In the automotive industry, cranes are mainly used in places such as automotive assembly lines, stamping workshops, and storage areas, and explosion-proof cranes are also used in paint spraying workshops. The continuous operation of the production workshop in the automotive industry requires fast operation speed, smooth start, precise positioning, reliable long-term operation, safety and efficiency of the crane. With its multi-level professional skills in the automotive industry, Dongqi Crane provides you with high-quality cranes, professional scheme design, and reliable technical support.

Crane Equipment for Automotive Industry

The role of cranes in the automotive industry needs to meet the following requirements:

Firstly, under the rated load, the workload of the lifting components or the larger weight of the mold must be considered, and a safety margin must be left.

Next is to increase the height. In the design, it is necessary to consider both the height of the lifting car components and the lifting height required for the lifting motion itself, as well as the safety distance, as well as the working level, travel length, and wheel pressure. Considering the load and working degree, if the mold does not fluctuate up and down frequently in automobile manufacturing, A5 level can be selected. The length of the edge area should also be noted, and this data should be used to determine the working length of the crane.

• The application of gantry cranes in the automotive industry: The application of gantry cranes in automotive manufacturing mainly involves lifting car parts and replacing molds in various workshops. Due to the limited space of automotive manufacturers, the weight of gantry cranes should be reduced to reduce basic construction costs, and design and application should be based on different workshop conditions.
• The application of overhead cranes in automobile manufacturing: On automobile assembly lines, overhead cranes can be used to move and lift automobile components, such as engines, transmissions, axles, etc., to assist in the assembly process of automobiles. In addition, overhead cranes can also be used for handling and stacking car parts, as well as lifting equipment during car maintenance and repair processes.
• The application of workstation cranes in automobile manufacturing: Workstation cranes usually use electric hoists as lifting mechanisms, which have the characteristics of simple structure, convenient operation, and flexible movement. In automobile manufacturing, workstation cranes can be customized according to different production needs, such as adding different fixtures and fixtures to meet different production requirements.

Expertise for Automotive Industry

When it comes to choosing the right level of automation, it’s important to understand the nature of what you are machining as well as your specific requirements and capabilities. Semi-automated lifting helps automotive manufacturers establish and sustain quality and customer satisfaction. From press and assembly lines to workstations and warehouses, our technology helps improve operation safety and productivity.

Semi-automation involves an operator picking the load and then pressing a button to instruct the crane to deliver it to a pre-determined destination. Our cranes already include many features to help maximize safety and productivity. Movements and cycles are automatically controlled, minimizing human error.

Dongqi crane Smart Features deliver specific benefits that enhance safety and productivity. Working alongside automotive manufacturers, Dongqi crane has developed Hook Centering, Snag Prevention and Active sway Control features to improve safety, speed and positioning. Smart Features reduce the risk of accidents, equipment collisions and load damage, and help protect people, products and infrastructure.

There are no solutions or products made specially for the automotive sector

Although the automotive industry has long been considered a major user of lifting equipment, there are almost no professional, customized lifting solutions in the automotive and truck manufacturing fields. Ready made designs may seem sufficient – but they must be the highest among high-end ready-made products.

For Dongqi Crane, given the modular design principle of our lifting equipment, we can use chain electric hoists or wire rope hoists to meet the application needs of most automotive customers. In the field of small components in the automotive industry, cranes themselves are quite standard for manipulating engine blocks, cylinder heads, etc.

“People’s interest lies more in what is underneath the hook. This is where specialization occurs. The intelligent technology of large stamping workshop cranes lies in anti roll control and other technologies, which is far from unique to the automotive industry.”

Nevertheless, the industry does have its unique needs. They are imposed due to the absolute need to deliver and deliver on time. Delay is unacceptable, and every second saved in production is crucial. The most important thing in the automotive industry is responsibility, which is the frequency of use. We have recently installed a hoist for a factory that produces car seats, which operates at a speed of 15 cycles per hour, in large quantities.

The second factor is speed, and the third factor is improving the controllability of the device. The two are interrelated: most hoists have two speeds, namely fast and slow. Fast refers to completing the hook and loading from the pickup point to the destination in the shortest possible time. When it reaches there, it needs to be slow for precise positioning.