An Introduction to Overhead Bridge Cranes
Beaton Industrial offers a complete product line of floor and cab controlled standardized industrial overhead cranes. Capacities range from 1/2 ton to over 100 tons. We will utilize standardized components to customize a crane for your specific material handling solution.
- Overhead Cranes - single and double girder, top and under running, plus gantry cranes, for capacities to 300 tons. Turnkey installations and runways.
- Freestanding Cranes – complete freestanding bridge cranes, capacities to ten tons. Ideal for buildings not specifically designed for overhead cranes.
- Gantry Cranes – There is a complete range of gantry cranes including single girder, double girder, double leg, single leg, and cantilever styles for indoor or outdoor service. Capacities, spans and heights are virtually unlimited.
- Work Station – Work Station Bridge Cranes can handle the toughest overhead lifting tasks. These cranes, which can be installed on any normal 6-inch reinforced concrete floor, feature a pre-engineered, modular design that can easily expand as your work centers expand.
- Crane & Hoist Control Options – Beaton Industrial, Inc. also offers a wide range of controls for all makes of cranes and hoists.
Things to Consider When Purchasing a Bridge Crane
- What bridge capacity is required?
- How often is the crane to be used?
- What span is required?
- How long is the runway travel?
- How high must the hoist lift?
- Is the bridge going to be supported by the building, self-supported, or both?
- Is the bridge going to be indoors or outdoors?
- How is the crane powered? All motorized, push-pull, hand geared, or combination?
- If motorized, how fast? Single or dual speeds? Variable frequency drives?
- What voltages are required?
- What type of control? Pendant from hoist, separate track or remote control?
- Any special features? Cabs, walkways, horns, lights?
Installation / Load Testing
Our complete crane testing and installation services are designed to get you up and running quickly! From erection to certified load testing, our service technicians are trained to ensure quality results in the shortest time.
- Erection – Overhead Cranes, Portal Cranes, Jib Cranes, Monorail systems and Modernizations
- Rail Installation/Replacement -
- Compliance Load Testing
- Disassembly and Disposal
Inspection
- Beaton Industrial has a team of trained and certified service technicians to conduct both crane and hoist inspections.
Application Solutions
| Automotive Industry -Press rooms -Foundries Steel Mill Service Steel Service Centers Refuse Handling Container Handling |
Power PlantsCement Mills
Petroleum Refinery Forest Products Industry Automated Cranes |
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