Investing in Overhead Cranes for Workshops: A Guide to Selecting Overhead Crane – Right Functionality – Right Budget
In the manufacturing and construction industries, investing in an overhead crane is not just about choosing a lifting equipment – it’s a strategic decision that impacts productivity, safety, and operating costs for many years to come.
Choosing the wrong crane can lead to production disruptions, increased structural costs for the workshop, or even severe technical risks.
With over 18 years of experience executing hundreds of projects across industrial zones, seaports, warehouses, and chemical plants, VINALIFT’s technical team shares the core principles for selecting the right overhead crane type.
SEE MORE: WHAT IS AN OVERHEAD CRANE?
4 Application Scenarios – 4 Specific Solutions
1. Guide to Selecting Overhead Crane for Light Manufacturing Workshops – Narrow Spaces
→ Proposed Solution: Single Girder Overhead Crane
- Suitable for woodworking workshops, light component manufacturing, equipment, and material handling in low-load workshops.
- Low investment costs, compact structure, easy maintenance.
- Common load capacities: 1 to 10 tons.
2. Logistics Warehouses, Outdoor Loading/Unloading – Large Span Required, Outdoor Operation
→ Proposed Solution: Single or Double Girder Gantry Crane
- Independent of roof structure.
- Flexible span from 10–35m.
- Suitable for container depots, steel warehouses, timber packing yards, steel structures.
3. Heavy Industry Workshops – High Load Capacity, Continuous Operation
→ Proposed Solution: Double Girder Overhead Crane
- Integrated with inverters, PLC control systems.
- Designed according to FEM/DIN standards.
- Load capacities from 10 to 450 tons.
4. Rotary Areas – Non-linear Loading/Unloading
→ Proposed Solution: Jib Crane
- Ideal for packing stations, process cluster workshops.
- Flexible operating radius from 3m to 8m.
5 Technical Factors That Must Be Considered
Lifting Capacity:
Ensure safe operation without overload.Span:
Affects the length of the main girder and the workshop structure design.Lifting height:
Determined by the size of the product and equipment below.Lifting & Traveling Speed:
Based on operational requirements – can use single, dual, or variable speeds.Operating Environment:
Solutions for dust protection, corrosion resistance, heat tolerance, etc., depending on the industry.
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Overview Comparison Chart (Suggested Visual Design)
| Crane Type | Load Capacity | Span | Suitable Environment | Investment Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Girder | 1–10 tons | ≤20m | Small workshops | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Double Girder | 10–450 tons | 10–35m | Heavy industry | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Gantry Crane | 5–100 tons | 10–35m | Outdoor | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jib Crane | 0.5–5 tons | Radius 3–8m | Workshops, clusters | ⭐⭐ |
Case Study:
VINALIFT IMPLEMENTS TWO 45+45 TON AND 15 TON GANTRY CRANES FOR THE HANOI METRO PROJECT
Technical Challenges & Operational Requirements
The first phase of the Hanoi Metro project required a double girder crane system capable of lifting and moving super-heavy pre-cast concrete blocks, large in length and requiring perfect parallel movement. Special requirements included:
High load capacity: 45+45 tons, synchronized double hooks.
Span (23+4)m, lifting height meeting outdoor construction standards.
Lifting capacity: 500 tons/h.
Absolute safety in restricted spaces near urban residential areas.
Extremely tight project timeline.
VINALIFT’s Synchronized Technical Solution
- Special design for the synchronized dual hook drive system, using PLC and inverter control systems to ensure a balance force of ±1% during lifting.
- High-precision machining of mechanical systems, ensuring stable operation in dusty, humid, and heavy load environments.
- Short production and installation timeframe, with load testing at the factory before delivery.
Achieved Results
- Safe and synchronized operation with no hook misalignment during use.
- Met Hanoi Metro’s construction schedule, helping construction teams reduce assembly time by 15%.
- Rated as the most reliable crane solution in the construction phase of 2023.
Feedback from Project Coordination Team
“Not many local units can ensure synchronized mechanical, electrical, and control design like VINALIFT. Their ability to meet custom requirements and execute quickly helped us stay on schedule.”
See More Details: 45+45 Ton Gantry Crane for Hanoi Metro – VINALIFT
Why You Need Technical Consultation from the Start?
“Initial design errors can result in hundreds of millions in additional costs due to structural adjustments, or even pose technical accident risks if the wrong crane is selected.”
VINALIFT is not just a supplier – we are your technical partner from design to implementation and long-term maintenance.
What You Need – VINALIFT Provides Consultation
Simply provide the layout of your workshop – VINALIFT’s engineering team will analyze and propose:
Suitable crane or gantry crane type.
Estimated investment costs.
Email: minhhieu@vinalift.vn
Website: https://vinalift.vn/
Hotline: 0393416686
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