Yuantai Crane has delivered a 5-ton traditional bridge crane to a manufacturing facility in Ivory Coast, significantly boosting operational efficiency and productivity.
Yuantai designed and manufactured the LD model single-girder overhead crane to address the facility’s specific lifting requirements and overcome previous challenges.
The LD single-girder overhead crane has been selected for its compatibility with the Ivorian facility’s needs, features a 5-ton load capacity, a 16m span, and a 6m lifting height.
It operates at a travel speed of 20m/min for the bridge and 8m/min for the trolley, with control modes that include both pendant and remote options.
Powered by a 380V/50Hz/3-phase supply, the crane is adaptable to local requirements.
The crane’s design incorporates a modular steel structure using Q235B steel, which ensures high strength and ease of installation.
It features precision wheels and double-speed motors for smooth travel, while the durable wire rope hoist includes safety features such as an overload limiter and emergency stop.
Components are sealed to IP54 standards to resist dust and humidity, which is crucial for the region’s tropical climate.
Yuantai provided remote installation guidance, enabling the crane’s setup in just seven days with minimal structural modifications needed.
The crane’s customised support bracket design was tailored to the plant’s existing steel column layout, facilitating seamless integration.
The Ivorian manufacturing facility, which produces heavy mechanical components, faced several challenges before the crane’s installation.
Inefficient workflow, safety concerns, limited load capacity, and wear on mobile equipment hindered operations.
The new crane addresses these issues by offering a fixed overhead system capable of lifting up to five tons, simplifying material handling and improving safety.
The Yuantai LD bridge crane offers high cost-effectiveness compared to double-girder cranes, requiring less structural support and reducing overall project costs.
Its low maintenance requirements, long service life, and operator-friendly controls further enhance its appeal, making it a practical solution for the facility’s lifting needs.
Yuantai, in its statement, said: “Given the growing industrialisation in West Africa, especially in Côte d’Ivoire, demand for robust and cost-effective lifting systems has increased significantly.
“Facilities like this one must depend on cranes that can withstand dusty environments, work under fluctuating power conditions, and provide high reliability with low maintenance requirements.”
