0.5 - 10 Ton Steel Gantry Crane, Fixed Height & Adjustable Steel Gantry Crane
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| Crane Type | Steel Mobile Gantry Cranes, Small Gantry Cranes with Motorized or Manual Travelling Rollers , ISO A2–A4 / FEM 1Bm–2M. |
| Crane Capacity | 0.5–20 Ton, Common configurations: 1 Ton, 2 Ton, 3 Ton, 5 Ton, 10 Ton |
| Span Length | Crane Span: 2–12 m, Common spans: 3 m, 5 m, 8 m, 10 m |
| Lifting Height | 3–12 m, Common: 3 m, 5 m, 6 m, 9 m |
| Coverage Area Type | Rectangular movable working area, allowing flexible lifting across multiple workstations without a fixed runway. |
| Application | Designed for workshops, warehouses, maintenance shops, mold handling, and equipment installation. Used for material handling, lifting, positioning, assembly, maintenance, loading, and unloading |
| Certifications | CE / ISO / SGS / Other third-party inspection |
| Customization | Customized material handling cranes solutions available for indoor, outdoor, hazardous, corrosive, cleanroom, etc. Adjustable height and span, manual or motorized travel, electric chain or wire rope hoist, VFD control, locking casters, & customized lift. |
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Category: Gantry Crane
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0.25 Ton - 10 Ton Steel Mobile Gantry Crane
Fixed Height & Adjustable Steel Gantry Design for You
Steel gantry cranes, also known as steel mobile gantry cranes, are a type of portable gantry crane that is small and light in weight, flexible, and efficient. Steel mobile gantry cranes with fixed height steel gantry crane design or adjustable gantry crane designs are widely used in indoor and outdoor applications such as workshop, warehouse, shipyard, freight yard, workstation, garage, and others, etc. Steel gantry cranes are a good choice for many environments where an overhead crane is not possible and a regular gantry crane cannot justify the high cost due to its portability and versatility.
Main specifications of steel gantry crane
As a professional and experienced portable overhead crane supplier, our crane company and crane factory provide one-source service for steel gantry cranes, from steel gantry crane design, fabrication, installation, to solid after-sale service and maintenance, ensuring you have the most enjoyable crane purchasing expediences.
- Gantry Type:Steel mobile gantry crane
- Crane Capacity of Steel Gantry Crane:0.5 ton to 10 ton, customized up to 20 ton
- Crane Span of Steel Gantry Crane:2-12 m
- Lifting Height of Steel Gantry Crane:1m-9m(customized)
- Working Class of Steel Gantry Crane: A3,A4
Then steel gantry crane specification are presented for your reference. For your customized steel mobile gantry crane design, please feel free to contact us.
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Types of Small Steel Gantry Cranes for Sale
Fixed Height Gantry, Adjustable Height Gantry , Motorized Travelling & Manual Travlling Gantry Crane for Your Selections
Based on different standards, the steel gantry cranes can be grouped into various types and crane configurations to meet the various lifting requirements and application conditions. If the following types of steel gantry cranes do not cover the one you need, please feel to cotnact us by leave a message below or contact by WhatsApp： + 86 151 3871 1597. Your tailored steel mobile gantry crane design will be sent to you within 24 working our once the required gantry crane specifications are provided.
Fixed Height Steel Gantry Crane
A Fixed Height Steel Gantry Crane features a rigid, non-adjustable frame. The vertical support legs remain at a constant height, making this crane ideal for environments where lifting height does not need to change.
Key Features:
- Simple, welded or bolted steel structure.
- No vertical height adjustment.
- Typically available in capacities from 1 to 10 tons or more.
- Can be either portable (on casters) or stationary.
- Commonly used in workshops, maintenance areas, or under fixed structures like mezzanines.
Advantages:
- Lower cost and rigid construction.
- Quick setup with minimal adjustments or maintenance.
- Suitable for repetitive tasks in consistent environments.
Limitations:
- Not suitable for areas with varying ceiling heights.
- Cannot be adapted to different working spaces.
Telescopic or Adjustable Height Steel Gantry Crane
A Telescopic Steel Gantry Crane, also called an Adjustable Height Gantry Crane, allows vertical height changes through telescoping legs. This enables the crane to pass under low clearances and then be raised for lifting tasks.
Key Features:
- Adjustable height, often in fixed increments using pins or bolts.
- Allows operators to lower or raise the crane depending on site needs.
- Often portable, equipped with caster wheels.
- Available in various capacities, typically up to 10 tons.
Advantages:
- Flexible lifting height for various working environments.
- Useful in locations with ceiling height restrictions or doorways.
- Common in field maintenance, HVAC installation, and loading operations.
Limitations:
- Slightly higher cost than fixed models.
- Adjustment takes additional time and effort.
- May have reduced rigidity when fully extended.
In terms of height adjusting methods, the adjustable steel gantry cranes can be grouped in the the hand winch adjustable steel gantry, hand turbine adjustable gantry and motorized adjustable steel gantry crane,etc.
Electric motorized adjustable steel gantry crane
Fixed Height vs. Adjustable Height Steel Gantry Crane
| Feature | Fixed Height Crane | Adjustable Height Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Height Adjustment | Not adjustable | Adjustable via telescopic legs |
| Setup Time | Fast | Slower due to height setup |
| Flexibility | Limited | More versatile |
| Structure | Simple and rigid | Slightly more complex |
| Stability | Very stable | Stable, less so when fully extended |
| Cost | Lower | Moderate |
| Best Use | Fixed-height workshops | Varying-height or mobile tasks |
Motorized Travelling Steel Gantry Cranes
Motorized travelling steel gantry cranes are designed for handling heavier loads, typically above 2 tons. These cranes are equipped with powered drive units that allow smooth, controlled movement along the floor or track, improving efficiency and safety during frequent or high-capacity operations.
Key Characteristics:
- Powered movement via electric motors.
- Supports larger capacities, often from 2 tons up to 10 tons or more.
- Suitable for continuous-duty environments and larger workshops.
- Can be paired with electric hoists and remote control systems.
Applications:
Ideal for heavy load handling such as:
- Machinery assembly or relocation.
- Steel fabrication and logistics operations.
- High-frequency lifting tasks in production or warehouse settings.
Hand-Push Steel Gantry Cranes
Hand-push steel gantry cranes are typically used for light-duty material handling tasks, especially where lifting capacities are under 2 tons. These cranes are manually moved by pushing or pulling along smooth floors, making them suitable for occasional or low-frequency use.
Key Characteristics:
- Manual movement, no power supply needed.
- Designed for lifting lighter loads in small to medium-sized workshops.
- Common in maintenance, assembly, and repair environments.
- Available with fixed or adjustable height designs.
Applications:
Ideal for light load handling such as:
- HVAC component installation.
- Engine or equipment maintenance.
- Light fabrication or part transfer in small shops.
Hand-Push vs. Motorized Steel Gantry Cranes
In terms of power supply of crane travelling, the steel gantry cranes also can be provided with hand push steel gantry, motorized travellign steel gantry crane and rail travelling steel gantry crane,etc.
Hand Travelling vs. Motorized Travelling Steel Gantry Crane
| Feature | Hand Travelling Crane | Motorized Travelling Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Control | Manual push or pull by operator | Electric motor-driven |
| Travel Speed | Slow and depends on operator effort | Faster and consistent |
| Power Requirement | No power needed | Requires electrical power |
| Cost | Lower | Higher due to motor and controls |
| Maintenance | Minimal | Requires motor and electrical upkeep |
| Operator Effort | High for heavy loads or long distances | Minimal effort |
| Best Use | Light-duty or occasional use | Frequent, heavy-duty operations |
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Types of Small Steel Gantry Cranes for Sale
Design Features of Steel Gantry Cranes , Reliable Portable Steel Gantry Cranes
For different steel gantry crane manufacturers, the steel gantry cranes provided have their own features. As an experienced steel gantry crane factory, our steel gantry cranes have theire unique features in the following terms:
Main girder designs of small steel gantry cranes
For different applications, the main girder of the steel gantry cranes can be designed into
- I-beam is used as the main girder, when the small gantry crane is designed with 2-3 meters span.
- I beam with a welded steel square tube as the main girder, when the steel gantry crane is designed with span length larger than 6 meters.
- The truss beam is usually adopted when the steel gantry crane is designed with larger tonnage and large span. All the material added on the beam is aimed to increase the horizontal rigidity.
- Box girder beam which is similar to the main girder of MH type single girder gantry crane is widely adopted, when the small steel gantry crane is used for load handling with weight around 10 tons and span around 5-7 meters;
I-beam, generally used for steel gantry with 2-3 meters span
Reinforced square steel tube is welded on the I-beam, generally used for steel gantry with a span of about 6 meters
Reinforced square steel tube is welded on the I-beam, generally used for steel gantry with a span of about 6 meters
The truss frame is welded on the I beam to increase the horizontal rigidity, which is used on the steel gantry with larger tonnage and large span
Box girder beam, similar to the main girder of MH single girder gantry crane,is usually adopted for steel gantry crane of 10 tons, span 5-7 meters.
20 ton steel gantry crane with motorized travelling design
Supporting leg designs of steel gantry cranes
- Standard structure - For standard steel gantry crane, the supporting leg is usually adopt A frame structure, that is a supporting column with diagonal braces.
- Box structure supporting leg is used for steel gantry with lager capacity about 10 ton -15 ton.
- Inverted A letter structure supporting legs are used for steel gantry cranes with large height, large span, which usualluy is more than 6 meters to 8 meters.
Column + diagonal brace,the standard supporting leg structure for steel gantry
Box structure gantry legs is used when capacity is about 10 ton -1 5 ton
Inverted A structure is used for steel gantry crane with large height & large span, more than 6 meters to 8 meters.
Features of steel gantry crane: Why to select our steel gantry crane?
Among the numerous steel gantry crane manufacturer and supplier in China, what make our steel mobile gantry crane outstanding. Please check the following advantages and features of our steel gantry cranes and then you can make your own decision.
The portable gantry produced by our factory
- 1. high-strength bolts with 8.8 safety grade, higher safety .
- 2. Laser cutting steel plate with precision hole position.
- 3. The connecting plate is a 10mm standardized connecting plate.
- 4. Modularization connecting plates are all produced with exact sizes and hole positions which can be dissembled freely with high versatility .
The other portable gantry manufacturer
- 1: The bolts are blackened with safety grade 4.8.
- 2: No modular gantry crane parts and components which should be marked before installation.
- 3: The connecting flange is 8mm steel plate with relatively poor rigidity.
- 4: The acute angle of the flange is exposed, which is easy to cause damage to the clothes and body.
The portable gantry produced by our factory
- 1: The bottom beam is sealed with high sealing performance, preventing the entry of sundries and avoiding the corrosion of the inner side of the steel tube.
- 2: The connection between the bottom beam and the diagonal brace adopts the inner connection of the ear piece, which makes the operation of steel gantry assured with no bump and danger.
- 3: The walking wheel is fixed with the bottom with bolts, which is detachable and easy to replace.
The other portable gantry manufacturer
- 1: The bottom beam is not sealed and welded with poor sealing performance which makes the inner side of steel tube corroded easily by moisture;
- 2: The connecting flange is exposed to air which is easy to cause bump, and danger.
- 3: The walking wheels are welded to the bottom beam which make the wheel replacement much difficult when the gantry wheel is damaged.
The portable gantry produced by our crane factory
- 1: The thickness of the flange plate, connected the main column and the gantry beam, should be no less than 14 mm when the capacity of steel gantry is under 3 tons, and it would be 16 mm in thickness when steel gantry crane is with the capacity of 3 ton to 10 ton.
- 2: The flange bolts are grade 8.8 high-strength bolts, and no less than 8 bolts are used on one side as standard.
- 3: The end side of the beam is welded with the sealing plate to increase the stability of the main beam and the overall appearance.
The mobile steel gantry provided by other gantry manufacturer
- 1: The connecting flange is an 8mm shear plate with poor rigidity;
- 2: A few of bolts are used for connection and they are not grade 8.8 high-strength bolts which making the safety factor of steel gantry crane is low;
- 3: The endside of the beam is not welded with the sealing plate providing poor stability and aesthetics.
The portable gantry produced by our crane factory
- 1.The steel crane is made of brand new Q235b steel. .
- 2. Plastic film-nylon woven bag-sealing film three-layer packaging, tight packaging.
The mobile steel gantry provided by other gantry manufacturer
- 1. Made of waste steel pipes, the surface is seriously rusted and there are potential safety hazards.
- 2. The single-layer partial stretch film packaging cannot protect the crane well, and it is easy to bump the paint surface during the transportation and transfer process.
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FAQs of Small steel gantry cranes
- How many ways are there for the steel gantry crane to turn around? Which type i is the default or standardization one?
In-situ 360° rotation and Common types 360° rotation, the default or standardized one is common type rotation, which will be presented in the following videos for your reference.
The in-situ rotation is that the steel gantry crane turns about or rotates with the midpoint between the two wheels as the center of rotation. This type of rotation is widely adopted when the application space is relatively small for example, the span of the factory building is 10m, and the span of the gantry crane is 6m, in this case, it is necessary to adopted the in-situ 360 degrees rotating .A normal rotation is the steel gantry crane rotates with one side of the supporting leg and wheel at center.
- For different types of turning operation, do the steel gantry cranes adopt different types of remote controls?
The remote controls used for the two types of turning operations are the same, but there are two types of remote controls can be used for the operation of steel gantry crane one is the remote control with combination key and the other is designed with single key control.
The combination button control means the turning operation is conducted by pressing on two buttons. For example, 1 is to turn left, 2 is to turn right, south+1 is to turn left, and south+2 is to turn right. North +1 is to turn left, and if you only press 1, it is an invalid command.
Single button control means the turning operation can be controlled by pressing on one button, to turning left or turn right. Single-button control operation is more convenient, but with more complicated electrical appliances and higher control price. And the selection is depends on your lifting requirements and application conditions.
- What is the funtion of the struts of the ground beams of hand push steel gantry crane ?
It is designed for steel gantry crane to get higher stability under loading which is standardized for hand-push steel gantry with capacity of 10 tons and above and optional design for steel gantry with small tonnages.
- Can the portable steel gantry crane move about under loading?
The portable steel gantry crane can be moved under loading when it adopts the motorized travelling system. On the other hand, it is not supposed to move when it is with the loads when it adopts the hand push travelling design. It is highly recommended that the steel gantry cranes adopts motorized travelling when the rated capacity is 5 ton or above.
- Can the small steel gantry crane be equipped with a cable reel?
Yes, the small steel gantry crane also can be equipped with cable reel which is largely depends on the customer's requirements. If the workshop space is relatively small, there is no need for the installation of a cable reel,and it is not a standard configuration.
What is the material of the crane wheel of steel gantry crane ? Are all of four wheels onmi-directional wheels or universal wheels?
Polyurethane, two swivel wheels, two directional wheels, all with brakes.
If the portable gantry crane with trackless design , what does the driving wheel generally look like?
- What is the insulation level and protection level of electric motor for travelling of non rail steel gantry crane ?
protection grade IP54, insulation grade F.
- What is the difference between the double-girder small steel gantry crane and MG type double-girder gantry crane except the crane wheels and crane rails, especially in terms of crane structure and configuration?
The structure of the portable steel gantry crane and MH type of double girder gantry crane is completely different. The main body of the small steel gantry crane is welded by steel pipes, which is a light structure compared to the traditional MG. And the standard configuration is totally different but customized design and configurations are available based on requirements.
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- Main Specifications - Capacity: 0.5–550 tons | Span: up to 40m | Speed: 0.8–12 m/min | Duty: A3–A7 | Power: 380–690V, 50/60Hz | Control: pendant/remote/cabin
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