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Rubber Tyred vs Rail-Mounted Gantry Crane Design Considerations
Gantry cranes are indispensable in modern material handling operations, ranging from container terminals and steel yards to heavy industrial workshops. Among the various types, rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes and rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes are the most commonly deployed for large-scale lifting and transfer tasks. While both share a similar fundamental purpose—efficiently moving heavy loads—they differ significantly in terms of mobility, operational flexibility, infra
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22 hours ago6 min read


Welding Processes Used in 50 Ton Gantry Crane Main Structure Fabrication
The fabrication of a 50 ton gantry crane main structure is a highly demanding engineering process that directly determines the crane’s load-bearing capacity, structural stability, fatigue life, and long-term operational safety. Among all manufacturing stages, welding plays a decisive role, as it connects primary load-carrying components such as main girders, end beams, legs, and reinforcement plates into an integrated structure capable of handling repeated heavy lifting cycl
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2 days ago5 min read


How Working Mechanism Design Affects Overhead Crane Cost
When customers evaluate the price of an overhead crane, their first focus is often on lifting capacity, span, or lifting height. However, one of the most decisive — and often underestimated — factors influencing overhead crane cost is working mechanism design . The working mechanism determines how the crane hoists, travels, brakes, controls motion, and ensures safety. Each design choice directly impacts manufacturing cost, installation complexity, operational efficiency, main
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5 days ago5 min read


How to Select a Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane That Balances Price and Performance
Rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) are essential workhorses in container terminals, intermodal yards, and industrial operations where heavy lifting, stacking, and transportation of cargo occur. Selecting the right RTG crane is not a simple decision—it involves critical tradeoffs between cost and performance that can significantly impact operational efficiency, total cost of ownership (TCO), and long-term productivity. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the key f
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7 days ago5 min read
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