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Many models exist, all offering unique advantages according to the application.
The single girder overslung crane is possibly one of the most popular. Also available are double girder
cranes and underslung cranes.
Electrically motor driven end carriages and hoists, provide effortless
accuracy when lifting and positioning heavy components and plant in machine shops, factories, warehouses,
loading bays etc.
Multi-functional controls are usually housed in a single control box. Operational
control can be via suspended pendant, static pendant, travelling cab, remote or automatic systems.
There are a number of safety devices, including limit switches (movement & load), warning lights, horns
and anti-collision units, available to guarantee operator and pedestrian safety.
Heavy duty rail or rubber tyre mounted floor travelling Goliath and Semi-Goliath cranes, provide high capacity
lifts over longer distances, often found in heavy engineering or shipping environments.
Also See Crane Gantry Systems
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