Overhead crane systems are unbelievable work horses in every industrial environment imaginable. When large and immensely heavy objects need moving, there are few lifting solutions that work better. Their application is appreciated in steel mills, on barges, and ports all over the world. Built large and powerful, they can move huge volumes of product. The world as we know it would be an entirely different place were it not for their existence.
How Overhead Crane Systems Are Constructed
Overhead cranes rely on a powerfully built rail or a beam permanently fixed in place. The crane can be built directly into a structure, or operate from a platform that holds the crane directly in place. Some operations opt for mobile overhead cranes that can be pulled. This allows for increased flexibility of operations. The crane’s operating mechanism is mounted on a trolley that runs along a steel rail. Most overhead cranes simply move back and forth.
Efficiency
While an overhead crane requires an investment, its efficiency factor often returns a favorably, quick ROI. Companies may realize a profit many times over. There is simply no comparison for the speed at which large loads can be moved.
Adaptability
Overhead cranes allow access to areas blocked on the floor or platform. As a result, operations are able to arrange production and plant floor space around the crane. Productivity naturally increases.
Increased Floor Space
With increased floor space, companies support their own ability to profit and grow as a result. Extra space can be utilized to facilitate new operations or store products closer to the crane. In any event, time is saved—and time is money.
Increased Safety
Crane operators can work with extremely heavy loads by placing themselves in an optimal work location. The overhead crane is extremely strong and durable as well. They can handle loads that other cranes would never attempt.
The overhead crane also offers lower operational costs as compared to other heavy lifting solutions. Lower operating costs lead directly to higher profits. Along with increased production, this is also a goal of companies that operate these crane systems.
