CGN Group Achieves 500% Capacity Boost with Weihua Ultra-Large Gantry Crane Export
Overview
China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) needed a lifting solution for massive reactor components. Weiyuan delivered an 800-ton ultra-large gantry crane, increasing lifting capacity by 500% and cutting assembly time by 60%.
Key Challenges
- Old 150-ton cranes could not handle new 750-ton components
- Multi-crane lifts caused costly delays (40+ hours per assembly)
- High-precision, nuclear-grade operations demanded greater accuracy
Weihua Solution
- 800-ton main hoist, 100-ton auxiliary
- Laser positioning (±2mm), anti-sway, remote control
- Seismic-resistant and triple-safety systems
- 60m span, 30m under-hook clearance
Project Highlights
- 28 weeks from contract to operation
- 500% capacity boost, 60% faster assembly, zero incidents
- 99.8% uptime; £8.5M annual savings; 70% fewer project delays
Ongoing Support
- 24/7 monitoring & predictive maintenance
- Certified safety inspections
- Rapid-response technical team
Upgrade your facility with Weihua’s nuclear-grade gantry cranes.