5 Ton Truss Girder Gantry Crane | Custom Outdoor Single Girder Crane
Short Video Description
This video shows a 5 ton gantry crane with truss girder designed for outdoor material handling. The crane uses a lightweight single girder truss structure supported by gantry legs and ground-mounted rails. It is suitable for steel yards, fabrication workshops, construction sites, storage yards, precast plants and other outdoor lifting applications.
The 5 ton single girder gantry crane, also known as a single girder portal gantry crane or outdoor Goliath crane, uses a truss-type main girder instead of a conventional solid box girder. The open truss structure can provide a favorable strength-to-weight ratio for applications where the crane span, lifting height and structural requirements allow this configuration.
A 5 ton truss gantry crane can be customized according to the customer's span, lifting height, rail gauge, travelling distance, cantilever requirement and working frequency. The truss girder is engineered together with the gantry legs, end carriages, wheels and travelling mechanism so that the complete crane can meet the required structural and operating conditions.
For a 5 ton outdoor gantry crane, the main technical parameters include lifting capacity, span, lifting height, truss girder design, rail gauge, travelling distance, duty class, wheel load, power supply and outdoor working environment. Wind conditions, corrosion protection and foundation loads should also be considered when the crane operates in an exposed outdoor yard.
Main Technical Specifications
| Item | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Crane type | 5 Ton Single Girder Gantry Crane / Truss Girder Gantry Crane / Single Girder Portal Gantry Crane / Goliath Crane |
| Rated capacity | 5 ton |
| Crane application | Outdoor material handling, steel yards, fabrication, construction and storage |
| Main girder design | Welded truss girder / lattice-type single girder, customized according to structural calculation |
| Gantry structure | A-frame gantry legs with end carriages and ground travelling system |
| Span | 8 – 30 m, customized according to site layout and structural requirements |
| Lifting height | 6 – 15 m, customized according to required hook height |
| Cantilever options | No Cantilever / Single Cantilever / Double Cantilever |
| Cantilever length | Typically 1 – 6 m per side, subject to structural calculation |
| Rail gauge | 6 – 30 m, customized according to crane leg arrangement and wheel load |
| Travelling distance | 20 – 500 m+, according to outdoor rail layout |
| Hoisting system | Electric wire rope hoist / electric hoist trolley |
| Hoisting speed | 3 – 10 m/min, single speed, two speed or VFD |
| Trolley speed | 20 – 30 m/min, VFD available |
| Crane travelling speed | 20 – 40 m/min, customized according to duty class |
| Duty class | ISO A3 – A6 / FEM 1Am – 3m, selected according to working frequency |
| Wheel arrangement | 4 / 8 wheels or engineered configuration according to calculated wheel load |
| Rail | P38 / P43 / P50 / QU70 or rail selected according to wheel load |
| Control | Pendant / Radio Remote / Operator Cabin |
| Power supply | 380V / 50Hz / 3Ph standard; 400V, 415V, 440V, 460V and 60Hz available |
| Safety devices | Overload limiter, lifting and travelling limit switches, emergency stop, buffers, travel limits and warning alarms |
| Outdoor protection | Weather-resistant electrical protection, protective coating, motor protection and wind-resistant design according to site conditions |
| Working temperature | Typically -20°C to +40°C, customized for special environments |
| Applications | Steel yards, fabrication workshops, construction sites, precast plants, storage yards, machinery assembly and outdoor material handling |
| Yuantai Crane engineering experience | Yuantai Crane engineers the truss girder, gantry legs, end carriages, wheels, rails, hoisting system and travelling mechanism as one complete crane system. The design is checked against capacity, span, lifting height, duty class, wheel load, wind conditions and actual outdoor operating requirements. |
Why Use a Truss Girder for a 5 Ton Gantry Crane?
A truss girder gantry crane uses a lattice or open-frame girder made from interconnected structural members. Compared with a conventional solid box girder, the truss configuration can reduce structural dead weight in suitable applications while providing the required bending and stiffness characteristics.
For a 5 ton single girder gantry crane, a truss girder can be considered when the crane requires a relatively long span or when reducing the main girder self-weight is beneficial. However, the choice between a truss girder and box girder should be based on span, lifting height, wheel load, deflection, wind load, fabrication requirements and operating conditions, not only on material weight.
Yuantai Crane engineers the truss girder, gantry legs and travelling system as a complete structure. This allows the crane design to balance structural strength, stiffness, crane stability, manufacturing requirements and the customer's available installation area.
5 Ton Truss Girder Gantry Crane vs Box Girder Gantry Crane
| Feature | Truss Girder Gantry Crane | Box Girder Gantry Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Main structure | Open truss or lattice-type girder | Closed welded box girder |
| Self-weight | Can be relatively low for suitable spans and structural requirements | Generally heavier depending on girder dimensions |
| Typical advantage | Favorable strength-to-weight ratio and open structural design | Compact closed section, good torsional stiffness and widely used industrial configuration |
| Typical application | Outdoor yards, construction sites, storage areas and selected long-span applications | Workshops, factories, yards and general industrial lifting |
| Engineering consideration | Truss member strength, buckling, deflection, connections and wind load | Plate thickness, section strength, deflection, torsion and local stability |
Neither structure is universally better. For a custom 5 ton outdoor gantry crane, Yuantai engineers select the main girder type according to the actual span, lifting height, duty class, wheel load, wind conditions, manufacturing requirements and customer budget.
Where Is a 5 Ton Outdoor Gantry Crane Used?
The 5 ton outdoor gantry crane is suitable for applications where loads need to be lifted and transferred across an open working area. The ground rail system allows the crane to travel along the required handling route without depending on an overhead crane runway inside a building.
- Steel storage yards
- Steel fabrication workshops
- Construction sites
- Precast concrete plants
- Machinery assembly areas
- Outdoor equipment storage
- Industrial material yards
- General outdoor lifting and loading areas
FAQ
Common questions about 5 ton truss girder gantry cranes, single girder gantry cranes, outdoor Goliath cranes, portal cranes and custom outdoor material handling solutions.
1. What is a 5 ton truss girder gantry crane?
A 5 ton truss girder gantry crane is a ground-travelling gantry crane with a 5 ton rated lifting capacity and an open truss or lattice-type main girder. The truss girder is supported by two gantry legs and normally travels on ground rails.
It can be used as a 5 ton single girder gantry crane for outdoor material handling in steel yards, construction sites, fabrication areas and storage yards. The truss structure is engineered according to the required span, lifting height, duty class and calculated loads.
2. Why choose a truss girder instead of a box girder for a 5 ton gantry crane?
A truss girder can provide a favorable strength-to-weight ratio in suitable crane applications. Its open structural arrangement can help reduce the self-weight of the main girder when the span and structural requirements are appropriate.
However, the choice depends on span, deflection, wheel load, wind load, structural stability, fabrication and operating conditions. Yuantai Crane selects the girder type based on engineering calculations rather than using a truss structure simply to reduce steel weight.
3. Is a 5 ton single girder gantry crane suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. A 5 ton outdoor single girder gantry crane can be used for steel yards, construction sites, fabrication workshops, storage areas and other outdoor material handling applications.
For outdoor installation, Yuantai Crane considers wind load, corrosion protection, electrical enclosure protection, travelling rail foundation, wheel load and local environmental conditions during the crane design.
4. Can the 5 ton truss girder gantry crane be customized?
Yes. A custom 5 ton gantry crane can be designed according to the customer's required span, lifting height, rail gauge, travelling distance, cantilever length, hook coverage and working frequency.
Yuantai Crane can also customize the truss girder, gantry legs, hoist, travelling mechanism, control system, power supply and outdoor protection according to the project requirements.
5. What technical data is needed for a 5 ton gantry crane quotation?
For a 5 ton gantry crane quotation, provide the lifting capacity, span, lifting height, rail gauge, travelling distance, cantilever length, working frequency, power supply and site layout.
For an outdoor project, information about wind speed, working temperature, rain or dust exposure and foundation conditions is also useful. A simple site drawing showing the crane operating area can help Yuantai engineers determine the appropriate truss girder and gantry configuration.
6. What is the typical span and lifting height of a 5 ton truss gantry crane?
A typical 5 ton single girder gantry crane can be designed with approximately an 8–30 m span and 6–15 m lifting height. The actual dimensions are customized according to the working area and structural requirements.
Yuantai Crane considers the complete crane geometry, including truss girder deflection, gantry leg stability, wheel load, rail gauge, wind load and foundation conditions, before finalizing the crane dimensions.
7. What experience does Yuantai Crane have with custom truss gantry cranes?
Yuantai Crane has engineering and manufacturing experience with single girder gantry cranes, portal cranes, Goliath cranes and custom outdoor gantry crane structures. The engineering team can evaluate truss and box girder configurations according to the customer's lifting and site requirements.
For a 5 ton truss girder gantry crane, Yuantai engineers review the main girder, gantry legs, end carriages, wheels, rails, hoisting system, travelling mechanism and foundation loads. The final design is matched to the customer's span, lifting height, duty class, wind conditions and actual outdoor working environment.
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