Bridge Cranes


There are various types of cranes used in the material handling industry, and one of the most common is the bridge crane. Bridge cranes are the big brother to the jib crane, and the two are often used together in warehouse operations and numerous other environments.





Used both indoors and outdoors, and with extremely wide-ranging capacities for size and weight, bridge cranes use a system of girders (horizontal beams), trucks end ties (the support for the girders), and a drive mechanism, to move materials overhead. A bridge crane is a type of overhead crane, and you'll find them moving everything from rolls of carpet to pieces of ships!

Overhead cranes like the bridge crane lift, raise, and lower loads of all types, moving it horizontally from one place to another. You'll often see them in a warehouse, attached to wall columns ("overhung" styles) or to the underside of a ceiling ("underhung" styles). They are generally controlled from a remote source, except in cases where they are used in automated assembly systems.

Whether you end up with an overhung or underhung style of bridge crane depends on your existing work area. If you're planning on building a new facility that includes a bridge crane, you can usually choose how the crane will be installed, as well as if you'll be assisting it with a jib crane.

You'll also have the choice of either single- or double-girder bridge cranes; in this case, which type you buy depends on precisely how and where you'll be moving materials, as well as the size and weight of the loads you'll be moving. Double-girder bridge cranes are generally used in spaces where loads will be moved farther than 60 feet, and/or when the loads weigh more than 10 tons. Otherwise, your business may be able to make do with a standard or customized single girder bridge crane.

In fact, the single most important factor to consider when buying a bridge crane is the installation, and any available customizations, for your specific facility and load types. When you are working with a crane manufacturer or dealer, they should be asking you very specific questions about your business and material moving needs. Be prepared to answer these questions with an understanding of your needs from a crane today, as well as the ones you'll have 5 or 10 years from now.



Learn about how a bridge crane can be used in conjunction with a jib crane.
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