Gantry Crane and Hoist: How They Work Together and How to Choose the Right System
Buyers researching lifting equipment often ask how a gantry crane and hoist relate to each other, and whether a hoist is something they need to specify separately. The short answer is that a gantry crane cannot lift anything without a hoist, and a hoist cannot move a load across a facility without the structure a gantry crane provides. The gantry crane structure—including the legs, main girder, end beams, and travel wheels—is responsible for supporting the lifting system and changing its position. The hoist itself is responsible for performing vertical lifting and lowering movements. If equipped with a trolley, the trolley moves the hoist laterally along the main girder, while the gantry crane as a whole moves longitudinally along the track or ground path. Only by understanding how these three types of motion—hoisting, lateral travel, and longitudinal travel—work together can buyers select a system that truly meets their load, span, and operating conditions. Next, this article will describe the synergistic relationship between the gantry crane and hoist. Please continue reading. What Is a Gantry Crane and Hoist? A gantry crane and…