Adjustable Height Gantry Cranes Can Save You Time & Money

An adjustable gantry crane is a smaller, portable version of the huge cranes you see in shipyards and massive warehouses.  Whereas these large cranes can sometimes be the size of buildings, smaller, portable versions can be so lightweight that they can be moved and adjusted by hand.

The basic design consists of two vertical supports and a top horizontal beam known as an I-beam.  The I-beam can be adjusted on larger portable units with the help of a come along or a fork truck.  On the smaller units, it can be adjusted by hand.

In the middle of the I-beam is a hoist that can move to either side of the beam.  When an object is lifted with the hoist, it can either be moved a few inches to the side along the length of the beam, or it can remain suspended from the beam while the entire crane is moved on casters.

The adjustable gantry crane is, in fact, one of the most stable crane designs thanks to the presence of the I-beam.  Objects that are suspended from a cable on an arm can and often do begin to swing in an arc when the crane starts moving.  Operators have to be very careful to prevent collisions with other objects, walls, machinery, and people.

However, the I-beam design on an adjustable height gantry crane keeps the object centered and stationary while the unit is in transit from one location to another.  By utilizing a center of gravity suspended between two supports, the crane keeps the cable stationary between the supports and prevents it from swinging in an arc. 

This makes adjustable gantry cranes ideal for repair operations where large pumps, motors, engine parts, pipes, and other equipment must be lifted and moved to a work area.  The design of the frame makes it easy to center the hoist over equipment that is mounted below the floor.  Once it is lifted above the floor, it can be moved to other areas simply by moving the crane.

In outdoor applications, adjustable gantry cranes are used to lift water pumps and pipes out of the ground and to carry them to repair facilities.  Smaller objects in warehouses can also be moved onto and off of pallets with the help of smaller adjustable height gantry cranes designed for two operator use. 

Aluminum adjustable gantry cranes are corrosion resistant.  They are ideal for use outdoors, and they can be assembled and adjusted by hand without the need of a forklift. 

Larger steel cranes can handle up to10,000 pounds and require a fork truck to adjust the I-beam in six inch increments. 

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