Ceiling mounted workstation bridge crane is a lightweight material-handling system designed for workstations and production lines. Suspended from roof trusses, floor slabs or a dedicated overhead steel structure, it requires no floor-mounted support columns and keeps the areas around machinery, material routes and walkways unobstructed.
Tracks, suspension assemblies, travel trolleys, bridge girders, lifting equipment and power-supply components form a rectangular working area. Flexible connections permit limited articulation for light loads and easy manual operation, while rigid connections reduce sway for higher loads, frequent cycles and more precise positioning. ZKHOIST supplies single-girder, double-girder and telescopic configurations according to capacity, span, building structure and workstation layout.
Ceiling Mounted Workstation Bridge Crane Specifications
| Параметр | Апісанне |
| Rated Capacity | 80 kg-3 t |
| Прамежак | 3-10 m |
| Вышыня ўздыму | Determined by building height, installation elevation and equipment clearance |
| Duty Class | A3-A4; frequent or special-duty applications require separate verification |
| Усталёўка | Suspended from roof trusses, steel beams below slabs or dedicated overhead supports |
| Connection Type | Flexible / rigid connection |
| Bridge Configuration | Single girder / double girder / telescopic bridge |
| Track Material | Cold-rolled carbon-steel track; aluminum track is optional for lightweight or clean applications |
| Travel and Control | Manual or powered travel; pendant or remote control optional |
| Customization | Non-standard spans, runway layouts, suspension arrangements and coverage can be engineered to order |
Advantages of the Ceiling Mounted Workstation Bridge Crane
No Floor Columns: Clear Workstations and Aisles
The crane is suspended from the overhead building structure, with no support columns in the working area. Machinery, carts, forklift aisles and pedestrian routes can be arranged more freely, especially in space-constrained or equipment-dense plants.
Flexible or Rigid Connections to Suit the Application
Flexible connections allow limited articulation, accommodate minor installation tolerances and reduce binding during travel. Rigid connections minimize sway and improve positioning for heavier loads, frequent cycles or more demanding accuracy requirements.
Lightweight Track for Easier Manual Travel
Cold-formed enclosed tracks and lightweight bridge girders reduce system weight and rolling resistance, supporting frequent starts, short transfers and manual positioning of suspended loads.
Modular Design for Expansion and Reconfiguration
Modular tracks, bridges, trolleys, suspension assemblies and power-supply components make future changes easier. After load verification, the runway can be extended, the coverage area adjusted or additional bridges installed.
Single and Double Girder Options
Single-girder cranes are lighter and simpler for routine workstation handling. Double-girder cranes provide greater installation space and stability for higher capacities, longer spans or specialized lifting devices.
Suitable for Existing Plant Retrofits
Where the overhead building structure has sufficient capacity, the system avoids floor foundations and column installation, reducing disruption to existing production areas. Any roof-truss reinforcement or dedicated support beam must be determined by structural verification.
Workstation Single Beam Suspension Crane
A single-girder system consists of two longitudinal runways and one transverse bridge girder. Its low self-weight and simple structure suit assembly, machine loading, component transfer and maintenance stations. Selection must consider rated load, below-the-hook device weight, span, bridge length and operating frequency.
| Rail | Пункт | 80 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 3200 |
| I | Прамежак | 4.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 | / | / | / | / |
| Beam length | 5 | 4 | 2 | / | / | / | / | |
| II | Прамежак | / | / | 7.7 | 5.7 | 2.7 | / | / |
| Beam length | / | / | 8 | 6 | 3 | / | / | |
| III | Прамежак | / | / | 10.5 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 4 | 3.4 |
| Beam length | / | / | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Workstation Double Beam Suspension Crane
A double girder system uses two parallel bridge girders to support the hoist trolley or a special lifting device. It provides more installation space and improved load distribution for powered trolleys, vacuum lifters, manipulators and eccentric loads, making it suitable for higher capacities, longer spans and applications requiring better load control.
| Rail | Пункт | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 3200 |
| I | Прамежак | 5.1 | 4 | 2.8 | / | / | / |
| Beam length | 7 | 5 | 3 | / | / | / | |
| II | Прамежак | / | 10 | 8.1 | 5.9 | 3.7 | / |
| Beam length | / | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | / | |
| III | Прамежак | / | 10.5 | 10.5 | 9.3 | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Beam length | / | 14 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
Difference Between Flexible and Rigid Workstation Crane Systems
| Comparison | Flexible Workstation Crane | Rigid Workstation Crane |
| Rail Structure | Cold-formed enclosed rail (C-profile rail) | I-beam, box beam, or other rigid rail profiles |
| Connection Method | Articulated connections using universal joints, ball joints, and suspension assemblies, allowing angular movement | Rigid bolted connections with connection plates, allowing virtually no movement |
| Articulation Capability | Allows limited angular articulation | Virtually no articulation |
| Operational Stability | Allows slight articulation for smoother travel | Higher structural rigidity and operational stability |
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