Q1: What is a Single Girder Electrically Suspended Overhead Crane?

A: It is an overhead crane where the single main girder is suspended directly from the runway beams by means of steel wheel assemblies or hanger rods, rather than resting on top of end trucks. This design eliminates the need for a separate bridge end truck structure, reducing the overall crane weight and lowering the required building headroom compared to a standard top-running single girder crane. It is ideal for light-to-medium duty applications in workshops, warehouses, and assembly lines with limited ceiling height.

Q2: What is the main advantage of the "electrically suspended" design over a standard top-running crane?

A: The electrically suspended design offers a lower headroom profile because the girder hangs directly from the runway wheels, effectively tucking the wheel assemblies into the building's structural envelope. This provides maximum hook height within the available building clearance. It also simplifies the bridge structure, reduces dead weight, and lowers wheel loads on the building runway, which can save on structural steel costs. However, it typically has lower capacity and span limits compared to top-running configurations.

Q3: What are the typical capacity, span, and duty limits for this crane type?

A: Capacities generally range from 1 ton to 10 tons, with some designs extending to 15 tons. Spans are typically limited to 5 to 20 meters, as longer spans require heavier girders that make the suspended design less practical. Duty classes under FEM/ISO standards are usually 1Am or 2m, suitable for light intermittent use. This crane is not recommended for heavy-duty or continuous high-cycle operations.

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Capacity:

1T, 2T, 3T, 5T (customizable)

Lifting Height:

3-50m (customizable)

Voltage/Hertz:

(customizable)

Working Class:

A6,A7

Span:

7.5-25.5m (customizable)

Apply: This crane is widely used in manufacturing workshops, assembly lines, and warehousing facilities where ceiling-mounted runways allow for maximum floor space utilization without floor-standing support columns.

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

The Single Girder Electrically Suspended Overhead Crane is a space-efficient material handling solution where the crane bridge is suspended directly from the overhead building structure or runway beams, rather than running on freestanding rails. This design eliminates the need for floor-supporting columns, maximizing usable floor space for production, storage, or vehicle movement. The crane is electrically powered for both bridge travel and hoist operations, providing smooth, fatigue-reducing performance compared to manual or push-type systems.

TECHNICAL DATA

Parameter	Specification	Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Single Girder Electrically Suspended Overhead Crane	Lifting Capacity	0.5 – 10 ton (up to 20 ton available)
Span Length	3 – 16 m	Lifting Height	6 – 18 m (up to 30 m available)
Work Duty Class	A3 – A5	Lifting Speed	8/0.8 m/min (dual speed) / 7/0.7 m/min
Cross Travel Speed (Trolley)	20 m/min	Long Travel Speed (Crane)	20 / 30 m/min
Core Components	Motor, electric system, hoist, end beam, gearbox	Control Method	Pendant control / Wireless remote control / Cabin control
Power Supply	(customizable)	Protection Class	IP44 – IP55
Working Temperature	-20°C to +45°C	Warranty	1 Year
Machinery Test Report	Provided	Video Outgoing Inspection	Provided
Place of Origin	Henan, China	Painting Color	Yellow / Customized

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APPLICATION

1.This crane is widely used in manufacturing workshops and assembly lines, where floor space must remain unobstructed for worker movement, equipment layout, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), while still providing reliable overhead lifting for components and tooling.

2.It is essential in warehousing and distribution centers, where the suspended design allows cranes to operate beneath mezzanines, sprinkler systems, or HVAC ducts, moving pallets, cartons, and bulky items without interfering with storage rack layouts.

3.The crane is ideal for food processing and packaging plants, where smooth, electrically controlled lifting prevents contamination risks from manual chain hoists, and the column-free design simplifies cleaning and sanitation routines.

4.In textile mills and printing factories, this crane handles heavy fabric rolls, paper reels, or dye drums across wide production floors, with electric travel reducing operator fatigue and improving workflow efficiency.

FEATURES

Electrically powered bridge travel and hoist – eliminates manual pushing, reduces operator fatigue, and provides smooth, controlled positioning of loads.

Suspended (under-running) design – crane runs on overhead beams fixed to the building structure, requiring no floor columns and maximizing usable floor space.

Single girder lightweight construction – reduces dead weight and wheel load, allowing easier installation on existing roof or ceiling structures without heavy reinforcement.

Compact low headroom profile – minimizes the distance between the crane beam and the hook, maximizing vertical lift height even under low ceilings or obstructions.