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Overhead Cranes

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Overhead Cranes

Mercian offer the service of sales, installation, servicing, testing and inspecting all types of overhead cranes.

We are able to trace and supply spares for all makes and types of overhead cranes.

An overhead crane, also known as a bridge crane, is a type of crane where the hook-and-line mechanism runs along a horizontal beam that itself runs along two widely separated rails. Often it is in a long factory building and runs along rails along the building's two long walls.

Overhead cranes typically consist of either a single beam or a double beam construction. There are 2 types of overhead cranes

  • Top Running/Overslung or
  • Underslung
The heavier capacity cranes tend to be Overslung.

Overhead cranes can be built using typical steel beams or a more complex box girder type.

Double girder bridges are more typical when needing heavier capacity systems from 10 tons and above. The box girder configuration results in a system that has a lower deadweight but a stronger overall system integrity. This system includes a hoist to lift items, a bridge that spans the area covered by the crane, and a trolley to move along the bridge.

For further information call us on 01432 355 272 or email our sales team sales@mercian.co.uk

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