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August 15, 2026

Crane Span Explained: Measure It Without Costly Errors

For a typical top-running overhead crane, span is the horizontal distance between the centerline of one runway rail and the centerline of the opposite runway rail.

How to Measure Crane Span, Runway Length Lift Height

For a top-running overhead crane, span is normally measured horizontally from the centerline of one runway rail to the centerline of the opposite runway rail

STS vs RTG vs RMG Cranes: Roles, Costs & Yard Uses

Choose a ship-to-shore crane (STS) for vessel loading and unloading at a marine berth. Its defining parameters are vessel outreach, backreach, lifting height, rail gauge, rated load under the spreader, hoisting/travel speeds, wind condition and target ship moves per hour.

August 12, 2026

Choose an Electric Hoist: Capacity, Lift, Speed Duty

Start with four linked decisions: capacity must cover the load and all applicable lifting accessories; lift must cover actual hook travel while fitting the available headroom; speed must balance cycle time with load control

August 11, 2026

How to Choose a Gantry Crane

Choosing a gantry crane requires more than naming a lifting capacity. Buyers must define the complete suspended load, rail or wheel geometry, usable lifting height

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