Bridge cranes from Easy Rack combine the power of a portable gantry system with the greater stability and safety offered by a fixed unit.

Industrial or commercial bridge cranes consist of large fixed support frames that extend over the entire work area providing unlimited flexibility. This heady duty framework has two support beams that act as the rails along which the main lifting beam can move. You typically see these type of overhead bridge cranes in large facilities that have the need to rotate stock or move materials frequently. Smaller facilities may want to consider steel gantry cranes or aluminum gantry cranes as an alternative.

The capacity of the bridge crane will depend to a certain extent on the exact specifications that you set out when designing and building the frame. However, most bridge cranes are capable of lifting up to 2,000 pounds. Easy Rack has overhead crane models of up to 30 feet with a maximum width of 20 feet, although smaller applications from 20 feet by 10 feet are also available.

One of the most important aspects of the design of a bridge crane is that it requires no power in order to operate. The whole movement can be controlled manually from the ground simply by manipulating the object hanging from the beam in order to move it to the correct position, whereupon it can be lowered into place.

Easy Rack Bridge Cranes are entirely modular in their design and construction, so that if your requirements change, or you move to a new location, it is possible to dismantle your existing unit, and with the addition of a few new parts, rebuild it either larger or smaller in a new location very simply.

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Easy Rack sells heavy duty steel and aluminum overhead cranes, jib cranes and gantry cranes.

Overhead cranes or steel gantry cranes are a valuable tool in any industrial or commercial environment. Steel gantry cranes are extremely heavy duty and come in a number of different configurations to provide greater lifting power and flexibility. Easy Rack steel gantry cranes and overhead bridge cranes have wider main support beams which allow for more lifting capacity and flexibility.

The benefit of an aluminum gantry crane over steel gantry cranes is the actual weight of the crane is much lower, and the metal is not subject to corrosion. The stiffness and structural integrity of these units allows them to be made lighter than steel versions, although in order to ensure maximum strength, the aluminum gantry cranes will normally be over designed, and have a greater capacity to lift than many other overhead cranes.

Unlike gantries, which are intended for lateral movement, and can be moved around the workplace, overhead cranes with a fixed post and cantilevered jib are intended to be used in a single location. Easy Rack has a tremendous variety of different jib crane designs available from light duty small models that are intended for use on a single workbench and are restricted to relatively low weights through to larger and more powerful models that are intended for heavy work unloading and loading vehicles, and serving a large area of the workshop from a single point.

Specialized models like the mini overhead cantilever jib are designed to fit precisely around a standard size work bench, and allow the operator to swing heavy items up from the ground into a position where they can be worked on easily. The jib itself usually features a movable pulley system to allow for the materials to be moved in any direction, while the cantilever ensures stability for the whole overhead crane, and depending on the exact model you choose, a lifting capacity of up to 2,000lb is possible.

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Easy Rack has a plethora of commercial grade gantry cranes and industrial jib cranes to choose from!

What should I look for when researching steel gantry cranes?
You should investigate a number of different options available before you purchase your steel gantry crane including a variety of actual lifting gear and hoists including motorized and powered versions. We have a plethora of gantry cranes and jib cranes to choose from!

Did you know that you can steel gantry crane can be motorized?
Some Easy Rack powered steel gantry cranes have a traction drive module that attaches to the wheels and allows for easy maneuvering around the warehouse. Other steel gantry crane accessories such as ratchet action lifting gear for height adjustable models, along with specialist motorized trolleys that the actual lifting gear are attached to are worth considering, and these can make a big difference to how easy it is to use the crane when you need it.

What are the lifting requirements of gantry cranes?
The lifting capacity of the gantry crane you choose depends on a number of considerations. The most important thing is to identify the type, size and weight of the items you will be lifting with your gantry crane. Having a high cost adjustable steel gantry crane with a capacity of up to 8,000lb will be a waste of resources if you are only using it for relatively light duty lifting activities, under which circumstances, one of the lighter 400lb models would probably be more appropriate. Have you seen the gantry lift trucks for even smaller loads?

If your industrial facility, factory or warehouse has a need for heavy duty material handing cranes for moving very heavy materials around from one place to another, and you want to be able to invest in equipment that you can rely on. Regardless of your material handling needs, Easy Rack can assist you with specifications, quotes or specific product information. Contact us online, ask our expert or just give us a call at 713-553-1122.

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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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Portable Jib Cranes lift and manipulate heavy items anywhere in the workplace

Being able to safely move items in the workplace or outdoors can make life much easier for your employees, and by investing in the widest range of time and labor saving devices such as portable jib cranes from Easy Rack, you will be able to improve productivity by ensuring that employees are able to get the job done more efficiently, making you money in the long run.

Portable jib cranes and other material handling tools allow a single worker to move a relatively large amount of material within a limited area quite quickly without having to tie up expensive resources such as a fork lift truck for lengthy periods of time. This frees up resources for other tasks!

Easy Rack offers a variety of these material handling cranes and wall jib mount cranes, but their design and function is the same. I short, a large metal box filled with concrete is attached to a post up to 10 feet tall that has a jib and lifting equipment attached to it. The jib is able to rotate freely and lift weights of up to 1,000 lb without tipping over thanks to the weight of the base.

So, if your are lifting heavy loads or moving things on a regular basis, why not consider the many benefits of a jib or gantry crane at your commercial or industrial facility. The material handling experts at Easy Rack are standing by to assist you. Give us a call at 713-553-1122 or contact us online.

Aluminum Gantry Cranes Roll Into Action When & Where You Need Them!

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Are you constantly lifting, moving or hauling heavy items? Why not consider using an commercial grade aluminum gantry crane from Easy Rack. Aluminum gantry cranes are convenient and lightweight lifting tools that allow you to hoist an unwieldy item off the ground and then roll it to another location, or simply suspend it above the ground for service or repairs. Mechanics use hoists for lifting engines or for loading a heavy item into the back of a truck.

Gantry cranes are useful shop tools that have many different uses, and are sturdy enough to support up to 4,000 pounds in weight depending on their configuration and exact specification. Gantry cranes are also maneuverable and can easily be moved by a single person. While heavy duty enough to carry large weights, our aluminum cranes are also designed to have a very low footprint, allowing for easy storage within a regular workshop without taking it apart.

All of Easy Rack's aluminum gantry cranes come with four heavy duty locking and independent steel casters. That means they are easy to maneuver around the shop and can easily be handled by one individual. Lighter capacity aluminum gantry cranes come fitted with pneumatic tires, allowing for easy out door use. They move smoothly over flat terrain, and are completed with heavy duty brakes to keep the gantry steady when in use.

If you are in the material handling business, run a machine shop or deal in oil field components, consider contacting Easy Rack for all your needs. Specialists are standing by at 713-553-1122 to assist you. Thank you!