subject: Overhead Bridge Cranes [print this page] Overhead bridge cranes provide the user with durability, flexibility and efficiency. Bridge cranes can be permanently mounted to the ceiling, or they can be freestanding. Both options can provide a solution that can grow with your production process. An ergonomically designed material handling system can adjust to any operator, and is known to reduce work injuries and worker compensation claims.
Overhead bridge cranes ergonomically move products to eliminate unnecessary use of your physical capital. They offer ease of movement of materials, and they allow better use of your workforce, since physical strength is less important. Manual overhead bridge cranes are considered to be efficient and productive.
It is important that your material handling system fit your work space. Overhead bridge cranes are best for use in a rectangular work area, since loads can be moved to any point within the area created by the bridge span and the runway length. Combined with optional telescoping bridges and the versatility of our ErgoSys a rail bridge crane system is unmatched. An overhead bridge crane can be produced using heavy-duty ErgoSys rail (1,000-2,000 lb. weight capacity) or lightweight ErgoSys rail (250-500lb. weight capacity). Monorail systems can also be produced from our ErgoSys Rail, please call your sales associate for specifications and pricing. All of our ErgoSys rail systems are manufactured here in the United States can your current material handling equipment manufacturer say that?
Which material handling equipment you consider will depend on the distance you need to move your products or materials. Overhead bridge cranes can be custom designed to cover almost any distance. The numerous options in length allow the design of a unit that meets the clients precise lifting situation. Whether you need an overhead bridge crane to move cheese from one conveyer to the next fifty feet away or to move bales of shredded rubber from a loading dock to a conveyer 300 feet away, Ergonomic Manufacturing Group can provide you with a solution to your material handling problem.
Enclosed-track stainless steel overhead bridge crane systems are ideal for food processing facilities and pharmaceutical production facilities. In fact, Ergonomic Manufacturing Group is the sole North American Manufacturer of stainless steel enclosed track crane systems. Our ErgoSys rail systems are available in grade 304 and 316L Stainless steel. In less caustic environments, cranes can be manufactured from regular steel. When choosing regular steel, the finish must be decided. Powder coating offers several color options and is more durable, and FDA-grade powdered coating is available to meet food industry standards. Paint is also an available option.
A good overhead bridge crane manufacturer will work with each customer to determine which work station cranes are useful for their requirements. A custom design can be made for each client and ongoing advice and assistance is available. If you would like more information on a custom designed material handling system for your business, please call Ergonomic Manufacturing Group today at 1-800-223-6430, or visit our website at www.ergonomicmfg.com.
