running Crane

The bridge of an underhung crane is engineered to travel on the bottom flange of a runway beam. The roof structure of a building typically supports the runway beam in this type of configuration.
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Single Girder Bridge Crane

This type of overhead crane configuration is made up of a single bridge girder, two end trucks, and a trolley hoist which runs along the bottom flange of the bridge girder between the end trucks. 
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Double Girder Bridge Crane

A double girder overhead crane configuration is made up of two bridge girders, two end trucks, and a trolley hoist assembly. The trolley hoist travels on top of rails that are mounted to the top of the bridge girders. 
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Another type of hoist and crane configuration that is similar to the ones listed above is referred to as a Gantry Crane. A gantry crane can be designed with either a single or double girder bridge; however the main difference is that the gantry girders are attached to legs on both sides of the span. The end trucks are at the bottom of the legs allowing the crane to travel directly on the ground or on a rail system that can either be laid on top of the floor or embedded in the floor. This gantry design eliminates the need for a column or overhead runway system.
 
There are many applications in which only a trolley hoist assembly is needed; such as a monorail system. Monorails are generally used in service areas or in applications where the load must follow a pre-determined path. The trolley hoist would mount to the bottom flange of the monorail beam just like it would mount to the single girder crane.
 
Other companies may only require a replacement or upgraded trolley hoist if they currently have an overhead bridge crane. Total Crane Systems can supply either a new overhead hoist system or a chain hoist depending on the application and capacity required. Visit our 2 ton overhead crane page to learn more about our low capacity crane option. 
 
A jib crane is another great solution that could fit your company’s specific needs. The jib design is made up of a boom (cantilever) and is mounted to a column. With this design, the trolley hoist assembly can move back and forth across the boom and it can be engineered to rotate in a full 360 degree circle.

​For a ​free quote or more information on different types of overhead cranes; 
​give us a call today at 1-800-699-9405 or complete the above form.

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Lancaster, NY 14086, USA
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    • Custom Material Handling Equipment
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    • Crane Wireless Remote Control
    • Crane Runway
    • Monorail Crane
    • Below the Hook Lifting Devices
    • Electric Chain Hoist
  • SERVICE
    • Crane Parts
    • Ask An Engineer
    • Upgrades & Modifications
  • GUIDE TO OVERHEAD CRANES
    • Bridge Crane Components
    • Basic Crane Terminology
    • Types Of Overhead Cranes >
      • 2 Ton Overhead Crane >
        • 2 Ton Top Running Single Girder Overhead Crane Data
        • 2 Ton Top Running Double Girder Overhead Crane Data
        • 2 Ton Under Running Single Girder Overhead Crane Data
      • 5 Ton Overhead Crane >
        • 5 Ton Top Running Single Girder Overhead Crane Data
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      • 10 Ton Overhead Crane >
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