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Single Girder Gantry Crane 1 Ton -32 Ton

Single Girder Gantry Crane, Economical Solution for You

Name: Single Girder Gantry Crane | Single Girder Hoist Gantry Crane
Brand: Yuantai Crane
Price: Request Quote USD
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Single Girder Gantry Crane, with box girder / truss beam, A frame gantry / L leg gantry design, & gantry hoist system, for 500kg - 35 ton load handling.

European Style Single Girder Gantry Crane

A Frame Single Girder Gantry Crane

single girder gantry crane, advanced low headroom gantry crane with smart hoist

Single Girder Gantry Crane 1 Ton -32 Ton
Box &Truss Girder, Full & Semi Gantry

Single Girder Gantry Crane 1 Ton -32 Ton, Economical Solution for You

As one of China’sleading gantry crane suppliers, Yuantai Crane Dongqi Group manufactures types of single girder gantry cranes to suit all applicationswithexperiences and expertise across various sectors and industries, producing material handling solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications.

General use single girder gantry cranes are used where overhead crane runways are not practical or wherethe supporting structure could not provide enough strength to support the overhead crane. Generally gantry cranes are used for moving heavy loads without the requirement of supporting facility or structure, which will save your building cost to large extent.

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Single Girder Gantry Crane Basics

All you want to know

What is single girder gantry crane? What are the different types of gantry cranes? What is a girder on a crane? What is LD type single girder EOT crane?

Definitions, Types & Components : What’s an Single Single Girder Gantry Crane ?

What's an Single Single Girder Gantry Crane ?

What's an single girder gantry crane? Single girder gantry crane is one of type of gantry cranes, one of the most frequently used gantry crane. The single girder gantry crane is consisted of one main cross girder, equipped with gantry hoist for vertical lifting , supported by A frame leg or L shape leg to run on the ground beam for horizontal movement, with capacity from 1 ton to 32 ton. According to different application requirements, single girder gantry cranes can be designed with no cantilever, with single cantilever or with double cantilever for loads handling.

All in All, single girder gantry crane is a type of economical overhead material handling solution since only one crane girder is required with various designs to meet indoor and outdoor material handling with efficiency and high safety.

Main Parts and Components of Single Girder Gantry Crane

Single girder gantry crane is mainly consisted of gantry frame, including one crane girder, legs, bottom end beams, lifting mechanism, travelling mechanism, and electrical control system. Single girder gantry crane can be designed with two hanging arms or cantilevers, single cantilever or no cantilever, depending on client's lifting requirements and application environment.

Main girder - main parts of single girder gantry crane

Ground beam- main parts of single girder gantry crane

outtrigger / support leg- main parts of single girder gantry crane

ground track or rail- main parts of single girder gantry crane

On Cantilever design

No cantilever single girder gantry crane

Single cantilever single girder gantry crane

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double cantileversingle girder gantry crane

On leg design of single girder gantry crane

A frame legsingle girder gantry crane

Truss legsingle girder gantry crane

Single leg or one legsingle girder gantry crane

L leg gantry crane

Types of Single Girder Gantry Crane Hoist

European style electric wire rope hoist forsingle girder gantry crane

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For other special lifting weights, Yuantai Crane Dongqi Group supports custom designs. If you need them, you can contact us.

Single girder gantry crane : Box Girder v.s. Truss Girder

Box type single girder gantry cranes and truss type single girder gantry cranes are the two types of single girder gantry cranes. The features of the both types of single girder gantry cranes will be presented for your reference to get your right type of single girder gantry crane design.

Box Type Single Girder Gantry Crane

The box type single girder gantry crane is a medium-sized crane that travels in a track and is usually equipped with a standard CD MD electric wire rope hoist as the lifting mechanism, with the electric hoist travelling along the main girder which is a box construction made of steel plates, with the features of high strength to ensure your crane reliability and safety.

Truss Type Single Girder Gantry Crane

The truss type single girder gantry crane is type of truss gantry crane. The truss single girder gantry crane differentiates itself with the box type gantry crane in terms of structure construction. The truss gantry crane is made of steel bars, with lighter weight and higher wind resistance, which is more frequently used in outdoor application, such as, the port, shipyard, railway line, and material yard.

Box girder gantry crane

Truss girder gantry crane

Safety Feature of Single Girder Gantry Crane

When overloads occur, overload protection devices are installed, which sound an audible alert.
Limit switches are used to prevent the crane hook from being lifted or lowered too high.
To ensure a long operating life, a high-quality polyurethane buffer is employed.
For the benefit of your operator's safety, room control and remote control are offered.
In the event of an unstable voltage supply, low voltage protection is applied.
When an emergency occurs, an emergency stop button is installed to halt the device.
Current overload protection system, as well as others

Cost & Efficiency

The cost and operational efficiency is critical when selecting single girder or single beam gantry cranes. Choosing the right crane type helps reduce expenses while maintaining reliable material handling performance.

Single girder and single beam gantry cranes offer a lower upfront cost compared to more complex double girder or bridge cranes.

Ideal for lifting loads between 1–20 tons efficiently.
Lower installation and infrastructure costs compared to double girder systems.
Simple design reduces maintenance requirements and downtime.

Single Girder Gantry cranes (or goliath gantry crane ) with a modular design break the crane into independent, standardized parts, like the travel mechanism, hoist, gantry frame, and operator cabin. This approach benefits design, production, and maintenance.

Faster Delivery: Modules assemble like building blocks and can be produced in parallel.
Lower Cost & Higher Quality: Standardized, tested parts reduce costs and improve reliability.
Flexible & Customizable: Modules can be adjusted for capacity, span, or upgraded controls.
Easier Transport & Assembly: Designed for transport limits; on-site assembly is quick and simple.

Key Advantages Comparison Table combined into a clean, complete table format:

Dimension	Traditional Design	Modular Design
Design Cycle	Long (requires repeated calculations)	Short (parameterized combinations)
Manufacturing Quality	Variable due to single-piece production	Stable (standardized processes)
Maintenance	Many different parts, hard to find spares	High interchangeability; replace a module to fix issues
On-Site Installation	Many on-site operations, long cycle (months)	Module assembly, greatly reduced cycle (weeks)

Single Girder Gantry Crane Kits Available

In addition to fully assembled cranes, single girder gantry crane kits are available for buyers who want to handle part of the assembly locally.

Include all major modules: girder, end trucks, hoist, and trolley.
Ideal for facilities with local fabrication capabilities or limited crane installation resources.
Flexible solution for workshops, yards, or steel plants needing multiple units.

Selecting the correct crane type ensures energy efficiency and smoother operations.

Reduces unnecessary energy consumption with the appropriate motor and hoist configuration.
Minimizes maintenance costs by using the right crane for load requirements.
Increases productivity by matching crane capacity to material handling needs.

Application of Single Girder Gantry Crane

The single girder gantry crane is a standard gantry crane that is commonly used in open ground, warehouses, ports, the granite business, the cement pipe industry, open yards, container depots, and shipyards, among other places. Handling molten metal, flammable, or explosive materials, on the other hand, is prohibited.

Single girder gantry cranes and single beam goliath cranes are used across a wide range of industrial environments. Choosing the right crane type depends on where you operate—indoors or outdoors—and the types of materials you handle.

Single girder gantry cranes or maintenance lifting cranes are ideal for workshops and warehouses.

Lift and move machinery, tools, and assembly components safely.
Support production lines without disrupting workflow.
Low-headroom and compact designs maximize space efficiency.

Single beam goliath cranes are perfect for yards, storage areas, and steel plants.

Move steel slabs, pipes, and other large or bulky materials.
Designed to withstand weather, dust, and outdoor conditions.
Ideal for long-span material handling where mobility and durability are key.

Portable gantry crane for light duty maintenance works and the rail travelling single girder gantry cranes are used for heavier lifting machinery during repair or servicing.

Efficiently position and lift equipment for servicing.
Reduce downtime in workshops or production lines.
Portable options provide flexibility for different workstations.

Single girder and goliath cranes help streamline material handling indoors and outdoors.

Handle a variety of load shapes and sizes efficiently.
Improve workflow and reduce manual labor risks.
Support both routine and heavy-duty operations depending on crane type.

FAQ on Single Girder Gantry Cranes -Practical Questions

Here are the most common questions from crane buyers about single girder gantry cranes, single beam goliath cranes, and maintenance lifting solutions for indoor and outdoor use.

Single girder gantry cranes are ideal for workshops or warehouses with low headroom and lifting needs from 1 to 20 tons.

Saves space while keeping material movement efficient.
Supports production line operations and equipment maintenance tasks.
Low-headroom designs allow safe lifting without interfering with workflow.

Single beam goliath cranes are designed for heavier loads and longer spans, making them perfect for yards or industrial storage areas.

Built for weather resistance and long-term durability in outdoor conditions.
Can handle steel slabs, pipes, and raw materials efficiently.
Suitable for long-span lifting where a single girder crane might not reach.

Yes, they provide flexible lifting solutions for servicing equipment in workshops or production areas.

Portable or fixed options allow easy positioning over machinery.
Helps reduce downtime during maintenance and repairs.
Ideal for lifting moderate loads without needing permanent crane installations.

A single girder crane is usually enough for moderate loads, while double girder cranes are better for heavier, frequent lifting or long spans.

Evaluate available space, load type, and operational cycles.
Consider long-term maintenance, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership.
Single girder cranes offer simpler installation and easier maintenance.

How to Select the Single Girder Gantry Crane for Your Selection?

Following considerations should be made when purchasing an overhead crane:

Lifting capacity
Lifting height
Working environment (temperature)
Working class (how many hours the crane will work in one working day)
The Voltage, frequency
Power supply requirement?
Hoist model (wire rope hoist or chain hoist, if chain hoist, manual type or electric type,manual motorized trolley)
Special functions requests? (Working area, intelligent functions etc.)

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