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Gantry cranes are important lifting equipment in modern industry and logistics. They are widely used in ports, railways, construction sites, and other places because of their stable structure, wide operating range, and strong carrying capacity. Different types of gantry cranes have their own characteristics in design and application, which can meet diverse lifting needs. If you don’t know which gantry crane is suitable for your use scenario, this article will systematically introduce different types of gantry cranes and their characteristics to help you understand the selection and application scenarios of this key equipment. What Is A Gantry Crane? A Gantry crane gantry frame structure consists of a main beam across the horizontal direction, vertically supported legs on both sides, and other structures such as the lifting system and cab. Its legs and main beam form a solid portal frame structure, so it is called a gantry bridge crane. What Is A Gantry Crane Used For? Gantry cranes are mainly used in harbor container handling, large-scale material handling, hydropower engineering, railroad manufacturing, and other projects, with a variety of functions, which can effectively complete…