Jun 11, 2006 · I built my own 1.5 ton crane. Pictures of the process are here. Gantry Crane Pictures Look under files named Gantry Crane. I added a couple DXF files for people that …

Feb 20, 2023 · Wanting to build a gantry crane for my Dad and me to use in the barn. Likely will not be used for anything above 1-ton capacity as our hoist is a 1-ton. Planning to build it to 2 …

Jun 20, 2006 · If you look at the gantry crane site provided in a previous post, you will see in the first picture, a long beam reinforced along the top flange. That being said, given the length you …

Dec 5, 2005 · The Whiting Crane Handbook is about the best text you can get, there's some info out there on the internet with a lot of searching. Many mega-bridge cranes have been built. …

Apr 13, 2007 · There are trolleys that fit right inside of the unistrut channel. I'm thinking of two rails and one cross beam to make my "crane". I'll go up in the attic and put a strap up/over the …

Nov 11, 2008 · Glenn - I designed a gantry crane with lower expectations (2 ton) and concur with Matt that you need gussets where your overhead beam meets the uprights. If you were to load …

Nov 15, 2007 · A gantry crane will be utilized for part of the operation along with a chain hoist I spoke about in another post. Right beside the machines are several sections of pallet racks …

Nov 29, 2003 · I need to set up a bridge crane/gantry over a machine, for transferring material from forklift with more ... finesse than is possible with the fork truck. Half-ton capacity. Ideally …

Jan 22, 2003 · I am planning to put up a new building for a home shop. I am thinking 30 x 50 (?60) or 40 x 50 (?60). Bigger is better- but also more expensive, and cost is a factor. In revieweing …

Aug 3, 2006 · With the plan of using one for a gantry crane, what would the lifting capacity be for a 10' beam with adequate safety factors included? I am hoping to make this a one man …