The 5 ton overhead crane is both light and small. It works well for basic lifting work and pairs with an electric hoist to move the loads along and lift them up and down. You can find this hoist in warehouses and factories and this crane features an affordable price point that is very attractive. When you are choosing a 5 ton crane, you will want to choose either the single girder or double girder crane.
The 5 ton crane can be operated by either ground controls or cabin controls. Thee control cabin can be open or closed depending on your preference. The cabin can also be installed on the left or right side, depending on your needs. If you are going to be operating the crane in corrosive conditions then you will need to use an explosion proof 5 ton crane or one that is insulated.
The 5 ton crane is equipped with plenty of safety features that make it a safer crane to operate. Each crane has overheating protection of the motor that can prevent costly damage and ensure the motor is safe. The crane also has lifting travel protection which protects the hoist as it is traveling along. Earth protection protects the surroundings and emergency stop protect automatically stop the crane in case of overloading or instability with the load. The crane also has rubber buffers that protect your load from damage.
The crane is constructed with high quality steel and the girders are held together with high strength bolts which makes the crane easy to assemble and take apart. The travelling mechanism works well with any type of electric hoist and transmission is very easy to use as it uses and open and close type of gear.
One of the best things about the 5 ton overhead crane is how reliable the performance is. The crane can handle continuous lifting and it starts and stops smoothly. The crane needs little maintenance and you can control your load quite easily and position it easily as well. You can purchase the crane in either the single girder or double girder style and the crane can be customized to suit your own specific needs.
When you are ready to get quotes for your crane, you want to make sure you are clear on how much weight you are going to be lifting with the crane. You don’t want to buy a crane that is going to be the wrong size or it will need to be returned. You also need to make sure that the crane is going to fit into your space.
It is important the person operating the crane be trained and you want to make sure that you never overload the crane because that can cause problems. If you treat your 5 ton overhead crane right it is going to give you years of service and you shouldn’t have many problems with it. These cranes are reliable and they are built to last.