Marine Travel Crane for superyacht lifting and boatyard transport— move, service and store high-tonnage vessels.
Building Straddle Carrier for modular construction plants— lift, move and load housing modules in space-limited factories.
Wind Turbine Straddle Carrier for blades, towers and nacelles— move oversized components across plants and wind sites.
Steel Mill Straddle Carrier for coils, plates and sections— lift and transport heavy steel with load-specific attachments.
Precast Concrete Straddle Carrier for bridge beam yards—move oversized segments without fixed rails or transfer trucks.
Straddle Carrier Crane for beams, pipes and large modules— span loads for lifting, transport and precise yard placement.
A-Frame Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane for bridge and wind projects— handle long, heavy components with stable outdoor travel.
Double Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane for high-frequency heavy lifting— move coils, modules and equipment across large outdoor yards.
Single Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane for compact factory yards— handle beams and machinery where working space is limited.
Container Straddle Carrier for ports and rail yards— lift, transport and stack containers without fixed tracks.
Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane for flexible container yards—stack, load and shift between blocks without fixed rails.
Rail-Mounted Container Gantry Crane for busy terminals—deliver stable, repeatable stacking on fixed rail layouts.
| Gantry Crane Type | Recommended Models | Best Applications | Main Advantage | Choose This Type When | Key Point to Confirm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Hoist Gantry Crane | MH, KSMH | Factories, warehouses, maintenance yards and general outdoor material handling | Economical structure, compact electric hoist and relatively simple maintenance | You need a cost-effective crane for light or medium-duty general lifting | Confirm whether the electric hoist duty level matches the required operating frequency |
| Double-Girder Electric Hoist Gantry Crane | MHS, KSMHS | Machinery manufacturing, mold handling, equipment maintenance and heavy warehousing | Better structural rigidity and hook coverage than a single-girder electric hoist crane | The load is heavier, the span is wider or positioning stability is more important | Check building clearance, wheel load and the required hoist configuration |
| Hook-Type Double-Girder Gantry Crane | MG | Heavy manufacturing, mining, construction yards, railway yards and outdoor storage | High lifting capacity, wide operating coverage and strong adaptability | You need a heavy-duty general-purpose crane for equipment, steel structures or large components | Confirm rated capacity, auxiliary hook, duty class and outdoor protection |
| Double-Trolley Gantry Crane | ME, MGBE | Steel structures, long pipes, wind-power components and oversized machinery | Two trolleys can lift independently or synchronously to control long or uneven loads | The load is long, has multiple lifting points or must be turned during assembly | Confirm total capacity, individual trolley capacity and synchronization requirements |
| Semi-Gantry Crane | MGB, KSMB, MB₁, MBES | Workshop side bays, warehouse edges, production lines and narrow operating areas | Uses an existing elevated runway on one side and a ground rail on the other | A full gantry crane would occupy too much space or one side of the building can support the crane | Verify the existing building structure, runway elevation and allowable wheel load |
| Truss Gantry Crane | MGH, MEH, MHH | Construction sites, precast yards, temporary projects and high-wind outdoor areas | Lightweight structure and lower wind resistance reduce foundation and structural loads | Foundation capacity is limited or the crane operates in an exposed outdoor location | Confirm wind speed, corrosion protection, transport dimensions and storm anchoring |
| L-Type Gantry Crane | MDG, MDE, MHL | Steel pipe yards, ports, freight yards and long-material storage areas | L-shaped legs provide more clearance for long loads to pass and turn | Long steel sections, pipes or box girders must move through the crane legs | Confirm cargo turning radius, cantilever length and vehicle access |
| Grab Gantry Crane | MZ | Coal, ore, sand, gravel, slag and other bulk-material stockyards | Continuous grabbing, transfer, stacking and loading of loose materials | The main task is high-frequency bulk-material handling | Confirm material density, grab volume, productivity and dust conditions |
| Grab-and-Hook Gantry Crane | MN, MHZE | Ports, coal yards, ore yards and mixed-material warehouses | One crane can handle bulk materials with a grab and general cargo with a hook | The site handles both loose materials and machinery or packaged cargo | Confirm attachment-change method and whether both functions require the same duty level |
| Electromagnetic Gantry Crane | MC | Steel mills, scrap yards, steel warehouses and metal-processing facilities | Fast pickup and release of billets, plates, sections and magnetic scrap | Most handled loads are ferromagnetic and productivity is more important than manual rigging | Confirm material shape, magnet arrangement, backup power and power-loss protection |
| Double-Trolley Electromagnetic Gantry Crane | MEN | Steel plants, scrap yards and long steel-component storage areas | Combines magnetic handling with synchronized lifting of long steel materials | The site handles both loose magnetic steel and long or oversized steel components | Confirm magnet capacity, trolley synchronization and hook/magnet operating modes |
| Shipbuilding Gantry Crane | MU | Dry docks, shipyards, hull-block assembly and offshore structure manufacturing | Large-span, high-capacity lifting with coordinated trolley operation | Ship blocks or large structures require lifting, turning, alignment and joining | Confirm dock width, block weight, turning process, positioning accuracy and wind conditions |
| Engineering Gantry Crane | MGG, MGC, QM | Bridges, railways, metro construction, reservoirs and hydropower projects | Structure and lifting devices can be designed around a specific construction process | Standard industrial gantry cranes cannot meet the project layout or lifting sequence | Provide construction drawings, load paths, operating stages and project duration |
| Special-Environment Gantry Crane | MGY, BMH | Steelmaking, foundries, petrochemical plants and hazardous storage areas | Customized heat-resistant, heavy-duty or explosion-protected configuration | The crane works around molten metal, high temperatures, flammable gases or combustible dust | Confirm temperature, hazardous-zone classification, handled material and local safety standards |
Yes. Outdoor cranes can be equipped with wind speed sensors, rail clamps, wind anchors, weatherproof electrical systems, and corrosion protection measures. Local wind speed and temperature data are required for design purposes.
Yes. Long or unbalanced loads may require the use of two trolleys or a custom lifting beam. Please provide the load’s length, center of gravity, lifting point locations, and whether rotation is required.
Add the maximum load to the weight of the hook block, lifting beam, grab, electromagnet, or other attachments. The manufacturer will then verify the dynamic load and the required duty cycle.
Installation time depends on the Crane’s size and the site’s readiness. Before the installation team arrives, preparations for the track, foundation, power supply, access routes, and on-site lifting equipment should be completed.
For cost-effective light- or medium-duty lifting operations, choose a single-girder gantry crane; for heavier loads, wider spans, frequent operations, or the use of specialized lifting attachments, choose a double-girder gantry crane.
Gantry cranes run on outriggers and ground tracks, making them ideal for outdoor sites or buildings without a crane girder. Overhead cranes, on the other hand, run on elevated tracks supported by the workshop structure.
Handheld controls are suitable for small Cranes and short travel distances. Wireless remote controls are best for most sites, while cab controls are better suited for frequent, long-distance operations or harsh environments.