A-Frame Gantry Crane: Effortless Load Manoeuvring
Our A-frame gantry cranes offer a highly versatile and practical solution for manoeuvring loads within your factory – portable, freestanding, and requiring no fixed rails or permanent structure. At Lifting Systems, we design and manufacture A-frame gantries in the UK, tailored to meet your exact needs and available factory space. With load capacities ranging from 50kg up to 5,000kg, our A-frame gantry cranes provide effortless load handling for a wide range of applications.
The Advantages of A-Frame Solutions
Our A-frame gantry cranes are designed and built to your specification – adjustable to your required height and span, and built around the load capacity your application demands. Key advantages include:
- Flexible Load Handling
- Custom Design
- Diverse Load Capacities
- Portability and Manoeuvrability
- Cost-Effective Solution
Our A-frame gantry cranes find applications across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, factory environments, warehousing, construction sites and maintenance operations. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions for every client.
Choosing the Right A-Frame Capacity
Our A-frame gantry cranes are available from 50kg up to 5,000kg, covering a wide variety of lifting applications. Every system is rated to a specified safe working load and designed around the application. Our engineers will advise on the appropriate capacity for your requirements.
Consult with Our Experts
Choosing the right A-Frame gantry for your specific material handling needs is essential for maximising productivity. Our experienced engineers are ready to assist you in selecting the ideal A-Frame gantry tailored to your requirements.
A-Frame Gantry FAQs
What is an A-frame gantry?
An A-frame gantry is a freestanding lifting structure shaped like the letter A, designed to support a hoist or beam trolley that travels along a horizontal beam. Unlike fixed overhead cranes, an A-frame gantry requires no fixed rails or permanent structure – it can be positioned and repositioned within a factory or workspace as required.
How does an A-frame gantry crane work?
An A-frame gantry crane consists of two angled legs that support a horizontal beam. A hoist or trolley is mounted to the beam and travels along it to position the load. Depending on the design, the gantry can be repositioned within the working area, making it suitable for applications where a fixed installation is not practical or not required.
What is the difference between an A-frame gantry and an overhead crane?
An overhead crane is a fixed installation that runs on rails mounted to the building structure. An A-frame gantry is freestanding and portable, so it does not rely on fixed runway rails or a permanent supporting gantry structure. Overhead cranes are suited to high-volume, high-capacity applications; A-frame gantries are better suited to flexible, lower-capacity tasks where portability and ease of repositioning are priorities.
What is the safe working load of an A-frame gantry crane?
Safe working load (SWL) is the maximum load a gantry crane is rated to lift under normal operating conditions. All A-frame gantry cranes supplied by Lifting Systems are rated to a specified SWL and must not be used to lift loads that exceed it. Our engineers will confirm the correct SWL for your application during the design process.
Do A-frame gantry cranes need a LOLER inspection?
Yes. Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), gantry cranes are subject to thorough examination at defined intervals before entering service and at regular intervals thereafter. Lifting Systems provides LOLER inspection and aftermarket support services for overhead lifting equipment.