The essential guide to overhead cranes for Ontario operators
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Imagine a machine that can lift and move heavy materials from one location to another with extreme precision. Now imagine that it’s designed and engineered specifically to your business needs. The great news is you don’t have to imagine it! Overhead cranes can be designed and built in different configurations with a variety of components and there are several different types. Overhead cranes are typically used for:
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There are 5 main types of overhead cranes
Types of Overhead Cranes
Overhead cranes aren’t a one-size fits all solution. There are five main styles of overhead cranes.
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Bridge Cranes: These cranes feature two parallel runways connected by a travelling bridge girder. The bridge crane travels along the fixed runways that are supported by columns. These are usually seen in industrial environments, and they have the highest lifting capacity.
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Gantry Cranes: Gantry cranes operate on the same principles as bridge cranes but use legs instead of runways. They’re usually seen outside where it may be difficult to install runway-supporting columns.
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Monorail Cranes: You can find many mono-fail cranes in assembly-line environments. They usually move in a straight line, but they can be configured to meet specific job applications.
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Jib Cranes: Job cranes are stationary, so they’re usually used in bays or along the walls or sides of shops. They’re ideal for when you don’t have much headroom, or when the structural support required for a bridge crane doesn’t exist.
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Workstation Cranes: Many businesses choose workstation cranes for lighter work and repetitive tasks. They’re very versatile, and they can be custom designed in a variety of sizes and lifting capacities.
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What are the Benefits of Using an Overhead Crane?
Overhead cranes are the top choice when there is a requirement for heavy lifting, movement, and precision. They are safe, efficient, and precise.
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Efficiency: Overhead cranes are more efficient than using tow motors or lift trucks to move large amounts of heavy material. They can also get the job done faster. They help to streamline processes by automating lifting, maneuvering, loading, and unloading involving heavy loads.
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Safety: Overhead cranes can be configured to meet the unique needs of your workplace. When correctly designed and installed, overhead cranes can be used to lift dangerous chemicals, hot metals, and extremely heavy loads. Workstation or jib cranes can be used to use heavy objects in a controlled manner. They’re also ideal for repetitive or frequent lifting, mitigating the risk for injuries ranging from crush and struck-by injuries to musculoskeletal disorders.
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Precision: Overhead crane systems are designed to lift and move material in a consistent manner.
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All workers who operate overhead cranes need training. Learn more about Safe Operation of an Overhead Cranes Training
Trust MidSouthWest Training and Consulting
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MidSouthWest Training and Consulting provides in-house and on-site overhead crane safety courses and practical evaluations. Want your own in-house Overhead Crane trainer? We offer Overhead Crane Train-the-Trainer too! We also have an online overhead crane safety theory course. You can trust MidSouthWest Training and Consulting to provide you with cost-effective training solutions tailored to meet your organization’s unique health and safety needs.
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Last updated August 11, 2023
