Gantry cranes are widely used in ports. According to the information we have learned, gantry cranes are mainly used in ports for cargo loading and unloading, port container yard operations, ship maintenance, etc. Most of the time, these tasks can be completed by the standard products of the crane supplier. If the working conditions are special, you can communicate with the supplier to complete the customized business of the gantry crane. The case we are going to share today comes from a port in the UK. They had some customized requirements for the gantry crane due to some special needs.

Reasons for customizing gantry cranes in ports

Located on the north east coast of England, the Port of Blyth is used as a strategic hub by many shippers looking to serve northern England and Scotland.

Increasingly it also used as a base for oil and gas operations, so traditional port warehouses are now being converted into more modern facilities to accommodate the growing number of fabrication projects.

A 15t Goliath crane was specified and is being used for offshore engineering services such as equipment repairs, maintenance and preparation of new equipment such as subsea ploughs.

The gantry crane installed at the Port of Blyth has a span of 19m and a hook height of 9.5m. It has been designed to operate completely independently of the surrounding building on submerged floor rails.

The crane has been designed to the port’s exact specification and ensures that it fits into the building’s frame and maximises hook coverage while maintaining optimum lifting height.

What we learned from this case

As a crane supplier, it has become increasingly necessary to provide customers with customized services. In fact, in the past ten years, most of the products we have provided to customers have been non-standardized products. This has tested our technical level and production capabilities on the one hand, and on the other hand, it has exercised the ability of our technicians to solve complex problems.

In the process of providing customized services to customers, our colleagues have also summarized some necessary knowledge points. If you have the need to purchase a gantry crane, the following knowledge should be helpful to you during the process of communicating with us. help:

Factory height and lifting height: Before customizing the gantry crane, it is necessary to clarify the height of the factory building and the required lifting height, which will affect the design and manufacturing of the gantry crane. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider whether functions such as passing vehicles are needed, which will also affect the structural design of the gantry crane.

Tonnage selection: The tonnage should be determined based on the weight of the product to be lifted. If heavier items need to be lifted, the material requirements for the gantry crane are higher, and the structure needs to be compact and the tripod structure welded firmly to prevent safety problems.

Usage environment: Different usage environments have different requirements for the materials and structures of gantry cranes. For example, in a very clean workshop, aluminum alloy materials should be used instead of ordinary steel.

Customized needs: In addition to the above factors, customers’ customized needs also need to be considered. For example, if customers require special gantry crane functions, such as greater lifting height, longer span, faster operating speed, etc., these need to be considered and met during the design and manufacturing process.

Cost and budget: The cost of a customized gantry crane is also an important factor to consider. Reasonable design and material selection need to be made according to the customer’s budget to ensure that the needs are met without exceeding the budget.

Installation and debugging: After customization is completed, strict installation and debugging are required to ensure that the performance and safety of the gantry crane meet the requirements. This process requires professional technical personnel and equipment to ensure.