Kundel Crane Qualification Sheet

Here are some basic questions/qualifications to ask yourself or the customer before quoting a overhead workstation crane. My next few posts will outline the importance of each qualification, and give examples of how we can attack different applications. Check back!

Crane Qualifications (Click on a qualification to see a preview)

CAPACITY ______
CEILING OR FLOOR _______
CEILING HEIGHT OR MAX HEIGHT _______
ANY OBSTRUCTIONS _______
BRIDGE LENGHT_______
NUMBER OF BRIDGES _______
RUNWAY LENGTH _______

OPTIONS: (check if applicable)
INTERNAL ELECTRIC _______
LOW HEADROOM RAISED BRIDGE _______
MOTORIZATION _______

10 Advantages of Articulating Cranes

Yesterday, I came across a blog that stated articulating cranes are far superior then rigid cranes. After reading the blog I decided it would be best to give examples to enforce this statement. Here is my list of 10 advantages you get with articulating cranes. Click on each link to view a picture of the advantage:

10 Advantages of Articulating Cranes
1. True Free Standing - NO tie backs
2. NO Headers - Allows for maximum crane height
3. Spans up to 45’ - longer
4. Capacities up to 3 TON - heavier
5. Internal Electric Bar - clean & maintenance free
6. Harness Electrical Connections - Quick hoist removal
7. Posts - cantilever; built in leveling adjustments
8. Coverage - Maximum due to short endtrucks
9. Joints - bolted SOLID
10. Sizes - Custom Built to job requirements

NOTE: Installation 1/2 the time due to free standing
cantilever post design

Experience the Difference

I came across a blog that understands the concepts and advantages of articulating bridge cranes. Here is an excerpt that reinforces the fact that rigid cranes are a thing of the past.

"Articulating cranes are found anywhere there is something heavy to lift and be placed at a distance. The market for articulating cranes is growing all the time, especially in North America. Articulating cranes are found all over Europe doing all sorts of jobs."

The entire rest of the World seems to understand the advantages of articulating cranes. Thankfully, America is catching up.