Lloyds Beal has completed the installation of a new overhead travelling crane system for Clade Engineering Systems at the latter’s workshop.
The project involved the design, manufacture, and fitting of an 18m gantry to support a 25m overhead crane, which offers a lifting capacity of 3,200kg.
The installed system includes remote control operation and inverter-driven motions, features intended to provide improved handling and precise load control.
Lloyds Beal stated that the use of inverter-controlled motions enhances positioning accuracy, reduces mechanical stress, and delivers a smoother operating experience for users. The company described the gantry and crane system as engineered to offer reliability for daily operation.
Based in Bedwas, Caerphilly, Lloyds Beal is part of the SWL Group. Its services include the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of a variety of lifting equipment, as well as engineering site services and LOLER/PUWER inspections.
The company also supplies bespoke lifting solutions, standard and specialist lifting gear, and provides related training for clients. Lloyds Beal holds several industry memberships and certifications, including Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), European Ropes Course Association (ERCA), Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), and the British Safety Council, and operates according to an ISO 9001:2000 quality system.
Clade Engineering Systems, the recipient of the installation, is a UK-based B Corporation focused on the design, manufacture, and installation of air source heat pumps using natural refrigerants. The company’s operations centre on efforts to decarbonise building heating systems.
