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Material Handling: What is Workstation Cranes Systems?

23 Mar, 2021

What is a workstation crane?

  • Workstation cranes are user-friendly, ergonomic cranes that help workers perform material handling tasks with less risk of injury.
  • Freestanding workstation crane systems are typically used to support manufacturing activities, transporting materials or components from one process to the next.
  • They are used in a variety of applications to support processing and handling throughout a facility.
  • This crane allow workers to move materials by hand using a hoist or other attachment. 
workstation crane systems for material handling

Working principle of workstation bridge crane:

  • Workstation bridge cranes can be installed by mounting directly to a building’s ceiling support structure, or with a freestanding system of columns.
  • They move loads from side to side and backward and forward, covering a rectangular area.
  • A lifting and horizontal movement device is put on a bridge beam of one or more horizontal girders, supported at either end by end trucks.
  • The end trucks are attached at right angles to the bridge and move on fixed runways.

Why choose workstation crane systems?

  • Workstation cranes systems can be easily relocated when needed, so they are ideal for rented facilities or when workflow changes are necessary.
  • Workstation bridge cranes eliminate manual lifting, allowing a single worker to move loads from one workstation to another.
  • They can supplement or replace multiple jib cranes or forklifts used for material handling and free-up existing overhead cranes for larger loads.
Workstation Bridge Cranes can be freestanding or ceiling-mounted and can be fully customized, including telescoping bridges, motorized drives, and more. Contact us and Learn more!

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