OVERHEAD CRANES IN QUEBEC AND BEYOND
Single Girder Overhead Crane
The single girder type is the most common overhead crane. It is generally used for light applications normally up to 10 tons.
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In some special cases the capacity could go up to 20 tons
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Maximum range of 100 feet
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Hoist suspended from bridge beam
Double Girder Overhead Crane
The double girder overhead crane structure is used for heavier applications up to 125 tons and reaching over 100 feet of span. It can also be used to gain lifting height because the hoist of the double girder overhead crane is placed on the beams and the hook fits between them.
Box Girder Overhead Crane
Box-type beams are custom-made for large capacities and large spans when W-type beams are no longer sufficient.
Top or Under Running Overhead Crane
Suspended (Under Running) – The rails of a suspended overhead crane are installed in the ceiling of the building, so there is no need for columns, leaving the floor free of obstacles. However, for the same reason, the capacity of this type of crane is limited.
Mounted (Top Running) – The deck is placed on rails and achieves greater capacity than the suspended type because the rails are installed on the columns of the building or self-supporting structure.
Manual or Motorized Overhead Crane
Small workstations are generally “Manual” moving. However, in order to offer better control, it is recommended to install the “Motorized” type workstation when loads exceed 2 tons.
Custom Fabrication Overhead Crane
We manufacture your overhead crane according to your dimensions, needs, and specifications.
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Service platform with lighting
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Explosive environment (anti-spark materials such as copper, explosion-proof cabinet)
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Dusty Environment (insulated rail brushes, motor, NEMA cabinet and components)
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Outdoor Use (special paint, galvanizing, anti-corrosion materials, heated cabinet)
Motorized Gantry Bridge Crane
Where the installation of a structure is difficult or impossible, the overhead crane on legs will be considered, generally for outdoor use.
Pont Roulant Protech offers 100% Quebec custom design of gantries, bridges and various lifting and systems. We have over 30 years of experience in the trade and offer a turnkey service signed Protech™. Our lifting equipment, gantries and overhead cranes are available across Canada. We have installed overhead cranes across the country, from northern Quebec to the Gaspé Peninsula, and mostly in urban centres in the greater Montreal area, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, and Gatineau.
Pont Roulant Protech provides high-quality overhead bridges to commercial and industrial clients. Overhead cranes are commonly used across many sectors and industries. These include the automobile, transport, aerospace, concrete, construction, metal fabrication, hydroelectric, naval, and mining industries. They are also widely used in warehouses and shipyards.
Thanks to their robustness, versatility, and ability to access hard-to-reach areas, overhead cranes can be used for a wide range of applications. They are often used for the safe handling, lifting, and transport of heavy loads, including raw materials and finished products. Additionally, they are often used to streamline and optimize assembly line operations, especially in production lines involving heavy machinery and equipment.
You can count on our experienced team to design a custom lifting system to meet your production needs. Contact us to learn more about our overhead crane products in Quebec and across Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions about Overhead Cranes
Check out our FAQ section to find answers to our clients' most frequently asked questions.
Is an RBQ licence required to operate an overhead crane in Quebec?
254.1. An overhead crane must be used only by an operator who has received theoretical and practical training from a recognized instructor. Pont Roulant Protech offers overhead crane training services for your operators throughout Quebec.
How to choose the best overhead crane for my business?
Beyond the capacity, range and required lifting height, several factors must be considered. Depending on your application, frequency of use, required travel speeds, our advisors will be able to offer you the lifting system best suited to your business. It is also important to compare the maintenance requirements of the different models of overhead cranes.
How often should I get my overhead crane inspections?
We recommend getting your overhead crane inspected at least once per year. However, depending on the age and frequency of use of your equipment, you may prefer to schedule up to four maintenance checks per year.
Is getting a load test certificate mandatory before using an overhead crane?
Yes, it is mandatory to get a load test certificate before using a new overhead crane in Quebec. This is also true for other lifting equipment, such as gantry cranes, monorails, hoists, and jibs. Are you thinking of investing in a new overhead crane for your business? Here at Pont Roulant Protech, we can assist you with the load test, which can be easily carried out on your premises.