How to Choose Heavy duty or light duty gantry?

Applications where heavy-duty gantries should be considered include:

The majority of the loads will be within the safe working load of the gantry (SWL),

We'll employ either manual or powered lifting equipment.

It is expected that the gantry will be used frequently.

You'll need a sturdy gantry construction.

Light-duty gantries can be used in situations like these:

The majority of the loads will be below the gantry's safe working load (SWL),

Manual lifting devices will be employed.

It is appropriate to use a less resilient framework.

Other factors to consider

Other factors to consider while selecting a mobile gantry include:

End stops will be required on the runway beam to prevent the trolley or cargo from colliding with the gantry supporting structure.

The gantry, as well as its associated hoist and trolley, should be covered by the required      documentation (EC Declaration of Conformity or report of thorough examination as appropriate).

Although the surface over  which the gantry will be moved will have been considered when selecting the castors or wheels, tiny objects, such as stones or metal offcuts, can wedge under wheels, necessitating extra caution. should stay away from these kinds of dangers

The floor of your chosen  work area should be able to withstand the pressure points exerted by the gantry's wheels, jacks, and other moving parts.

Steel gantries are frequently delivered primed and painted as standard. Depending on the use,      such as the food sector, alternative or additional finishing may be required to protect the loads being lifted/handled.

Not all mobile gantries can move under load; if this is a need, please select one of our gantries that can. Hoist UK's written instructions must be rigorously followed when using any gantries that are capable of moving under weight.

Where a gantry will be exposed to the elements during operation, it is advised that weather      guards be installed to keep the runway track from corroding, as well as a  rain cover and chain bag for the hoist.