Goliath Crane also referred as Gantry Crane is an extended design of EOT Crane where the Crane move on rails mounted on floor level instead of rails placed at an elevated level with the help of its own legs (supports). This eliminates the need for the building structure and hence the capital cost reduces. As it does not require any building structure, Goliath Crane are majorly used in outdoor applications. However, these can also be installed inside a closed building.
You can operate your Gantry cranes from the ground with the cable-connected pendant, or with a radio remote control. You will also find multiple controls by transferring to a different model. Moreover, you can operate the crane in a fully automated, semi-automated, and manual mode. There are also loading trolleys integrated with cranes, and these trolleys have a primary lift function. Harsiddhi Crane, as one of the Goliath Crane manufacturers, supply cranes for different applications, marble industry, pipe industry, and several other sectors. With heavy-duty structural buildups, these cranes can also manage intermodal containers and other types of loads.
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Components:
- Hoist: The lifting unit that raises and lowers the load. It is typically an electric wire rope hoist or a chain hoist, depending on the capacity and application.
- Trolley: The mechanism that carries the hoist and moves horizontally along the bridge girder(s), allowing for lateral positioning of the load.
- End Trucks: Wheeled assemblies located at the ends of the bridge girder(s) that run on the supporting legs, facilitating the crane's long-travel movement along the ground rails.
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Advantages and Features:
- Outdoor Operation: Primarily designed for use in open yards, construction sites, ports, shipyards, and other outdoor environments.
- High Lifting Capacity: Capable of handling very heavy loads, ranging from several tons to hundreds or even thousands of tons in the case of very large shipyard cranes.
- Ground-Level Rails: Operates on rails installed at ground level, eliminating the need for elevated runways and building support structures. This can lead to significant cost savings.
- Flexibility and Reach: Provides a large working area and the ability to move loads across considerable distances.
- Customization: Can be customized in terms of span, lifting height, load capacity, and features to suit specific application requirements. Options include single or double girder designs, cantilevered extensions, auxiliary hoists, and specialized lifting attachments.
- Stability: The wide base provided by the supporting legs ensures excellent stability, even when handling heavy and awkward loads.
- Obstacle Clearance: The open space beneath the bridge girder allows for the movement of ground-based vehicles and equipment.
- Safety Features: Modern Goliath cranes are equipped with advanced safety features such as overload protection, anti-collision systems, emergency stop buttons, and limit switches.
