Girder cranes are commonly used for lifting, lowering or moving loads horizontally. There are different types of girder cranes, including single girder craned and double girder cranes. These cranes are used for a number of things, including transporting long materials, lifting heavy items or loading heavy items on a platform.
Girder cranes have a number of uses but it is possible to use one of these cranes to lift heavier loads by using a chain hoist with a girder crane. Chain hoists typically include a hook and a chain used to lift heavy items. Chain hoists are usually operated with electrical power and will automatically lift heavy loads.
Installing a chain hoist on a girder crane adds more functionalities to the crane. A typical girder crane could lift, lower and move loads horizontally but installing a chain hoist on one of these cranes allows you to place the load at ground level, attach it to the chain hoist and use the chain hoist to lift or lower the load.
Installing a hoist on a girder crane provides you with more load control and improves safety, especially for items that need to be lifted and lowered in a slow and controlled manner. A chain hoist will provide you with more stability and make loading the girder crane easier for workers.
It is important to choose the right chain hoist if you want to add functionalities to your girder crane. Look for a chain hoist with a load capacity that corresponds to your needs and make sure you will be able to safely install the chain hoist on the girder crane. If you mostly need to transport long material, consider installing two chain hoists so that the materials can be secured on both ends.
The total weight of the chain hoists and their loads should not exceed the load capacity of the girder crane. You also need to look for any exposed part that could become a safety issue. Installing chain hoists on a girder crane will allow you to work more efficiently but you might need to add some safety features.
This includes upgrading the brakes and controls of the girder crane or placing some stops to prevent the chain hoists from traveling too far or too quickly. It is best to have a professional install the chain hoists and to test the equipment to make sure it can be operated in a safe manner. You also need to make sure there is sufficient clearance around the crane and the chain hoists to prevent accidents from happening.
Adding chain hoists to a girder crane makes lifting, lowering and transporting materials a lot easier since you can attach the load to the chain hoist. You will get more control, more lifting power and this system can be safer as long as the chain hoists are properly installed. It is important to choose the right chain hoists for your needs and to add some safety features to your girder crane if needed.