Gantry cranes are the perfect alternative to expensive overhead cranes for light duty material handling purposes.

Gantry crane's are one of the most flexible and important parts of any material handling operation. Gantry cranes offer the ability to lift extremely heavy items, and move them easily from one area to another.

There are a whole range of gantry cranes depending on your particular application or needs. Light weight gantry cranes are useful for lifting items onto a pick up truck, work benches, or lift tables. The basic design of any Easy Rack gantry crane is the same. Two support legs are connected by a support beam. The lifting gear is positioned on the gantry between the legs, and loads can be lifted off the ground and moved. Easy Rack Gantry cranes have stabilizing mechanisms provided that prevent the crane from becoming unstable or collapsing when moved around the facility.

Depending on the exact design of the gantry crane you are using, lateral movement on the beam may be possible. Smaller units tend to be restricted to a single position, and to get the item being carried into its final position, the whole crane must be moved. On the other hand, aluminum gantry cranes that are built on a much larger scale tend to have a motorized winches that allows the load to be automatically lifted by the touch of a hand control.

Care must always be taken when moving items using a jib or gantry crane. The motion must always be slow and steady in order to prevent the mass from swinging around. Maintaining the balance of the portable crane when it is being moved is crucial, and the weight being carried should be as low as possible to ensure that the center of gravity of the gantry crane remains quite close to the ground. These two techniques of slow movement and a low level for the weight combine to create a much more stable lifting system that will ensure fewer accidents, and less waste through any damage that is caused.

Call Easy Rack at 713-553-1122 and let us help you make the best investment material handling investment within your budget. We are located in Houston, Texas and welcome the opportunity to assist with product selection or to provide a customized quote.

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