Underhung Crane, Chinese style Underhung Overhead Crane with CD/MD Hoist -LX Series

Underslung cranes are a great option when supporting steel work is not possible and optimum hook coverage is required. LX series of single girder udnerslung cranes is type of light weight single girder overhead crane with underslung crane design, equipped with cd/md wire rope hoist/ chain hoist, for light duty workshop overhead material handling crane, which utilizes your ceiling structure and overhead room to make the best use of your overhead clearance and offer the largest floor room for your workshop.

The single girder underslung crane is built to international standards. It is a light duty overhead crane with a single bridge girder that runs on a suspension track and is typically equipped with a CD1 and/or MD1 type electric wire rope hoist. The lifting capacity of the single girder underslung crane is 1–10 ton, the span is 3–15 m, and the traveling speed is 20–30 m/min. Customized underslung crane designs are available based on application conditions and customer needs.

Basic structure of single girder underslung crane

The main girder, cross beam, electric hoist, electric parts, lifting mechanic devices, and so on comprise the single girder underslung crane.

LX single girder underslung crane drawing

Application of single girder underslung crane

When supporting steel work is not possible and optimum hook coverage is required, underslung cranes are an excellent choice.

Single girder underslung cranes, also known as under-hung, under-running, or suspension cranes, are ideal for factories and warehouses that require a large amount of free space with no obstructions. They allow for more flexible production flow while also improving safety and accessibility when a process necessitates the use of floor-traveling vehicles as well as hoisting cranes. The under running cranes runs on track beams that are part of the building's roof structure, eliminating the need for supporting floor columns. The under slung crane runs on the lower flanges of track beams suspended from the roof or ceiling. Tha’s why, the udnerlusng crane also is called ceiling crane or ceiling mounted crane, etc.

The light duty single girder underlung crane is typically used in general use applications and environments that there is no contain combustible, explosive, or corrosive substances or media, such as machinery assembly, warehouses, caves, and so on.

Main features of single girder underslung crane

• One type of main girder is made up of I-beams and H beam and is used to lift small tonnage loads, while the other is made up of U-shaped steel and I-beams and is used to lift large tonnage loads.
• All overhead hoist and crane movements are independent and can be performed at the same time.
• Flat cables or special cables make up the electric hoist power supply.
• The electric overhead crane hoist can be customized to meet your needs.
• Ground control methods include a pendant and a remote control.

Single girder beam / bridge beam - main parts of single girder underslung cranes 

End carriages / end truck for single girder underslung cranes

Electric wire rope hoist trolley for single girder underslung overhead crane 

 Remote crane control - Parts of single girder underslung crane 

Advantages of single girder underslung crane

• Consistent quality is one of the advantages of using a single girder underslung crane.
• End truck of the underslung crane is designed with an optimized structure.
• For optimal load distribution, the rigid beam girders or welded box girders are adopted optionally.
• Loads can be handled directly adjacent to the building wall using girder ends that are tailored to the application requirements.

Factors to consider w hen buying an underlung crane

When buy an underslung crane, the following should be considered:
Is the your building structure strong enough to support the weight of underslung crane system and the rated load weight? If this is not possible, a freestanding overhead crane system is an option. The disadvantage of a freestanding crane system is that it takes up floor space that could otherwise be used for production or other purposes.

In general, the single girder underslung overhead crane kits have greater flexibility, functionality, and ergonomic solutions, whereas the higher running overhead crane kits have higher capacity lifts, higher lift heights, and more overhead room.

If you require an overhead underslung crane and are unsure whether to choose the top running crane system or the under running crane system, please leave a message below.

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