DGCrane said that it has delivered and installed a seven-tonne single girder gantry crane in a client’s workshop in Tanzania, addressing the structural constraints that made traditional overhead crane installation challenging. The project involved the installation of a crane with a span length of 27m and a lifting height of 5.8m, specifically designed to overcome the absence of steel columns and runway beams at the site.
Faced with limited workshop height and lack of steel structures for runway beams, the client was presented with two options- an overhead crane with supporting runway beams or a gantry crane. The gantry crane was selected due to its cost-effectiveness, structural compatibility, and ease of installation.
The recommended solution was an MH-type single girder gantry crane equipped with a low headroom electric hoist. This crane, with a work duty classification of A4, features a box-shaped steel main beam and a high-strength leg frame design, balancing lightweight structure with high load-bearing capacity. Its low headroom design optimises lifting height within the workshop’s vertical limits, ensuring smooth and reliable operation for indoor material handling tasks. The crane operates on a power source of 380V/50Hz/3Ph and is controlled via pendant and remote control.
The company added that comprehensive trial runs and safety performance testing were conducted before shipment to guarantee the crane met all on-site operational standards.
In a post, DGCrane remarked: “The client was highly satisfied with the final solution, particularly appreciating the crane’s efficient use of space, smooth operation, and robust performance. The solution not only resolved the installation challenges but also contributed positively to their workshop productivity.”
Last month, DGCrane exported a single girder overhead crane and a jib crane to a glass production company in Serbia.
