What is an overhead gantry crane?
Gantry cranes are used in many different situations in which lifting heavy loads and being able to move the crane are important factors. Specialized models used for container ships and small workshops make the gantry crane one of the most used crane types in the world.Definition of a Gantry CraneA gantry crane is a crane that uses a hoist fitted to a trolley so it can move horizontally on wheels. The majority of gantry cranes are fixed on uprights that have wheels on the bottom so the entire crane can move. An overhead crane is fixed on uprights that rest on wheels that run on rails. The uprights are usually situated on parallel sides of a building so the uprights can run the entire length of the building and the hoist can traverse the width of the building.What Gantry Cranes are Used forGantry cranes are used for lifting very heavy objects when the ability to move the crane horizontally is beneficial. Gantry cranes are commonly used for shipbuilding; the crane straddles the ship while
