20 Ton Gantry Crane Delivered to UAE: Outdoor Material Yard Project

VOITTO Crane supplied a customized 20 ton козловой кран to a steel fabrication yard in Dubai, UAE. This crane is specifically designed for outdoor operations, with a span of 25 meters and a lifting height of 9 meters. It is equipped with both a cab control system and a remote control system, allowing users to operate the equipment to perform material handling tasks in open-air stockpiles and manufacturing areas.

История проекта

In March, a Dubai-based steel fabrication company contacted us to purchase a 20-ton gantry crane for handling heavy steel plates, structural beams, and structural components in open-air storage yards and fabrication areas. This customer’s manufacturing facility processes structural steel components, requiring frequent movement of materials between the raw material yard, the cutting and welding stations, and the finished goods shipping area. Before the implementation of this project, the facility primarily relied on mobile cranes and forklifts to perform lifting operations, which not only limited production throughput but also caused scheduling delays during peak production periods.

As the volume of customer orders increased, management recognized the need for a dedicated lifting solution to enable continuous operations within the yard. After comparing various options, the customer ultimately decided to purchase a double-girder gantry crane.

Проблемы проекта

After consulting with the client, our team of technical experts gained a basic understanding of the client’s operating environment and operational requirements. VOITTO Crane faces a number of challenges and difficulties related to on-site conditions.

Outdoor Operating Environment: Dubai’s climate is characterized by high temperatures, intense solar radiation, and wind-blown sand. This environment places higher demands on the selection of structural coatings, electrical enclosures, and components. Conventional indoor cranes are not designed to withstand such harsh conditions. Therefore, their structure, coating systems, and electrical control cabinets must be modified accordingly during the initial design phase.

Heavy-duty Material Handling Requirements: Steel structural components in the customer’s outdoor yard often weigh up to 20 metric tons, and many of these components are slender with an uneven distribution of their center of gravity. Safe handling operations require the hoisting system to have precise control capabilities at low speeds, while the structural design must ensure that deformation under rated loads remains within acceptable limits.

Constrained Installation Conditions: The yard layout includes fixed storage racks and processing areas, and the production schedule is tight, making extended downtime impossible. The design of the gantry crane’s rail layout, leg spacing, and overall footprint must accommodate the site’s existing space constraints, while the installation process must also ensure that disruption to daily manufacturing operations is kept to a minimum.

Shipping and Installation: VOITTO Crane transported the equipment from the factory to Dubai, which required meticulous coordination of all tasks and a delivery schedule aligned with the customer’s construction timeline. In addition, remote technical support was provided to guide the customer’s local team through the unloading, assembly, and commissioning processes.

Purchase Cost and Operating Cost: In addition to considering the initial purchase cost, customers also expect the 20 ton gantry crane to offer the advantage of low long-term maintenance costs and to maintain a long service life under continuous outdoor operating conditions.

Решение VOITTO

VOITTO Crane’s engineering team worked directly with the customer to translate these site conditions into a customized gantry crane specification, supported through manufacturing, shipping, and installation.

Custom Gantry Crane Design: This crane is designed with a span of 25 meters and a lifting height of 9 meters to accommodate the customer’s site layout. To meet the 20-ton lifting capacity across the entire span while minimizing headroom loss, the project employs a double-girder structure, ensuring the crane can operate normally within the site’s existing vertical headroom constraints.

Конструктивное проектирование: Finite element analysis was performed on the main girder and end girders to verify deflection and stress levels under rated loads and typical wind loads encountered in open-air storage yards. The box-section main girder is fabricated from high-strength structural steel, which ensures sufficient stiffness across the 25-meter span while effectively controlling the crane’s dead weight.

Adaptation for UAE Environment: The VOITTO Crane technical team made the following design adjustments to ensure that the gantry cranes are suitable for outdoor operation under the climatic conditions of the United Arab Emirates.

• Защита от коррозии: The exterior is coated with multiple layers of epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat, making it suitable for high-humidity and coastal environments.
• Dust Protection: The control cabinet and motor housing utilize sealed electrical enclosures with an IP55 protection rating or higher.
• High-Temperature Resistance: The motor and drive components are designed for continuous operation at ambient temperatures exceeding 45°C.
• Outdoor Electrical Protection: The equipment is equipped with weatherproof junction boxes, shielded cable systems, and protected sliding contact cables.

Reliable Lifting System: This crane is equipped with a European hoist trolley with a rated load capacity of 20 metric tons and features a dual-brake safety system to ensure the load is securely locked in place in the event of a power failure. Both the hoisting and travel mechanisms are equipped with variable-frequency drives, enabling operators to achieve precise, low-speed control when positioning long structural components.

Installation & Technical Support: VOITTO Crane maintains a 24-hour response time for its customers. During the manufacturing process before shipment, relevant inspections confirm that the weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and coating thickness all meet the required standards. The project team is responsible for coordinating the logistics of transporting oversized structural components and providing remote installation guidance to the customer’s local contractors.

Технические характеристики оборудования

Отзывы клиентов

Mohammed Al Hashmi, the client’s representative, said, “Since its installation, the 20 ton gantry crane has been operating reliably. The 25-meter span and 9-meter lifting height are a perfect fit for our site layout. The VOITTO team remained highly responsive throughout the manufacturing process and provided clear guidance during installation, which helped us commission the crane smoothly without any major delays.”

Подвести итог

This project fully embodies VOITTO Crane’s philosophy: to design cranes based on the customer’s actual on-site conditions, rather than simply providing standardized catalog products. The 20 ton gantry crane ultimately delivered is robust, durable, and cost-effective. It not only enhances the efficiency and safety of the client’s daily material handling operations but also ensures long-term operational reliability. The success of this project is a strong testament to VOITTO Crane’s capabilities and highlights its expertise in providing customized gantry crane solutions for the demanding outdoor environments of the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

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ЧАСТО ЗАДАВАЕМЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ

How is the gantry crane adapted for outdoor use in the UAE climate?

The crane uses anti-corrosion coatings, sealed IP55-rated electrical enclosures, high-temperature motor ratings, and weatherproof cabling, allowing continuous outdoor operation in Dubai’s heat, sun exposure, and dust conditions.

Can this 20 ton gantry crane be customized for different span requirements?

Yes. VOITTO Crane engineers each gantry crane around the customer’s site layout, adjusting span, lifting height, and leg configuration. The 25 m span used in this UAE project was specified to match the customer’s yard dimensions.

Which control options are available for this gantry crane supplier UAE project?

This project used a cab control system combined with wireless remote control, giving operators flexibility to position loads from a safe distance while handling long structural steel sections across the yard.

Is technical support available during the installation of an outdoor gantry crane?

Yes. VOITTO Crane provided manufacturing inspection, transportation coordination, and remote installation guidance for this project, supporting the customer’s local contractor through commissioning and load testing.