Battery Powered Portable Gantry Crane

For industries needing flexible and efficient lifting solutions, a battery powered portable gantry crane offers mobility, ease of use, and independence from fixed power sources. Ideal for workshops, construction sites, and warehouses, these cranes combine portability with reliable performance.

What Is a Battery Powered Portable Gantry Crane?

A battery powered portable gantry crane is a self-contained lifting system that uses rechargeable batteries to operate. Unlike traditional cranes requiring fixed power or manual effort, these cranes provide cordless operation, making them suitable for remote or temporary workspaces.

Structure And Design

1. Girder And Leg Assembly

Battery powered portable gantry cranes typically feature a box‑section or I‑beam girder supported by two A‑frame legs on swivel or fixed casters. The girder spans custom lengths—commonly 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft, 18ft, or 20ft—to suit load paths and facility layouts. Legs are constructed from welded steel tubing, providing both structural strength and portability. Each leg houses battery packs and drive motors, keeping the crane self‑contained.

2. Battery And Drive System

Onboard lithium‑ion or lead‑acid battery banks power high‑efficiency AC motors through an integrated variable‑frequency drive (VFD) system. The VFD controls both bridge movement and hoist operation, offering smooth acceleration/deceleration and precise speed control. Typical run‑times range from 8 to 12 hours per charge, with overnight charging on standard three‑phase power sources.

3. Hoist And Trolley Configuration

An electric wire rope or chain hoist is mounted to a motorized trolley that traverses the underside of the bridge. The trolley uses powered wheels, allowing travel along the entire span without manual pulling. Dual‐speed hoists (e.g., 8m/min and 0.8m/min) enable both rapid lifting and fine positioning.

Key Features of Yuantaicrane's Battery Powered Gantry Crane

1. Cordless Mobility

The crane features cordless mobility powered by lithium-ion batteries, making it ideal for outdoor job sites or facilities with limited electrical infrastructure. It offers dual-speed hoisting—standard and inching modes—for both rapid lifting and precise load positioning. With a battery life of 6–8 hours on a single charge, the crane ensures efficient operation throughout the workday. Additionally, its swivel casters provide 360° maneuverability, enhancing flexibility in confined spaces such as workshops and warehouses.

2. Adjustable Design

• Height Adjustment: 10-30 meters (manual or pin-lock system).
• Span Adjustment: 10–20 meters to fit narrow aisles or wide work areas.

3. Safety Mechanisms

The crane's safety mechanisms include an automatic braking system that instantly engages whenever overload or instability is detected, and LED indicators that continuously display both battery status and real‑time load weight, ensuring operators have clear, immediate feedback to prevent accidents and maintain optimal performance.

4. Modular, Expandable Design

The crane features a modular, expandable design, with interchangeable girder sections that can be added or removed to adjust span length and accommodate changing workflows. Additionally, for facilities requiring temporary power‑cable management, an optional cable festoon kit can be retrofitted, ensuring organized and safe handling of power and control cables during operation.

Specifications And Technical Data

Capacity and span options are customizable to meet specific facility requirements.

Battery-powered gantry cranes combine a mobile frame with an integrated rechargeable battery pack and a hoist trolley on a horizontal beam. This design removes the need for fixed power connections, allowing lifting operations in areas without nearby electrical outlets or permanent crane installations. The wheeled legs permit easy repositioning on varied floor surfaces, and variable‑height settings accommodate different load profiles and door clearances. These features make them suited to tasks in construction, warehousing, automotive repair, and manufacturing, where untethered, precise lifting can improve workflow and safety.

1. Construction Sites

Battery‑powered gantry cranes support on‑site lifting where temporary power is limited or unavailable. They enable:

• Positioning structural materials: Lifting steel beams, concrete panels, formwork, and prefabricated elements into place without running power cables across the site.

• Multi‑level transfers: Moving tools, brackets, and sub‑assemblies between floors or sections via adjustable‑height beams and remote‑control operation.

• Site maintenance support: Handling scaffolding components, pumps, and generator sets, reducing manual handling and transit time.

2. Warehousing and Logistics

In storage and distribution centers, these cranes offer flexible load handling:

• Pallet and machinery relocation: Repositioning loaded pallets, carts, or light machinery along aisles without fixed cranes.

• Dock loading/unloading: Transferring goods between trailers and docks where overhead cranes are not installed.

• Temporary staging: Creating ad‑hoc lifting stations for inventory audits, maintenance of rack systems, or special projects.

3. Automotive Repair Shops

Repair facilities use portable gantry cranes for engine and transmission work:

• Engine removal and installation: Swinging engines or gearboxes clear of the engine bay with stable, wide‑span beams that minimize sway.

• Transmission servicing: Lifting and positioning heavy transmission units with precision, aided by fine‑tune hoist controls.

• Adjustable footprint: Modifying span and height to suit different vehicle sizes—from compact cars to light trucks—without permanent shop fixtures.

4. Manufacturing Plants

On production floors, battery‑powered gantry cranes streamline internal logistics and equipment upkeep:

• Component transfer: Moving sub‑assemblies, molds, jigs, and fixtures between workstations or cells to keep assembly lines running.

• Die‑change operations: Assisting maintenance crews in die removal and installation on presses, reducing downtime and ergonomic strain.

• Machine maintenance: Positioning motors, pumps, or gearboxes for inspection and service without disrupting adjacent production lines.

Battery‑powered gantry cranes thus offer self‑contained lifting solutions adaptable to varied industrial environments, freeing operations from fixed‑power constraints and enhancing both flexibility and safety.

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