MH Single Girder Gantry Crane with CD/MD Wire Rope Hoist

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Single girder gantry crane with electric hoist,i.e,cd/md rope hoist /chain hoist,up to 20 ton for general material handling,cheap suspension hoist gantry!
Lifting Capacity :1~20t, Lifting Height : As request. Span :8~30m , Working Duty:A3,A4

MH Single Girder Gantry Crane with CD/MD Wire Rope Hoist

Product Type:	MH
Lifting Capacity:	1~20t
Span:	8~30m
Lifting Height:	According your demands
Working Class:	A3,A4
Ambient Temperature:	-20~40℃
Crane Price Rangs	More Inquiry Form
General Price Range: $3,000 – $45,000 Notes: Economical option for general material handling; CD/MD hoist keeps costs moderate. Contact us to Get Latest Price.
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Overview of MH Electric Hoist Gantry Crane Single Girder- Economical Solution

A single girder gantry crane is a small gantry crane with electric hoist as the lifting system and with rail travelling. We offer single-beam gantry cranes designed for general material handling, with lifting capacities ranging from 3 Ton to 20 Ton, working classes A3, or A4, and are widely used in factories, warehouses, stockyards, production workshops, and other settings. With more than 3 decades of gantry crane manufacturing and supplier, Yuantai Crane not only can provide the most cost-effective single girder cranes based on client special needs and the most convenient after-sale services to free your worries, but we also can enable our customers enjoy cutting-edge technology in the hoist and crane field.Single girder gantry crane is mainly consisted of the following gantry crane parts and components , such as, the gantry frame, i.e. main girder, supporting legs, bottom end beams, electric hoist lifting mechanism, travelling mechanism, and electrical control.

Single girder gantry crane drawing

The specification of the single girder gantry crane is as follow:

Product Type: MH
Lifting Capacity of Single Girder Hoist Gantry : 1~20 ton
Span Length of Single Girder Hoist Gantry: 8~30m
Working Class of Single Girder Hoist Gantry: A3, A4
Ambient Temperature of Single Girder Hoist Gantry:-25~40℃

Advantages of single girder gantry crane

Simple & reasonable crane structure, easy crane installation & operation
Good usability and high performance at a low cost
Low and simple crane maintenance
Parts of gantry cranes can be standardized, generalized, or serialized.

Features of single girder gantry crane

The main beam, support legs, ground beam, and crane traveling mechanism are the main part of a single girder gantry crane.
There are two types of main beams and support legs: box type and truss type. Box type is good for techniques and easy fabrication, while truss type is light in dead weight and strong in wind resistance. The complete machine has a low dead weight, a simple structure, and is simple to install and maintain.
If you intend to use it in an environment containing flammable, explosive, or corrosive gas, please notify Yuantai Crane so that we can outfit the gantry crane with appropriate safe devices to ensure your operation safety.
As for crane control, there are three control options: ground handle, wireless remote control, and cab control.

Ground beam with soft start motor- Parts of single girder gantry crane

Gantry crane hoist - Parts of single girder gantry crane

Crane travelling limit- Parts of single girder gantry crane

Cable Drum--Crane power supply system

Types of cantilever designs

According to lifting requirement, the single girder gantry crane can be designed with no cantilever, single cantilever and double cantilever on the both side of crane girder.

Double cantilever gantry crane with cd/md wire rope hoist

Single cantilever gantry crane with dual wire rope hoists

Single girder gantry crane with no cantilever

Double cantilever gantry crane with European style wire rope hoist

Safety feature of single girder electric hoist gantry crane

Overload protection devices are installed, which provide a loud alarm warning when overloads occur.
Limit switches are used to prevent the crane hook from being over lifted or lowered.
To ensure a long working life, a high quality polyurethane buffer is used on the hoist gantry crane.
For the sake of your operator's safety, room control and remote control are available.
In the event of an unstable voltage supply, low voltage protection is used.
When an emergency occurs, an emergency stop button is installed to stop the equipment.
Current overload protection system, as well as others, and so on.

Application of single girder gantry crane

A single girder gantry crane is a type of general use gantry crane that is commonly used in open ground, warehouses, ports, the granite industry, the cement pipe industry, open yards, container depots, and shipyards, among other places.

As for the material handling in hazardous application, it is is strictly prohibited. For example, the electric hoist single girder gantry rane is not allowed to handle melt metal, flammable, or explosive objects, etc.

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Single girder gantry crane comparison: Box type v.s. Truss type

Box type single girder gantry cranes and truss type single girder gantry cranes are the two types of single girder gantry cranes. What are the distinctions between the various types of single girder overhead cranes? Generally,

Box type single girder gantry crane

The box type single girder gantry crane is a medium-sized crane that travels in track and is usually equipped with a standard CD MD electric hoist as the lifting mechanism, with the electric hoist traversing along the lower flange of the main girder, which is made of high-quality steel plates.

Truss Type Single Girder Gantry Crane

A truss type single girder gantry crane is constructed of truss girder, made of steel bars, with lighter dead weight and higher wind resistant ability, compared with that of box type gantry crane.

Box girder design single beam ganry crane

MH Single Girder Gantry Crane FAQs for Practical Buyers

When selecting an MH electric hoist gantry crane, buyers often focus on capacity and price—but real-world performance depends on details like structure type, working duty, installation conditions, and future usage. Below are the most common and practical questions from crane buyers to help you make the right decision.

The MH single girder gantry crane is ideal for general material handling in factories, warehouses, stockyards, and outdoor yards. It is designed for A3–A4 duty class, meaning moderate usage with intermittent lifting. It performs best in environments without extreme hazards such as explosive gases or molten metal handling.

Box girder gantry cranes are more commonly used due to their strong structure, better stability, and easier fabrication. They are suitable for most indoor and standard outdoor applications. Truss girder cranes, on the other hand, are lighter and offer better wind resistance, making them more suitable for outdoor use in windy areas or where reducing dead weight is important.

Buyers should not only consider the rated lifting capacity (1–20 tons) but also the maximum load including lifting tools and safety margin (typically +20–30%). Span selection (8–30m) depends on your working area width and rail layout. Always confirm the largest and heaviest load you will handle, as well as future expansion needs.

Pendant control is the most economical and suitable for short-distance operation. Wireless remote control improves flexibility and operator safety, especially in outdoor or larger areas. Cabin control is typically used for higher duty or larger cranes but is less common for single girder gantry cranes. Most buyers prefer remote control for convenience and safety.

Yes. For outdoor use, features such as rain covers, windproof devices, anti-corrosion coatings, and cable drum power supply systems can be added. If your site has special conditions like high humidity, dust, or temperature extremes (-25℃ to 40℃), it is important to inform the manufacturer for proper design adjustments.

Buyers should confirm rail foundation quality, ground levelness, and power supply compatibility before purchase. Improper rail installation can lead to misalignment and increased wheel wear. Also, ensure sufficient space for crane traveling and maintenance access.

Standard safety features include overload protection, lifting limit switches, emergency stop button, low voltage protection, buffers, and current overload protection. These ensure safe operation and extend equipment lifespan.

Yes. The simple structure of a single girder gantry crane makes it easy to install, operate, and maintain. Standardized components like electric hoists and motors reduce maintenance complexity and spare parts costs, making it a cost-effective solution for long-term use.