2 Ton Gantry Crane | Single Girder Indoor Goliath & Portal Crane


Short Video Description

This video shows a 2 ton single girder gantry crane with a simple and economical structure for indoor material handling. It is suitable for workshops, factories, maintenance areas, machine assembly, warehouses and other locations where a small lifting crane is required.

 

A 2 ton indoor gantry crane can be supplied as a fixed-height or customized configuration according to the workshop layout. The main design parameters include lifting capacity, span, lifting height, rail gauge, travelling distance, hoist type, duty class, wheel load and power supply. These parameters are considered together before the final crane design and quotation.

Main Technical Specifications

Item Technical Specification
Crane type 2 Ton Single Girder Gantry Crane / 2 Ton Portal Crane / 2 Ton Goliath Crane
Rated capacity 2 ton
Crane application Indoor material handling, workshop lifting, factory maintenance and warehouse handling
Girder design Single welded girder with A-frame gantry legs
Gantry configuration Indoor fixed-height gantry / customized gantry structure
Span 3 – 18 m, customized according to workshop layout
Lifting height 3 – 30 m, customized according to required hook height
Clearance height Customized according to building height and required lifting clearance
Travelling distance 10 – 100 m+, according to workshop or factory layout
Hoisting system Electric wire rope hoist / electric chain hoist
Hoisting speed 3 – 8 m/min, single speed, two speed or VFD
Trolley speed 10 – 20 m/min, customized
Crane travelling speed 10 – 20 m/min, customized
Duty class ISO A3 – A5 / FEM 1Am – 2m, selected according to working frequency
Wheel arrangement 4 wheels or engineered wheel arrangement according to calculated wheel load
Rail P18 / P24 / P38 or rail selected according to wheel load and floor design
Control Pendant control / Radio Remote Control
Power supply 380V / 50Hz / 3Ph standard; 400V, 415V, 440V, 460V and 60Hz available
Safety devices Overload limiter, lifting limit switch, travelling limit switch, emergency stop, buffers and warning alarm
Indoor protection Electrical protection and enclosure configuration selected according to workshop dust, humidity and operating environment
Working temperature Typically -20°C to +40°C, customized for special environments
Applications Machine workshops, factories, warehouses, maintenance areas, assembly workshops, equipment repair and small production areas
Yuantai Cranes engineering experience Yuantai Cranes engineers the single girder, gantry legs, end carriages, wheels, hoist and electrical system according to the required capacity, span, lifting height, duty class, wheel load and actual indoor working conditions.

FAQ

Common questions about 2 ton single girder gantry cranes, indoor gantry cranes, 2 ton portal cranes, 2 ton Goliath cranes and economical small gantry crane designs.

1. What is a 2 ton single girder gantry crane?

A 2 ton single girder gantry crane is a ground-travelling gantry crane with one main girder and a 2 ton rated lifting capacity. It is commonly used for small and medium-duty material handling in workshops, factories, warehouses and maintenance areas.

Yuantai Cranes designs the single girder, gantry legs, hoist, travelling mechanism, wheels and electrical system according to the required span, lifting height, duty class and actual working conditions.

2. Is a 2 ton gantry crane suitable for indoor use?

Yes. A 2 ton indoor gantry crane is suitable for workshops, factories, warehouses, equipment maintenance and machine assembly where a building overhead crane runway is unavailable or not economical to install.

For indoor applications, Yuantai Cranes considers the available building height, hook clearance, span, floor condition, travelling distance and wheel load when determining the crane dimensions and travelling system.

3. What is the difference between a 2 ton portal crane and a 2 ton Goliath crane?

In many industrial applications, 2 ton portal crane and 2 ton Goliath crane are used to describe a gantry-type crane supported by legs and travelling on ground rails. The exact terminology varies by market and manufacturer.

For Yuantai Cranes, the final design is based on the actual engineering requirements, including span, lifting height, clearance, wheel load, rail arrangement and travelling distance, rather than the name alone.

4. Is a 2 ton single girder gantry crane economical?

A 2 ton single girder gantry crane can be an economical choice when the required capacity and working frequency do not justify a larger double girder crane. Its single-girder structure can reduce steel weight and simplify the overall crane configuration.

However, the lowest purchase price is not the only factor. Yuantai Cranes checks the girder strength, wheel load, hoist capacity, duty class, travelling mechanism and working conditions before determining the final economical configuration.

5. What technical data is needed for a 2 ton gantry crane quotation?

For a 2 ton gantry crane quotation, provide the lifting capacity, span, lifting height, hook clearance, rail gauge, travelling distance, working frequency, power supply and workshop layout.

If possible, also provide the building height, available floor area and photos of the installation location. Yuantai Cranes can then determine the appropriate single girder design, hoist type, wheel arrangement and travelling system.

6. What is the typical span and lifting height of a 2 ton indoor gantry crane?

A typical 2 ton single girder gantry crane can be designed with approximately a 3–15 m span and 3–10 m lifting height. These dimensions are not fixed limits and can be customized according to the workshop layout and required hook coverage.

Yuantai Cranes considers the complete crane geometry, including girder deflection, gantry leg stability, wheel loads, floor or rail conditions and available building clearance, before finalizing the dimensions.

7. What experience does Yuantai Cranes have with small 2 ton gantry cranes?

Yuantai Cranes has engineering and manufacturing experience with single girder gantry cranes, small portal cranes, Goliath cranes and indoor material handling cranes. The same engineering principles are applied to small-capacity cranes as to larger industrial equipment.

For a 2 ton indoor gantry crane, Yuantai engineers review the main girder, gantry legs, end carriages, wheels, hoist, travelling mechanism and electrical system according to the customer's actual lifting requirements, workshop dimensions and working frequency.

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Yuantai Cranes can engineer a 2 ton single girder gantry crane, 2 ton portal crane, 2 ton Goliath crane or small indoor gantry crane according to your workshop and material handling 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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