The type of crane, the span, the capacity, the duty cycle, operating environment, and any additional building or structural considerations can all add to, or lessen, the cost of an overhead crane.
If you’re just starting your research, we understand that the process of buying and installing an overhead crane in your facility can seem somewhat overwhelming.
Every day we get customers who reach out to us to quote a new indoor or outdoor crane project. They may be moving into a new building, replacing an old or outdated piece of equipment, or may be buying an overhead crane for the first time and are looking to expand their business’ material handling capabilities.
To make sure that you get the right type of crane for your business, you should be ready to address the following information when you contact an overhead crane manufacturer to bid on your project:
The complexity of the crane’s components required to operate the crane, the engineering required to design the crane, and the application (industry or materials being lifted) will determine what type of crane you will need.
The span, or distance between the runway rails, is one of the biggest contributing factors to the cost of an overhead crane. The longer the crane’s span, the more material is required to build the crane girders. This added material increases the crane’s weight, which will also increase the cost of the runway, if required.
Capacity is the maximum load which may be applied to the crane in a particular working configuration, and under a particular condition of use.
There are six different classifications of overhead cranes, specified by the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) based on the following criteria:
A severe, obstructed, or dangerous operating environment where the crane will be installed and running, will affect the cost in several different ways.
Environmental factors such as high heat, the presence of chemicals or fumes, steam, dust, or excess moisture can require special metal coatings to protect and enhance the operating life of the crane. The individual components of the crane will also need to be sourced to ensure that they can hold up and withstand the operating environment.
The runway length is the largest contributor to the runway cost itself. This length can also play into the cost of the crane. If you need to make multiple picks per hour and have a long runway, then you may need a faster trolley and hoist to move up and down the runway quickly. The additional speed may require the components of the crane to be sized to a higher capacity.
If a bridge crane is being installed in a new construction facility, then typically the runway beams will be installed during the construction process, and the crane manufacturer won’t need to include the runway structure in the quotation process.
If a crane is being retrofit into an existing building, there will be added costs for the design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of the crane’s runway system. Most crane manufacturers don’t offer in-house structural repair or certification services, so you’ll also have to consider any additional costs related to having concrete contractors or structural engineers provide a consultation of your facility.
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