Yuantai 3T+3T Double Girder Overhead Crane – Maldives Timber Factory

Yuantai Cranes – Double Girder Overhead Crane with Double 3T Hoist Trolleys
Timber Factory, Maldives

Key Project Features:

• Compact footprint design – customized for existing workshop with limited space and weak supporting structure
• Low headroom – main beam steel plate thickened to maximize lifting height
• Anti-corrosion – specialized coating for Maldives' humid, salty air
• Non-standard design – tailored to client's specific workshop dimensions and column layout

This configuration allows the timber factory to handle large wood materials efficiently with two independent lifting points on a single bridge, maximizing workspace coverage while minimizing equipment footprint

Frequently Asked Questions – Yuantai Cranes Maldives Timber Factory Project

1. What type of crane was supplied to the Maldives timber factory, and what is its capacity?
Yuantai Cranes supplied a custom double girder overhead crane equipped with two independent 3-ton electric wire rope hoist trolleys, giving the factory a total lifting capacity of 3 tons per hoist. The crane can lift, move, and position large timber materials using two separate lifting points simultaneously on a single bridge.

2. Why does this crane have two hoist trolleys instead of one?
The dual-hoist configuration allows the timber factory to handle long, bulky wood materials more efficiently. With two independent trolleys, operators can lift oversized timber from multiple points, improve load stability, reduce swing, and significantly increase material handling productivity across the workshop floor.

3. What are the exact span, lifting height, and working duty of this crane?
This crane was custom-engineered to the client's existing workshop with a span of 9.093 meters and a lifting height of 5.2 meters. It is rated at A3 working duty (light to medium duty), which is ideal for timber processing operations with intermittent usage and moderate frequency.

4. Why was anti-corrosion coating important for this project, and what other customizations were made?
Because the crane operates in the Maldives' humid, salty marine environment, Yuantai applied a specialized anti-corrosion coating system – shot-blasting (Sa2.5) + epoxy primer (80 µm) + polyurethane topcoat (60 µm). Additionally, a low headroom design was implemented to maximize lifting height within the factory's limited building clearance, and the bridge structure was reinforced to accommodate the dual-hoist configuration.

5. How long did it take to design, manufacture, and install this crane?
The project was completed and installed in 2020. Yuantai Cranes managed the entire process from site survey and custom engineering to manufacturing, shipping, and on-site installation support, ensuring minimal downtime for the timber factory's operations.

6. Can Yuantai provide similar customized cranes for my factory, and what information is needed for a quote?
Yes. Yuantai Cranes manufactures custom overhead cranes for various industries worldwide. To provide a tailored solution and quotation, we typically require:

• Required lifting capacity and number of hoists
• Workshop span, length, and available height
• Desired lifting height and runway length
• Application details (materials handled, frequency of use)
• Local power supply specifications
• Any special environmental conditions (humidity, temperature, explosive risks, etc.)

Contact Yuantai Cranes today to discuss your project requirements.

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.

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