40T Hydraulic Gantry Case Study: Low-Headroom Machine Installation

Customer Challenge

Installing a bulky machine inside an existing hall meant:

• Low roof height / limited headroom—mobile crane access was impossible.
• Tight aisles & finished floors—no heavy crane outriggers allowed; point loads had to be controlled.
• Precision alignment—the machine needed to land on anchor bolts along a concrete plinth and match line height.

Why a 40-Ton Hydraulic Gantry

Compared with an overhead crane or mobile crane, a hydraulic gantry:

• Works comfortably under low ceilings; telescopic cylinders create lift without boom clearance issues.
• Rolls on track to traverse the load in small increments—ideal for “lift, move a little, set” workflows.
• Offers synchronized control (±1–3 mm typical) for accurate positioning on foundations.
• Brings lower site disruption—compact footprint, no exterior crane logistics.

MOT Crane Solution & Method

• Track layout & load study

Temporary steel rails fixed along the plinth; floor bearing checks done to keep concrete within allowable pressure.

• Header beam & rigging

Spreaders and soft slings protected machine skins; lift points balanced for center-of-gravity control.

• Synchronized lift

Gantry raised the load just above final height; remote pendant maintained cylinder synchronization.

• Slow traverse & set

Inch-by-inch travel along rails; final set on grout pads with dial indicator checks.

• Commissioning

Oil-free wipe-down, torque checks, documentation and operator briefing.

• Result

Installation finished within a planned shift, alignment achieved to tolerance, and the production line could proceed with wiring and commissioning the same day.

What This Means for Plant Owners

• No roof modifications or temporary beam installs
• Short shutdowns and predictable schedules
• High positioning accuracy for anchor-bolt or plinth sets
• Lower total project cost versus bringing in big mobile cranes indoors

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Can a 40-ton hydraulic gantry crane work if my ceiling is only 4–5 meters?

Yes. With a collapsed height around 2.5–3.2 m and a modular header beam, a 30-ton gantry is designed for low-headroom lifts inside factories.

• What floor information do you need?

Concrete thickness, grade, and reinforcement. We calculate line loads of the gantry bases/rails and recommend pad size or shoring if needed.

• How is synchronization achieved?

The power pack and valve manifold balance cylinder flow; operators use a remote pendant to keep posts level during lift, traverse, and set.

• What documents will I receive?

Load study summary, rigging plan, track layout, method statement, inspection checklist and commissioning records (on request).

• Can you supply rental + operators?

Depending on region, we can supply equipment, supervision, or turnkey service via our partner network. Ask our team for availability.

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