Are Your Gantry Cranes Fit for Heavy Loads? Signs It’s Time for an Upgrade

When gantry cranes are a key part of your operations, you understand their importance. They can carry heavy loads, transport materials, and ensure the smooth running of operations. However, as with any equipment, gantry cranes have their limits. Their use even after their prime may slow down your work, jeopardise safety, and end up costing you more to repair. 

How do you know when it is time to upgrade? These are the five main signs that one should be aware of.

1. Frequent Maintenance Issues

When you have to call the maintenance teams frequently, your crane may be having a hard time. Red flags include worn-out parts, hand-noise wire rope hoists, and recurring breakdowns. Maintenance turns into an ongoing process instead of a routine one, so your crane cannot handle your workload effectively. Upgrading to a newer system saves both time and money.

2. Overloaded or Inefficient Lifting

Are your cranes finding it difficult to lift your weights? When your gantry crane is not capable of handling the required load, or you are moving it at a crawl, it is draining your operation. This may have an impact on your entire workspace and thus increase the length of time and tiresomeness of your team. A modern gantry crane is more efficient in terms of handling heavier loads and makes your workflow secure and uninterrupted.

3. Outdated Crane Technology

Aged cranes usually do not have up-to-date features that enhance safety and performance. The electric hoists, joystick controls, anti-sway systems, and load indicators may be absent. Without them, the operations are sluggish, and the crew of your lift must strain to manage it. Modernisation of your crane system will ensure the safety of your operation, more accuracy, and manageability.

4. Limited Workspace or Application Constraints

In some cases, workstations are restricted by the crane itself. Perhaps the space between the gantries is too small, the hook is too short, or the crane is simply too big to fit into your backyard or factory. Outdoor overhead cranes may be difficult in a small area. The production flow and the layout of the factory can be adjusted to a new gantry crane, which enables your operations to be more flexible and efficient.

5. Safety Risks and Component Wear

Check the worn wheels, rails, or girders. Any indication of unsafe working, including rough lifts or excessive vibrations, is an indicator that your crane is at a loss. Safety first should be in mind, and the state of worn parts is a very obvious indicator. Making an upgrade would make your equipment fit the latest safety standards and enable heavier and more efficient lifting.

Jenmon Gantry Cranes: Your Upgrade Solution

We offer various gantry cranes at Jenmon to fulfil various needs. The following is a quick overview of the types we offer:

• C-Shaped Gantry Crane
  Jenmon C-Shaped Gantry Cranes are very smooth when handling heavy loads. They are suitable for open yards or limited spaces. They ensure that lifting is not hazardous and long-lasting with a dependable hoist, which saves time and money in the fabrication yards.

• Double Girder Gantry Crane
  Our Double Girder Gantry Cranes have a lift of 20-80 tons. They can span 6–30m and are ideal for construction, precast, power plants, oil & gas, shipyards, and marine industries. It has optional anti-collision systems, load indicators, and joystick wireless controls.
  
• Single Girder Gantry Crane
  Single Girder Gantry Cranes are specifically designed to pick 3.2-16 tons. Hook heights vary between 6m and 20m and can be adjusted accordingly. They can fit in most industries and have optional features such as anti-sway functions, ESR/ASR functions, and floodlights to ensure safe usage.
  
• Semi-Girder Gantry Crane
  Semi Girder Gantry Cranes are economical and space-saving. One leg is mounted on floor rails, the other on a runway beam. They suit large factories where there is a lack of space and suit well in workshops and outdoor yards. Such optional features as girder-mounted lights, ultrasonic sensors, and audio-visual signalling devices are available.

Conclusion

Monitoring your gantry crane can save time, money, and stress. The need to constantly maintain, lifts being overloaded, old technology, lack of space or clearance, and danger are all indications that you have to upgrade. A modern gantry crane not only handles heavy loads efficiently but also simplifies operations and enhances safety.

Take action now. When you observe these red flags in your workplace, it is time to think of an upgrade. At Jenmon, we plan, elaborate, and repair the gantry cranes to suit your requirements. We can help to make your lifting smarter, safer, and more efficient in the industrial spaces of Singapore.