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Features
Enclosed track workstation bridge crane systems are pre-engineered modular and infinitely expandable, reduce vertical space and support requirements, and are ergonomically designed with a 100 to 1 productivity ratio and utilize a self cleaning V-profile design which maintains alignment of end trucks and trolleys. Bridge cranes have large diameter polyamide wheels, which are extremely free rolling (steel wheels optional), with steel guide rollers to prevent end trucks from racking or binding.
Easy, ergonomic movement
An operator pushing a 1000 lb. load will experience a force of approximately 10 lb. to begin moving the load and 8 lb. to continue moving the load (100 to 1 ratio). Manual cranes also operate more quickly than motorized cranes, making a workstation bridge crane ideal for fast paced work environments.
Customization
We specialize in customized crane design to meet any specific requirements. With a capable engineering department, we can customize any standard product or bridge crane or design a system from the ground up. From 2-D layouts to complete solid models, we can create a custom enclosed track workstation bridge crane system design in a timely manner. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is utilized to assure that all custom designs meet the highest standards of safety. We pride ourself on developing creative solutions to customer’s material handling needs.
In addition to the usual customizations for special heights, spans, and lengths on a bridge crane, we can specially design power drives for many models of our enclosed track workstation bridge crane systems. Special mounting needs can also be met with custom design.
Workstation bridge crane systems can be equipped with lighter weight ALU-TRACK® bridges. The possibilities are unlimited-we can design to meet your needs!
Design Factor
Nameplate bridge capacity represents the rated load on the hoist hook. The load rating of a hoist shall not exceed the bridge rating. Our design includes an allowance of 15% of nameplate capacity for dead weight of the trolley and hoist. An additional allowance of 25% of nameplate capacity is also included for impact.
Service Factor
Workstation bridge cranes are designed for“heavy service (with standard air hoists or electric hoists) as defined by the Monorail Manufacturer’s Association (MMA) as defined:
- System or equipment is used where operational time is up to 100% of the work period and lifted load is at 50% or below rated capacity.
- System or equipment is used where operational time is less than 50% of work period and lifted load is greater than 50% of rated capacity.
- Applications involving vacuums, magnets, or other high impact lifters are considered severe usage (continuous service) and require special design considerations. Please contact factory for special design pricing.
- Consult factory for usage other than moderate and all instances of high cycle rates or high impact applications such as high-speed air or electric hoists, vacuum lifters, or magnets. Factory MUST approve ALL such applications.
Protective Packaging
Our workstation bridge cranes are 100% packaged for the best possible paint finish protection during shipment. All runways and bridges are separated and covered with a layer of microfoam. Heavy-duty corner boards are applied and then each bundle is passed through a stretch-wrapping machine. The bundles are then steel banded with wooden skids nailed through the bands for easy forklift handling.
All our enclosed track workstation bridge crane components are packed securely in heavy-duty cardboard cartons and skidded as needed.
Enclosed Track Free Standing (Stand Alone) Workstation Bridge Cranes
Enclosed Track Ceiling Mounted Work Station Bridge Cranes
Workstation Bridge Crane System Options
Telescoping bridges and cantilevered bridges are standard optional features for workstations. Telescoping bridges provide extended reach to areas beyond a column, under mezzanines or shelving, into a neighboring workstation, or into a specific area/opening that requires coverage.
One or both ends of a bridge crane can be cantilevered in order to cover a wider area when runways are limited.
Features
Anti kick up rollers on both the telescoping bridge and cantilevered bridge prevent binding ensuring smooth movement. Telescope distance can range up to nearly half of the main bridge span. We upsize the main bridge on telescoping systems to maintain design and safety factors. Cantilevered bridges can utilize an extension of the plain track.
Customization
If cantilevered bridges require extra distance, a fully trussed bridge design can satisfy the requirements. For specific applications, consult us for an engineered solution.
- Free standing or portable jib cranes
- Wall bracket tie rod supported jib cranes
- Wall cantilever jib cranes
- Mast style jib cranes (top and bottom supported)
- Articulating jib cranes are also manufactured for positioning loads in those hard to reach places where most
- standard jib cranes cannot reach. An articulating jib crane can move loads around corners and columns, reach into machinery, and service an area from the closest pivot point to the end of the boom allowing 360º of operation.
Another jib crane manufactured is the workstation jib crane. From self-supporting to wall mounted, workstation jib cranes provides economic, supplemental lifting coverage with 200º or 360º of rotation.
Features
Standard catalogued jib cranes range in capacity up to 5 tons and spans to 20 feet. Jib cranes feature our unique trussed boom design, which offers longer spans for custom jib crane designs. Free standing and mast type jib cranes offer 360º rotation. Wall mounted offers 200º of rotation.
Customization
We specialize in oversized free standing jib cranes and heavy duty motorized wall traveling jib cranes for steel mill service. A custom designed jib crane is available in capacities up to 20 ton and spans up to 60 feet depending on capacity. A motorized jib crane can be custom designed to meet your application.
Design Factor
The standard capacity rating of a jib crane represents the net rated load of the hook at the hook of a hoist of the same rated capacity as the crane. The design factor for the stresses in the crane is based on the capacity plus 25% of the rated load for impact and 15% of the rated load for the weight of the hoist and trolley. This was utilized along with the average yield stress of the material to determine the type of the design. This design provides a margin to allow for variations in material properties, operating conditions, and design assumptions. Note: No crane should ever, under any condition, be loaded beyond its rated capacity.
Service Factor
The maximum weight of the application should match, NOT exceed, and design weight. The capacity rating is based on a design load. The jib crane design criteria allows the least amount of deflection so as not to hamper the performance of the jib crane. This equipment is not, in any way, designed for lifting, supporting, or transporting humans. Failure to follow the specified load and mounting limitations can result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Protective Packaging
Our jib cranes are packaged for the best possible paint finish protection during shipment. All our jib crane components are packed securely in heavy-duty cardboard cartons and skidded as needed.
Rest assured that your jib crane is shipped with best-in-the-industry packaging.