Cranes
Universal Overhead Crane
Product Overview
The Weiyuan Universal Overhead Crane is a highly versatile and robust lifting solution, representing a mature and time-tested design. As one of our most widely used products, this crane is the workhorse of countless workshops, warehouses, and industrial facilities. It features a classic and powerful winch trolley system, capable of handling a vast range of loads from 5 tons up to 320 tons. Engineered for durability, safety, and reliability, this crane can be adapted with various lifting attachments, including hooks, grabs, and magnets, making it a truly universal tool for any material handling challenge.
Product Advantages
Exceptionally Strong and Durable Structure
This crane is built with a high-rigidity steel structure and a generous safety margin, ensuring it is solid, durable, and built to last. It is designed to withstand continuous, heavy use in demanding industrial environments, providing a long-term, reliable lifting asset for your operations.
Highly Versatile and Adaptable
The true strength of this crane is its versatility. It can be configured for a wide range of applications by fitting it with different lifting devices. Standard configurations include a hook type (QD) for general lifting, a grab type (QZ) for handling bulk materials, and a magnet type (QC) for moving ferrous metals.
Wide Range of Capacities and Duties
With lifting capacities spanning from 5 tons to over 300 tons and work level classifications from A3 (light duty) to A8 (severe duty), this crane can be precisely specified for any application—from intermittent maintenance lifts to high-frequency, 24/7 process-critical operations in steel mills and power plants.
Complete Safety and Reliability
Equipped with a comprehensive set of protection devices, including overload limiters, travel and hoisting limit switches, and emergency stop systems. The proven, classic drive and hoisting mechanisms are known for their reliability and straightforward maintenance, ensuring maximum uptime and operational safety.
Easy Operation and Maintenance
The crane can be operated via a user-friendly ground pendant, a comfortable operator’s cabin with excellent visibility, or a wireless remote control for enhanced flexibility and safety. The design prioritizes good maintainability, with accessible components that make inspection and service convenient.
Intelligent Upgrade Options
Modernize your lifting operations by adding Weiyuan’s intelligent features. Enhance safety and precision with electric anti-sway control, establish safe working zones with regional load limiting, or enable remote diagnostics and life-cycle management by connecting the crane to the Weiyuan Crane Industrial Internet Platform.
Application Scenarios
Heavy Manufacturing and Assembly
The backbone of heavy industrial workshops, used for assembling large machinery, moving heavy fabricated parts, and positioning dies in stamping plants.
Steel and Metal Processing
In steel warehouses, it handles coils, plates, and structural steel. With a grab, it moves scrap metal; with a magnet, it handles billets and slabs.
Power Generation Plants
Essential for maintenance operations in power plants, including lifting and positioning turbines, generators, and other heavy equipment during installation and service.
Bulk Material Handling
When equipped with a grab bucket, it is ideal for handling bulk materials like coal, sand, grain, and waste in stockyards, ports, and waste-to-energy facilities.
Product Specifications and Dimensions
| Specification | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Universal Overhead Crane |
| Lifting Capacity | 5t – 320t |
| Span | 5m – 60m |
| Lifting Height | 5m – 100m |
| Work Level Classification | A3 – A8 |
| Lifting Mechanism | Winch trolley |
| Operation Modes | Ground control, cabin control, remote control |
Features at a Glance
✓ Massive Capacity Range: From 5t to over 300t for any lifting need.
✓ Highly Customizable: Can be equipped with hooks, grabs, or magnets.
✓ Robust and Durable: Designed with a strong steel structure for longevity.
✓ Wide Duty Range (A3-A8): Suitable for light use to severe, continuous operation.
✓ Proven and Reliable: Classic design with an excellent track record.
✓ Comprehensive Safety Features: Ensures safe and secure operation.
✓ Smart-Ready: Can be upgraded with advanced intelligent controls.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between this “Universal Overhead Crane” and a standard hoist crane?
A: This crane uses a winch trolley system for its hoisting mechanism, whereas a standard hoist crane uses a self-contained electric hoist. Winch trolleys are typically used for higher capacities (above 20 tons), higher lifting heights, faster speeds, and more demanding duty cycles (A5 and above). They are more robust and built for process-critical applications.
Q: What do the work level classifications (A3-A8) mean?
A: The work level, or duty cycle, indicates how intensively the crane can be used. A3 is for light, infrequent service (e.g., maintenance shops). A5-A6 is for medium-to-heavy use in general manufacturing. A7-A8 is for severe, high-frequency, near-continuous operation, such as in steel mills or busy port facilities. Choosing the correct work level is critical for the crane’s lifespan.
Q: Can this crane have two hooks (main and auxiliary)?
A: Yes, absolutely. A very common configuration for this type of crane is to have a high-capacity main hook for heavy lifts and a smaller, faster auxiliary hook for lighter loads. This greatly increases the crane’s versatility and efficiency.
Q: What is the benefit of a cabin control vs. a remote control?
A: A cabin provides the operator with a protected, climate-controlled environment, which is essential in harsh, hot, or dusty settings like foundries or outdoor yards. It also gives a fixed, elevated vantage point. A remote control allows the operator to move freely, get closer to the load for better visibility, and avoid standing in potentially hazardous areas.
Q: How does Weiyuan ensure the quality of such a large crane?
A: Weiyuan follows a strict quality assurance process from design to delivery. This includes using advanced design software, sourcing high-quality steel and components, employing certified welders and technicians, and conducting rigorous non-destructive testing (NDT) on all critical welds. Each crane is fully assembled and tested for performance before it leaves our factory.