Electric Crane Motor & Hoist Motor for Overhead & Gantry Crane

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Crane motors: Overhead crane motors & Gantry Crane Motors

Overhead crane motors, gantry crane motors, hoist crane motors, and other crane motors are covered in this overview. Crane motors of many types are offered to you, including soft start crane motors, three-in-one crane motors, and wound type crane motors. Learn about the benefits of each type of crane motor and choose the right one for your crane.

What is crane motors? Crane motors are one of the most important electric equipment, which is widely used in the hoisting system and long travelling system or driving system, etc.

Classifications of motors

According to different standards or categories, the crane motors can be classified into various types, including the DC motor, AC motor, Current motor, Induction Motor & Synchronous Motors ,Electric Motors & Servo Motors, etc.

DC Motor & AC Motor

The overhead crane and gantry crane motors can be divided into DC and AC motors based on their working power. According to the operating principle, DC motors are separated into brushless DC motors and brush motors, while AC motors are divided into single-phase motors and three-phase motors.

And also according to the voltage of the crane motors, they also can be grouped into 0.25 KW, 0.4 KW, 1.1KW, 1.5 KW, 2.2 KW, and 0.75 KW, etc.

Current motor, Induction Motor & Synchronous Motors

Motors for overhead cranes and gantry cranes are classified as direct current (AC) motors, induction motors (AC motors), and synchronous motors based on their structure and operating principle.

Electric Motors & Servo Motors

Motors for overhead cranes and gantry cranes can be separated into Electric motors and Servo motors based on distinct motor controls.

Servo motor

Servo motors are widely utilized in a variety of control systems because their voltage input signal may be transformed to the mechanical output of the motor shaft. To achieve the control objectives, the drag element is controlled.

AC servo motors and DC servo motors are the two most common types of servo motors. The first servo motor is a general DC motor, which has a low control accuracy and can only be used as a servo motor with a general DC motor. The current DC servo motor is a low-power DC motor with armature control and field control, though most of the time armature control.

Stepping motor

Stepping motors are mostly employed in the production of CNC machine tools. Because digital pulse signals can be directly transformed into angular displacement, the stepping motor does not require the installation of an A/D converter. The stepping motor is often regarded as the most effective CNC machine tool actuator. The stepper motor can be used on other machines outside CNC machine tools, such as an automatic feeder in motor or a generic floppy disk drive motor in the printer and plotter.

Torque motor

Torque motors have low speed and strong torque characteristics. The AC electric motor torque is often used in the textile sector since it has the same construction as single-phase asynchronous motors.

Switched Reluctance Motor

A new variable speed motor is the switched reluctance motor. The switching reluctance motor's structure is exceptionally simple and robust, with cheap cost and high speed performance, providing significant competitiveness when compared to traditional motor control and a large market potential.

Brush-less DC motor

Brush-less DC motors have superb linearity, a wide speed range, a long life, are simple to maintain, and produce little noise. When compared to brush motors, brush-less DC motors are free of a number of issues created by the brush, allowing the motor to be used in a variety of control systems.

DC motor

Because the direct current motor, commonly known as a DC motor, has characteristics such as strong speed performance, ease of starting, and the ability to start with loads, it is still widely used today, particularly in the SCR after the DC power supply.

Asynchronous motor

Asynchronous motors have a simple structure, are simple to make, use, and maintain, operate reliably, and have a low mass and cost. Asynchronous motor-driven machine tools, pumps, blowers, and compressors are among the most common applications.

Types of hoist motors & crane motors

YZR/YZ series hoisting motor and crane motor

The series of metallurgical and lifting VVVF three-phase asynchronous motor is the system frequency control devices for the power supply control three-phase asynchronous motor with inverter device.

To save energy and control automation, the motor can achieve variable speed. High efficiency, wide speed range, good accuracy, reliable starting and braking, and huge capacity are all advantages of crane and hoist motors.

Conical type rotor motor

The crane motor is an AC three phase asynchronous motor used in the crane industry.

Single girder overhead cranes, double girder overhead cranes, single girder gantry cranes, and Jib cranes all use this type of crane motor.

The stator of the electric crane motor for the three-phase scattered type distribution winding is a conical type three-phase asynchronous crane motor. A cage guide is the rotor.

Three-in-one type motor

3 in 1 gear motor for crane and hoist traveling. "Three in one"type motor is a dedicated structure with the reducer, crane motor and brake. The electromagnetic brake motor's power supply is 380V, 3-phase, 50HZ, AC.

Features of 3 in one motor is smooth-running, low-noise parallel shaft helical gear motor. Regular products have an insulation rating of F (155 °C) and a protection grade of IP54. The rectifier block is installed in the brake, and the motor provides the braking power. After the brake friction plate wears out, the brake has a brake force adjustment and an air gap adjustment device.

The crane motor is with the advantages of compact structure, high transmission torque, steady operation, low noise, and extended life

According your requirements, the ABM motors are available . ABM hoist drives can resist a wide range of environmental conditions. Because drives are so inaccessible, they must be low-maintenance. ABM hoist drives combine knowledge gained from other industries that place high demands on availability, durability, and safety. And also the Chinese maker three in on motor also can be provided.

Three in one motor

Three in one motor

Soft start type crane motor

Soft start motor for long traveling and for cross traveling. The soft start type electromagnetic brake motor's power source is 380V, 3-phase, 30HZ, AC. Regular products have an insulation rating of F (133 °C) and a protection grade of IP34. The rectifier block is installed in the brake, and the motor provides the braking power. After the brake friction plate wears out, the brake has a brake force adjustment and an air gap adjustment device.

Advantages of soft start motor : (1) The locked rotor current is lower than other crane motors, which prevents crane motor burning; (2) The starting current is low, which improves the impact of the starting, reduces operation noise, and extends the service life of the main control AC contactor; (3) It can adapt to frequent start, which has a significant power saving effect; (4) It can achieve soft start, which extends the crane frame and plant life.

Dual speed motor series

Dual-speed motors for cross traveling. A double winding two-speed electromagnetic braking motor's power source is 380V, 3-phase, 30HZ, AC. Regular products have an insulation rating of F (133 °C) and a protection grade of IP34. The rectifier block is installed in the brake, and the motor provides the braking power. After the brake friction plate wears out, the brake has a brake force adjustment and an air gap adjustment device.

F/K/R variouable frequency motor

The power source of variable frequency braking motor for the crane traveling is 380V, 3-phase, 30HZ, AC. Regular products have an insulation rating of F (133 °C) and a protection grade of IP34. A separate rectifier block is included in the variable frequency drive motor with a double-sided safety brake, and the rectifier block's power is supplied from the outside. After the brake friction plate wears out, the brake has a brake force adjustment and an air gap adjustment device. After each adjustment, the brake air gap has a service life of around 1 million braking times.

Disc double speed lifting motor

Double winding two-speed electromagnetic brake motors have the power supply of  380V, 3-phase, 30HZ, AC. Regular motors have an insulation rating of F (133 °C) and a protection grade of IP34. An external contactor can instantly switch the motor between two speeds. A separate rectifier block is installed in the two-speed drive motor with a double-sided safety brake, and the rectifier block's power supply is given by the motor. After the brake friction plate wears out, the brake has a brake force adjustment and an air gap adjustment device. After each adjustment, the brake air gap has a service life of around 1 million braking times.

Square plate variable frequeny lifting motor

The variable frequency brake motor for hoisting have the power supply of 380V, 3-phase, 30/73/87/100 Hz, AC. The insulation grade of regular motor products is F (133 ℃) and the protection grade is IP34. The variable frequency drive motor with a double-sided safety brake is equipped with a separate rectifier block, and the power supply of the rectifier block is provided by the outside. Brake with brake force adjustment and air gap adjustment device after wearing of the brake friction plate. The brake air gap has a service life of about 1 million braking times after each adjustment.

Euro style travelling motor

The Euro-style electromagnetic braking gear motor for traveling has the power supply o f 380V, 87 HZ, 3-ph, AC. Smooth-running, low-noise aluminum class-B parallel shaft helical gear motor. Regular motor products have an insulation rating of F (133 °C) and a protection grade of IP34. Variable drive motors with double-sided safety brakes have a frequency of 87 Hz. After the brake friction plate wears out, the brake has a brake force adjustment and an air gap adjustment device. After each adjustment, the brake air gap has a service life of around 1 million braking times.

Wound type crane motor

For double girder overhead cranes, double girder gantry cranes, and electric winches, this type of crane motor is employed.

The stator of the electric crane motor for the three-phase scattered type distribution winding is the wound type three-phase asynchronous crane motor. The rotor coil ends are not directly connected to the short-circuit, but rather to the slip ring's start control device.

The advantages of this type of crane motors are Good starting performance (starting current is just 1.5-2.5 times rated current) , Large beginning torque and Stability of speed, etc.

How to select motors for your cranes?

Due to the various types of crane motors, there is a question confronted in front of us: How to select the driving motors for your cranes?

Generally speaking, the basic specifications of your overhead cranes or gantry cranes has be bear in your heart, which will set a basic requirement on the function of crane motors in terms of start, brake, speed regulation, load, torque, synchronization,etc.

Under normal conditions, when selecting a motor, the model, type, rated speed, rated voltage, and rated power of the crane motor should be taken into consideration. What's more, the motor manufacturer, after-sales warranty period, service life, and maintenance services are also important when selecting. If necessary, the special properties or requirements should be bear in mind such as corrosion resistance and other factors.

And also, when choosing a suitable driving or lifting motor for cranes, it is necessary to consider whether the shape, structure, and weight of the motor can be compatible with the overhead crane, gantry crane or jib crane, and whether the motor can adapt to the environmental conditions, working system and working load of the crane application,and so on. In the following, the tips are for your reference to select the right crane motor or hoist motor. And more specialized recommendations or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.

1. It has two options to select the overhead & gantry crane motor when the ambient temperature surpasses 40 ° C;

• First, use a motor with insulation Class H, which is adequate for temperatures up to 60 ° C;
• second, use a motor with insulation Class F, but the first approach takes precedence.

2. When overhead and gantry cranes are used at altitudes greater than 1000 meters, the motor capacity must be increased.

• Motors having an IP54 protection class should be used in outdoor overhead cranes and gantry cranes.

4. Because overhead cranes and gantry cranes do not undertake continuous long-term labor, you do not need to choose a motor with S1 continuous duty or a JC100% electrical connection rate. Based on the working class, the overhead & gantry crane should select motors with the appropriate working level and duty electrical connection sustained rate. (The particular way to choose varies depending on the control mode.)

5. Lifting motors with S2 duty, whose operating system allows for 30 minute and 60 minute performance, should be used for overhead and gantry cranes that are operated continuously for more than 10 minutes. The choice of a 30 minute or 60 minute duty motor should be based on the institution's actual running duration. The S4 duty motors are always the best choice for overhead crane and gantry crane hoisting mechanisms.

6. According to the matching YZR power value to calculate, the frequency motor normally does not offer the specifications for S2, S4, and S5 work systems.

7. For the overhead crane and gantry crane, it should use motors with as few poles as feasible, if permitted by general requirements.

8. Once the overhead and gantry crane motors have been chosen, they should be overload and fever tested.

9. It is necessary to connect mechanical design components, which should contact the electrical relevant persons, using stator voltage and speed control, frequency speed control system, or other information feedback and other particular requirements.

10. The overhead & gantry crane motor should be set as user requirements if the user has particular requirements.

11. The motor selection for overhead and gantry cranes should be adjusted according to the actual scenario in order to make the motor cost-effective, reliable, and create a roughly optimal result.

Types of crane motors are available such as, 3 phase crane motor, Geared crane motor, Crane high torque motor, Heavy duty crane motor, and Crane end carriage motor, etc. According to your lifting requirements, the most suitable crane motor will be provided for you. Contact us to get the right motor for your overhead crane, gantry crane, jib crane and workshop cranes now.

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Article by Bella ，who has been in the hoist and crane field since 2016. Bella provides overhead crane & gantry crane consultation services for clients who need a customized overhead travelling crane solution.Contact her to get free consultation.