In this project, we helped a leading Costa Rican precision instrument manufacturer overcome a major challenge in their new factory construction – selecting and integrating a 32 ton overhead crane that perfectly matched the building’s steel structure. Read on to discover how our tailored solution ensured seamless integration, boosted efficiency, and set the stage for future growth.
Client Challenges: Matching Crane Loads with Steel Structure
A leading precision instrument processing and machinery maintenance company in Costa Rica, with 25 years of industry experience, encountered a key problem when designing their new plant: their steel structure design engineer could not determine the appropriate column and roof beam specifications without precise crane data. This gap made it impossible to ensure that the new overhead crane would match the building’s load-bearing requirements.
Our Solution: Custom-Designed 32-Ton Overhead Crane
The client reached out to us and provided detailed steel structure factory design drawings. Our engineering team carefully reviewed the building plans and, leveraging our extensive project experience, recommended a double girder overhead crane with the following specifications:
- Lifting capacity: 32 tons
- Span: 12 meters
- Lifting height: 10 meters
- Work duty: A5
We worked closely with the building design team to ensure the crane’s load data, wheel loads, and overall dimensions were seamlessly integrated into the structural design. This collaboration allowed the structural engineer to select the correct column and roof beam types, ensuring safety, stability, and optimal performance.
Project Outcome: Improved Efficiency and Larger Order Capacity
With the new 32-ton overhead crane installed, the client’s plant gained a significant boost in efficiency. For the client’s company, the crane not only improved the speed and safety of precision instrument processing but also enabled the business to take on larger and more complex orders. The result was increased production capacity, reduced maintenance costs, and a stronger competitive position in the market.
If you’re facing similar challenges in selecting and integrating overhead cranes, contact Aicrane today. Let our experienced engineers provide you with a custom lifting solution that perfectly fits your facility’s needs and helps drive your business forward.