How to pick a crane

A number of requirements must be considered when choosing an electric crane.

Information on the lift capacity and the purpose of the operation are essential when choosing the crane appropriate for the specific mission.

The measurements of the crane are adapted to the height of the structure, on site in existing buildings and those in the process of construction. Significant savings can be reached both in construction costs and in optimal exploitation of space in existing structures, by setting the width and height and by selecting a suitable crane design.
Width, weight and maximal load capacity are essential considerations when choosing the steel frame of a single or double beam crane.

The shape of the structure dictates the decision whether to use an overhead crane or a heavy duty jib crane out of a large range of cranes available. MHP cranes adapt themselves to the project objectives and when combined with the lifting capacity there is optimal exploitation of the floor space.
When lifting long loads such as steel plates and pipes, the best solution is a dual armed crane with two hooks ensuring a better stability of the load and increasing safety and efficiency on the construction site.

The basic control system of the cranes is in the form of a box of buttons hanging on its own cable allowing the operator to control the crane from any distance within the range of the crane. Greater operational flexibility can be obtained by using a radio command system.

Crane speed is selected to allow maximum safety when using a crane pendant. Speed can be tuned to provide a two-purpose option of either high speed or low speed at a ratio of 4:1. However, to ensure maximum safety we recommend a control system with variable speeds. This can be achieved by using specially designed conversion technology for cranes.