Workstation cranes
Light crane systems built from enclosed track, for fast, repetitive lifts where the operator guides the load by hand.
What a workstation crane is
A workstation crane, also called a light crane system, uses lightweight enclosed track instead of rolled steel beams. The bridge and trolley roll so freely that an operator can push a load of several hundred kilograms with one hand. That makes them faster and less tiring than a conventional crane for repeated, lighter lifts.
The track is modular. A system can start as a single monorail and later be extended into a bridge crane covering a whole cell.
Configurations
| Ceiling-mounted | Hung from the roof structure where it can carry the load. Leaves the floor completely clear. |
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| Freestanding | Supported on its own columns and base plates. Doesn't load the building; can be relocated. |
| Monorail | A single track along a fixed path, such as between two machines or along a line. |
| Single or double bridge | One or two bridges across the runway for full area coverage within a cell. |
Pairing with the right lifting device
Workstation cranes are usually paired with a compact electric chain hoist, a balancer or a vacuum lifter, depending on what you're lifting. For handling boxes, sheet or bags all day, a vacuum lifter can cut cycle times and strain considerably.
Common questions
Aluminium or steel track?
Aluminium track is lighter and easier to push, which suits manual handling. Steel track can carry heavier loads over longer spans. We recommend based on your load and how the operators work.
Can a workstation crane be moved later?
Freestanding systems can be unbolted and relocated, and the modular track can be extended. That flexibility is one of their main advantages.
Tell us what you need to lift.
Send the load, span and lift height if you know them. If you don't, we'll come and measure.