General purpose overhead crane
Single Girder Overhead Crane
Product Overview
The Weiyuan 6-Ton Single Girder Overhead Crane is an exceptionally reliable and efficient lifting solution, engineered as the workhorse for modern industrial environments. This Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) crane is perfectly designed for workshops, light manufacturing plants, warehouses, and assembly lines that require dependable medium-duty lifting. Its streamlined single-girder design offers an outstanding balance of strength, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Paired with a robust Weiyuan electric hoist, this 6-ton crane enhances productivity, improves operational safety, and provides a powerful material handling solution for your daily lifting requirements.
Product Advantages
Cost-Effective and Efficient Design
The single-girder structure is engineered to deliver maximum strength using minimal materials, making this 6-ton crane a highly economical choice for medium-duty applications. Its lighter deadweight reduces the load on your building’s support structure and runway beams, which can lead to significant savings in installation costs and a faster return on investment.
Durable and Reliable Construction
Constructed from high-quality Q235B or Q345B steel, the main girder and end carriages are fabricated for exceptional durability and a long service life. The entire crane is designed with a high safety factor, ensuring stable and reliable performance under continuous operation, which minimizes downtime and keeps your production moving.
Optimized Workspace and Lifting Height
Operating on elevated runway beams, this overhead crane keeps your workshop floor completely free of obstructions, maximizing your usable workspace. Weiyuan offers both standard and low-headroom electric hoist configurations, ensuring you achieve the maximum possible hook height—a critical advantage in facilities with limited vertical clearance.
Smooth, Precise, and Safe Operation
Equipped with a high-performance Weiyuan electric hoist and dependable travel motors, the crane delivers smooth and stable movement for safe load handling. For applications requiring greater precision, optional Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) can be added for stepless speed control. This feature reduces load swing, allows for gentle acceleration and deceleration, and enhances overall operational safety.
Easy Installation and Low Maintenance
Featuring a straightforward, modular design and standardized, high-quality components, the Weiyuan single girder crane is simple to install and demands minimal maintenance. Easy access to all key parts, including the electric hoist, motors, and electrical panel, simplifies routine inspections and servicing, ensuring a low total cost of ownership.
Application Scenarios
General Workshops and Fabrication Shops
An ideal lifting solution for steel fabrication, machine shops, and repair facilities. It effortlessly handles raw materials like steel plates and bars, moves heavy workpieces between stations, and lifts finished goods, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Warehousing and Logistics Centers
Perfect for loading and unloading trucks, organizing heavy pallets, and moving inventory within a storage facility. For medium-weight goods, it provides a more efficient and safer alternative to using multiple forklifts.
Manufacturing and Assembly Lines
Provides crucial support for assembly processes, enabling the precise positioning of components and the transfer of sub-assemblies. This 6-ton capacity is ideal for handling medium-sized machinery, molds, and assembled parts, helping to accelerate production cycles.
Material Stock Yards
Excellent for handling material stocks in both indoor and covered outdoor environments. It can be used to lift and move pipes, heavy components, and other palletized materials with ease and precision.
Product Specifications and Dimensions
| Specification | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Lifting Capacity | 6 Ton (Customizable up to 20t) |
| Crane Span | 7.5m – 25.5m (Customizable) |
| Lifting Height | 6m, 9m, 12m (Customizable up to 30m) |
| Crane Type | LD Model Single Girder Overhead Crane |
| Work Level | A3 – A5 (Light to Medium Duty) |
| Hoisting Mechanism | Weiyuan CD/MD Model Electric Wire Rope Hoist |
| Lifting Speed | Single or Dual Speed (e.g., 7 m/min or 7/0.7 m/min) |
| Crane Travel Speed | 20 m/min or 30 m/min (VFD control available) |
| Control Method | Pendant Control / Wireless Remote Control |
| Power Supply | 380V/415V/440V, 50/60Hz, 3-Phase or Customized |
| Main Electric Parts | Schneider, Siemens, or equivalent reputable brands |
| Operating Temp. | -20°C to +40°C |
Features at a Glance
✓ Versatile 6-Ton Capacity: Ideal for a wide range of medium-duty industrial tasks.
✓ Economical Single Girder: A high-value solution for dependable lifting power.
✓ Durable Steel Construction: Ensures a long service life and reliable performance.
✓ Smooth and Stable Control: Quality electric hoist and motors for safe material handling.
✓ Space-Saving Design: Maximizes floor space and available lifting height.
✓ Fully Customizable: Span, height, and controls tailored to your workshop’s needs.
✓ Comprehensive Safety Features: Includes overload protection and travel limit switches.
FAQ
Q: What information is needed to get an accurate quote for a 6-ton overhead crane?
A: To provide the best solution and price, please tell us: 1) The required lifting capacity (6 tons), 2) Crane span (the distance between your runway rails), 3) Required lifting height (from floor to hook), and 4) Your facility’s power supply details (Voltage, Hz, Phase).
Q: Should I choose a single-speed or a dual-speed electric hoist?
A: A single-speed hoist is a cost-effective choice for general lifting. However, for a 6-ton capacity, a dual-speed hoist is highly recommended. The slow speed allows you to gently and precisely position heavy loads, reducing the risk of impact and improving safety.
Q: Can this crane be installed in my existing building?
A: Yes, in most cases. The most important step is to have a qualified structural engineer verify that your building’s columns and foundation can safely support the loads imposed by the crane and its runway system. We will provide all the necessary crane wheel load data for this critical evaluation.
Q: What is the benefit of a wireless remote control over a pendant control?
A: A pendant control is a reliable, hard-wired controller. A wireless remote control allows the operator to control the crane from a safe distance, providing a better view of the load and the surrounding area. This freedom of movement can significantly improve operational safety and efficiency.
Q: How does Weiyuan ensure the quality of its single girder overhead cranes?
A: With nearly 40 years of manufacturing experience, Weiyuan produces all cranes under a strict ISO-certified quality control system. Every crane is designed by our professional engineers, built with certified steel, and equipped with reliable components. A full load test is performed before shipment to guarantee it meets our high standards for safety, durability, and performance.
