Custom 2,000 lb Aluminum Gantry Crane for Artist Rebecca Johnson Over the years, EC&MW has designed and manufactured numerous custom portable aluminum gantry cranes for artists and craftsmen. From stone sculptors to woodworkers, every application presents unique lifting challenges, and each crane is engineered to meet the customer’s specific requirements. One such project was completed
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Custom Gantry Crane with Electric Winch At first glance, this crane may not appear especially unique, but nothing could be further from the truth. Every aspect of this custom aluminum gantry crane was engineered around a highly specific set of customer requirements. While we would have liked to identify the end user, we are prohibited
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Crane for Shell & Fuel-efficient concept vehicle In 2016, EC&MW, Inc. designed and engineered this unique aluminum gantry crane for Shell Oil Company to support one of its educational outreach programs. The gantry was used during demonstrations at universities, engineering schools, and industry events to showcase an innovative, highly fuel-efficient concept vehicle while encouraging future
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Custom Hard-Anodized Aluminum Gantry Crane for Medical Manufacturing EC&MW was contacted by a Georgia-based manufacturer of precision plastic medical implants to design and manufacture a lightweight aluminum gantry crane with a 1,000-pound lifting capacity. The crane’s primary purpose was to safely remove and install molds used in the company’s plastic injection molding machines. Because the
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A gantry crane is a type of crane used to lift and lower a load from a bridge supported by legs. The main beam that straddles the workspace and load is the gantry or I-beam. This beam holds the hoist and trolley frame. Similar to an overhead crane, a gantry is typically one that is
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Like any other mechanical system, regular maintenance and inspections are necessary when it comes to your gantry crane. Operating any overhead crane comes with its own inherent risks. Because they are designed to move heavy loads, proper maintenance and inspections ensure that they are working safely and reliably. Dependability Equals Safety The safety of anyone
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When it comes to preventing aluminum and portable gantry hazards, the key often comes down to a simple case of pro-action versus reaction. In any industry, hazards are constantly present. But if all operators and workers are aware of appropriate safety standards and what to look for in order to be prepared, many of these
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Four Major Safety Hazards of Overhead Crane Usage Overhead cranes and hoists are used every day in thousands of companies around the country to lift and move materials. An overhead aluminum gantry is easy and safe when installed, maintained, and used properly. But every year, injuries and fatalities happen due to overhead crane accidents. Recognizing
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Inspecting and Maintaining Your Hoist to Keep From Costly Downtime Your aluminum gantry is only as good as your hoist. And like any other machine, if not maintained or repaired, you can be looking at a breakdown at the worst possible moment. When your business is reliant on being able to move materials, that can
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How a Portable Gantry Crane Can Help Your Productivity Cranes are used in multiple industries that require lifting and hoisting large machinery. A great alternative to large, permanent systems, a gantry crane is one that utilizes a bridge supported by two or more legs that can still offer a large lifting capacity while still offering
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