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Overhead cranes and hoists

2026-03-06
overhead cranes with hoist typically refers to overhead cranes (bridge crane) that uses an electric hoist as its lifting mechanism; it's also called an electric hoist bridge crane. This structure is very common in industrial workshops, especially for lifting small to medium tonnage loads.
bridge crane with hoist
Single girder EOT crane with electric hoist

I. Equipment Composition

overhead crane and hoist generally consists of the following parts:
Main Girder: Supports the main structure of the crane.
End Carriage: Supports and drives the entire machine along the factory tracks.
electric hoist: Responsible for lifting and lowering heavy objects.
Trolley Traveling Mechanism: Drives the hoist to move laterally along the main girder.
Crane Traveling Mechanism: Moves the entire machine longitudinally along the workshop tracks.
Electrical Control System
Through longitudinal, lateral, and lifting movements, materials can be lifted and transported throughout the entire workshop.

Main Features

Simple Structure: Utilizes an electric hoist as the core lifting mechanism.
Economical and Practical: Low manufacturing and maintenance costs.
Easy Installation: Suitable for standard factory rails.
Wide Applications: Machinery manufacturing, warehousing, assembly workshops, etc.

Common Types

Single Girder electric hoist overhead cranes (Most Common)
Low Headroom electric hoist overhead crane
Suspended electric hoist overhead crane
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