MOTCRANE supplied three 3-ton European wire rope electric hoists for a single girder crane project in Algeria. The customer fabricated the main girder and end beams locally according to MOTCRANE’s drawings, helping reduce the shipping cost of long steel structures.
The hoists were configured to match the main girder dimensions and installation space, ensuring proper on-site installation and a more economical project solution.
Recently, MOTCRANE supplied three 3-ton European wire rope electric hoists to a customer in Algeria. The hoists were used as the lifting units for a locally fabricated single girder overhead crane.
For this project, the customer did not import the complete crane set from China. Instead, they chose to fabricate the main girder and end beams locally in Algeria. The reason was simple: long steel structures take up a large shipping volume and can increase ocean freight costs significantly. Since the customer had local steel fabrication capability, MOTCRANE provided the main girder and end beam drawings, while supplying the European wire rope electric hoists matched to the main girder dimensions.
This solution helped reduce the shipping cost of long steel structures while keeping the key lifting units professionally supplied by MOTCRANE.
The customer planned to build the single girder crane locally in Algeria based on drawings provided by MOTCRANE. Instead of purchasing a full overhead crane system, they only needed three 3-ton European wire rope electric hoists that could be installed on the locally made main girder.
The key point of this project was not only the lifting capacity. For a single girder crane, the hoist must match the main girder structure. If the hoist trolley is not configured according to the bottom flange width, trolley gauge, and installation space, the hoist may not fit the girder properly, even if the rated capacity is correct.
The main requirements included:
Based on the customer’s project plan, MOTCRANE provided a flexible supply solution: steel structure drawings + customized European wire rope electric hoists.
MOTCRANE prepared the drawings for the main girder and end beams, allowing the customer to fabricate the steel structure locally in Algeria. At the same time, the hoists were configured according to the main girder dimensions, especially the bottom flange width, trolley matching, lifting height, and installation space.
This approach allowed the customer to avoid shipping long steel structures from China, while still receiving the core hoisting equipment from MOTCRANE. For overseas customers with local steel fabrication capability, this can be a practical way to reduce project cost without affecting equipment matching.
For many single girder overhead crane projects, the main girder is one of the largest parts of the crane system. When exported as part of a complete crane set, it may occupy a large amount of container space, especially when the span is long. This can increase the total shipping cost.
In this Algeria project, the customer had access to local steel fabrication resources. Therefore, producing the main girder and end beams locally was more economical. MOTCRANE supplied the required drawings and the customized hoists, helping the customer complete the crane system with lower transportation cost.
This type of solution is suitable for customers who:
European wire rope electric hoists for single girder cranes are not selected only by lifting capacity. The main girder size directly affects whether the hoist can be installed and operated properly.
Before production, MOTCRANE checked the required dimensions and matched the hoists with the main girder design. This helped avoid possible problems such as:
For customers who fabricate crane steel structures locally, this step is especially important. The hoist and the main girder must be considered together from the beginning.
Before shipment, MOTCRANE checked the hoist configuration, main components, installation dimensions, packaging method, and export documentation.
As the hoists were shipped to Algeria by sea, suitable export packaging was used to reduce the risk of damage during long-distance transportation. The goal was to make sure the equipment could arrive safely and be ready for site installation.
This Algeria project shows how MOTCRANE can support customers with more flexible crane supply solutions. Instead of shipping a complete single girder overhead crane, the customer fabricated the main girder and end beams locally, while MOTCRANE supplied the drawings and three customized 3-ton European wire rope electric hoists.
This helped reduce the shipping volume of long steel structures and kept the hoists properly matched with the locally made main girder.
MOTCRANE can supply complete crane systems or project-based component solutions, including main girder drawings, European wire rope electric hoists, end beams, electrical systems, control systems, and other key crane components.
For customers with local steel fabrication capability, this model can help reduce transportation cost and make the project easier to execute.
If you are planning to purchase European wire rope electric hoists or key crane components for a local fabrication project, the following information will help MOTCRANE prepare a suitable proposal:
MOTCRANE can review your project conditions and provide a suitable lifting equipment solution based on your site layout, fabrication capability, and actual working requirements.
Crane name: European Wire Rope Electric Hoists
The three 3-ton European wire rope electric hoists supplied for this project are suitable for single girder overhead crane applications in workshops, warehouses, and production areas.
European wire rope electric hoists are designed with a more compact structure, helping improve the available lifting height under the crane girder. This is useful for workshops where building height is limited.
Compared with more basic hoist configurations, European-style hoists offer smoother lifting and traveling performance, making them suitable for regular production lifting, material handling, and equipment movement.
The hoists were not supplied as simple standard units. They were configured according to the customer’s main girder design, helping ensure proper installation on the locally fabricated crane structure.
This type of supply model is useful when the customer can produce the steel structure locally but still wants key lifting components and technical support from an experienced crane supplier.
If you are planning a similar project, you can request a crane solution proposal from MOTCRANE.
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