Workstation Bridge Cranes

• Eliminate manual lifting: empower a single worker to move loads from one work station to another.
• Supplement or replace multiple jib cranes and/or forklifts.
• Free-up your existing overhead cranes for larger loads: use your Spanco Freestanding Workstation Bridge Crane to move loads up to two tons quickly.
• Install flexibility: freestanding bridge cranes are ideal for rented facilities or when workflow changes are necessary; they are easily relocated and typically require a standard reinforced concrete foundation.

These durable enclosed track workstation cranes can be fully customized, including telescoping or cantilevered bridges, tractor drives, mixed-capacity systems, and more.

EASIER TO OPERATE

• Spanco enclosed track systems are easier to operate and control than patented track systems.
• Our low-profile steel track allows for greater use of ceiling space.
• The track’s “V” shaped profile prevents dirt accumulation inside tracks and maintains end truck and trolley-wheel alignment, ensuring smooth movement.
• Sturdy trussed steel track permits increased spans, meaning fewer supports are needed for runways, and overhead space is kept clear.
• Large diameter polyamide wheels provide smooth, ergonomic movement and long operating life. Optional steel wheels are available. Spark-resistant bronze wheels are available for hazardous applications (500 track only).
• For heavier or repetitive loads or travel over inaccessible areas, add a tractor drive for enclosed track systems.

An overhead bridge track crane system is a crane that helps workers move materials with a lower risk of injury due to its ergonomic features. A hoist or similar attachment securely holds the materials so that the worker can move the load from one location to another. Workstation lifting devices cover a rectangular area since the crane can move forward, backward, and side to side.

The benefits of a workstation crane include:

• High-lift capacity: Most workstation lifting systems can move loads of 250 to 4,000 pounds.
• Increased productivity and quality: Workers can move loads more productively with an overhead traveling crane than other material handling systems since they require less manual effort to move the load. The crane will move the load more safely, preventing damage to the product.
• Quick ROI: The heightened productivity of implementing the overhead bridge cranes can result in higher profits for your company. Your investment will soon pay for itself.
• Ability to relocate: If your facility is rented or your workflow changes, you can easily move your overhead bridge to fit the new layout.
• Improved safety: Overhead workstation bridge cranes increase safety on-site by eliminating the need for manual lifting. One worker can move a load between workstations safely and comfortably.
• Compatibility with other cranes: An overhead bridge crane can complement or completely replace several jib cranes or forklifts and allow existing overhead cranes to be used for larger loads.

Our Workstation Bridge Cranes for Sale

Spanco manufactures workstation bridge cranes to move loads up to 4,000 pounds. We have two traveling crane options — ceiling-mounted and freestanding. The type of workstation bridge crane that suits your facility will depend on certain factors, such as whether or not you can mount the system to existing building support structures, future relocation and expansion opportunities, and facility space optimization.

Ceiling-Mounted Workstation Bridge Cranes

Our ceiling-mounted workstation bridge cranes are a productive lifting system with bridge lengths up to 40 feet and virtually unlimited runway lengths. The workstation system attaches to the building’s ceiling support structure to use the workspace effectively. By leaving the floor space free, this system preserves more room for work areas.

Our workstation bridge systems use easy-to-operate enclosed rigid track. Our track’s low profile makes optimal use of the ceiling space and features a V-shape profile to prevent dirt accumulation and maintain end truck and trolley wheel alignment for smooth movements.

Other features of our overhead bridge cranes include end-stop bumpers to increase impact resistance and tractor drives to motorize the hoist trolley or bridge, or both the hoist trolley and bridge.

Freestanding Workstation Bridge Cranes for Sale

Our freestanding workstation cranes feature bridge lengths up to 40 feet, virtually unlimited runway lengths, and trolley-hook heights up to 20 feet. The freestanding workstation crane is installed with a freestanding column system, allowing its use in places that lack a secure overhead building structure or have ceiling obstructions. These cranes are best for working in a large area and allow relocation with future workflow or facility changes.

The freestanding systems have telescoping bridges to put parts into a machine or another workstation or reach beyond and under obstacles. Between the two bridges are runway tracks with bridge buffers to prevent the bridges from going over the crane’s capacity.

Other features of our workstation bridge cranes include multiple bridges and motorized bridge and trolley travel.

Bridge Crane Applications

Since overhead bridges are ergonomic and have high lifting capacities, they support numerous activities in manufacturing and transporting materials. Some industrial sites that benefit from overhead traveling cranes include:

• Maintenance facilities and mechanic garages: Overhead bridges are an ideal material handling solution for maintenance garages that may be too small for forklifts. The bridge crane can support multiple work areas — even the entire building — for easy material movements.
• Manufacturing and warehousing facilities: An overhead traveling crane supports manufacturing and warehousing activities by transporting materials from one area to another as part of the production process. They can be used at specific task workstations or implemented through the entire facility.
• Agriculture equipment services: Agricultural equipment can be cumbersome and heavy, so manual labor is too hazardous. Workstation bridge cranes can cover the entire service area and move loads weighing thousands of pounds across the shop.
• Aviation facilities: Components for aircraft are often too large for other material handling solutions to move. With a bridge crane, the parts can travel along the bridge and runways of the workstation lifting system to move across the facility.

Handle Materials and Production Workstations with Ease

Spanco has thousands of pre-engineered overhead bridge cranes for sale for your manufacturing facility, and we can fully customize your purchase to meet your company’s specific needs. Our certified engineers will tailor the workstation bridge crane to meet all your requirements. Additionally, our excellent material handling systems are covered by the industry’s most comprehensive warranties — two years for finishes, paint, equipment, and motorized systems for non-aluminum components and 10 years for manual equipment and systems.

In addition to customization options and warranty protection, here are more reasons to partner with Spanco:

• Surpassing industry standards: We manufacture our cranes to meet or exceed industry guidelines and standards, including OSHA and ANSI.
• Certified welders: All of our welders are certified by the AWS, and our bi-coastal manufacturing facilities have the Certified Welding Fabricator (CWF) designation.
• Experienced engineers: Our engineers are experts at problem-solving and will create innovative custom crane systems for even the most complicated applications.
• ISO certifications: We’re certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality assurance with our customers, distributors, and representatives.

View Our Products and Contact Us Today!

Find an overhead bridge crane for sale at Spanco. For more than 30 years, we have provided effective material handling solutions for maintenance, machining, manufacturing, and more. Our workstation lifting systems will effectively move heavy loads to reduce manual labor requirements.

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