Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes Product Introduction
Free standing workstation bridge cranes. The running rails and main beams are enclosed. The high-strength, lightweight enclosed rail design effectively reduces wear and tear on rail trolleys and hoist wheels. In case of insufficient lifting points, truss type rails can be used to strengthen the rail’s load-bearing capacity, so as to realize a larger span and reduce the number of hangers. Modular production and assembly of cranes ensures reliability and stability. Freestanding overhead cranes have a wide range of applications, especially suitable for modern machining, assembly, warehousing, and other advanced production lines. Free standing workstation bridge cranes with the following characteristics:
- Enclosed track/easy to move, long life.
- Rugged track/superior load positioning – no movement of bridges or “crab walk”.
- Easy to install/can be mounted on anystandard 6-inch concrete floor.
- Smooth rolling surface/easier movement of bridges and trolleys.
- Multiple track configurations and spanning capabilities/adaptable, flexible, and cost competitive.
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes Classification
Rigid Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes
- High strength and structural stability
- Modularity for easy expansion and relocation
- Precise positioning and reliable operation
- Light weight and reduced structural loads
Flexible Free Standing Bridge Cranes
- Flexible configurations and high adaptability
- Self-supporting design, easy to install and move
- Small footprint, suitable for small spaces
- Simple operation, low energy consumption
Aluminum Alloy Free Standing Bridge Crane
- Lightweight, high strength, easy to install and move
- Flexible movement, supporting rotation and lifting
- Energy-saving and efficient, mature control system
Beam Free Rigid Free Standing Bridge Crane
- Beamless design for higher headroom
- Column + I-beam structure for lifting tall objects
- No need for additional suspension beams, saving structural costs
Telescopic Crane, Extending Cranes
- Can be extended to one or both sides beyond the width of the crane track
- Can be used in areas that are difficult to lift
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes Application Industry
Free standing workstation bridge cranes are widely used in production lines, assembly lines, assembly lines and raw material hoisting in warehouses, ports, laboratories, and other places in intelligent industrial production, such as machinery and equipment manufacturing, trolley, shipbuilding, etc. It is an idealized lifting machinery for the company to improve labor efficiency and improve labor standards.
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes Used in Water Environment Industry
In the water treatment industry, such as sewage plants, waterworks and industrial wastewater treatment stations, equipment maintenance is frequent, space is limited, and the environment is humid and corrosive, making it difficult for traditional hoisting methods to cope efficiently. With its modular and independent structural design, the free standing workstation bridge crane has become an ideal lifting solution for the water environment industry.
Free standing workstation bridge cranes do not need to be attached to the plant structure, and can be flexibly installed in equipment rooms, operating platforms, or outdoor areas, covering the entire working area, and realizing the safe hoisting and rapid replacement of core components such as pumps, valves, and agitators. The supporting anti-corrosion coating, electric hoist, and track system ensure stable operation in a high-humidity and high-corrosion environment, significantly improving operating efficiency and reducing labor burden.
With the improvement of the requirements of the water industry for safety, intelligence, and maintenance efficiency, the free standing workstation bridge cranes are gradually replacing the traditional hoisting method and becoming an important tool to improve the level of operation and maintenance.
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes Used in Mechanical Processing Workshop
In the machining and equipment manufacturing industries, facing the needs of multi-station, multi-batch component assembly and handling, flexible and efficient material lifting systems are particularly critical. Free standing workstation bridge cranes are becoming the preferred solution for machinery workshops to improve production efficiency and safety.
The system adopts a modular design, and the bridge frame and track can be flexibly combined to easily cover multiple stations. It is suitable for lifting machine parts, molds, structural parts, chassis, and other small and medium-sized materials. The independent support structure does not need to change the plant building, is easy to install, and can be quickly deployed in existing production lines, especially suitable for lean production environments.
With the electric hoist, the operator can complete the handling and positioning by one person, effectively reducing labor intensity, reducing the risk of material collision, and helping the workshop to achieve efficient circulation and intelligent handling.
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes Used in Lithium Industry
As an efficient and flexible material handling equipment, free standing workstation bridge cranes are playing an increasingly important role in the lithium battery industry, especially the aluminum alloy rail free standing workstation bridge cranes, which has the advantages of low noise, environmental protection, and no static electricity. It is very suitable for use in the lithium battery industry. The production process of lithium batteries involves multiple links, including raw material storage, electrode sheet production, battery assembly, and finished product testing. In these links, material handling is an essential part. Due to the high environmental cleanliness requirements of lithium battery production, cranes need to be dust-proof and explosion-proof. At the same time, the weight and size of lithium batteries vary, and cranes need to have flexible spreader configurations and precise positioning functions to meet the handling needs of batteries of different specifications.
Aluminum alloy free standing workstation bridge cranes are an important equipment on the production line. On the production line, the free standing workstation bridge cranes are responsible for transporting raw materials such as electrode pads and diaphragms from the storage area to the production line, as well as the finished batteries from the production line to the testing area and storage area. Through the flexible configuration of free standing workstation bridge cranes, the company has realized the automation and intelligence of the production line, greatly improving production efficiency and product quality. Specifically, free standing workstation bridge cranes have the following advantages in the application of this enterprise:
- Efficient handling: aluminum alloy free standing bridge crane can quickly and accurately move materials from one location to another, reducing the time and cost of manual handling, and improving the overall efficiency of the production line.
- Flexible configuration: The modular design of aluminum alloy free standing bridge crane allows it to be flexibly configured according to the needs of the production line. Enterprises can adjust the rail system and spreader configuration of the crane according to different production stages and material characteristics to meet the changing needs of the production line.
- Safe and reliable: aluminum alloy free standing workstation bridge cranes have a complete safety protection system, such as overload protection, anti-collision protection, etc., to ensure safety in the production process. At the same time, its stable operating performance also ensures the continuity and stability of the production line.
- Reduce maintenance costs: The modular design of aluminum alloy free standing workstation bridge cranes makes its maintenance easier and reduces maintenance costs. In addition, its long life and durability also save companies a lot of equipment replacement costs.
Dafang Crane Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes Cases
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes for Mold Workshop in Hangzhou, China
Project background
The mold production industry is facing problems such as low production efficiency, difficult cost control, safety risks, and high work intensity of employees in the production process. These problems restrict the development of enterprises and the improvement of market competitiveness. Therefore, the introduction of Dafang Crane’s 1-ton rigid self-supporting KBK crane has become one of the effective ways to solve these problems. Through the application of this advanced lifting equipment, enterprises can achieve precise handling, rapid assembly, and efficient commissioning of molds, improve production efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, and inject new vitality into the development of enterprises.
Characteristics and advantages of free standing bridge crane
In the mold production industry, the 1-ton rigid self-supporting KBK crane is widely used in mold handling, assembly, and commissioning. The crane can easily move molds from the warehouse to the production line, reducing the labor intensity of manual handling and improving work efficiency. At the same time, in the mold assembly process, the rigid self-supporting KBK crane can be accurately positioned to ensure the accurate installation of the mold and improve the assembly accuracy. In the mold debugging stage, the crane can quickly respond to operating instructions, realize rapid mold adjustment, and shorten the production cycle.
Project results
Improve production efficiency: The application of a 1-ton rigid self-supporting KBK crane has made the handling, assembly, and commissioning of the mold production process automated and efficient, greatly shortening the production cycle and improving production efficiency.
Reduce production costs: By reducing the workload of manual handling and commissioning, labor costs are reduced. At the same time, the modular design of the KBK crane makes equipment maintenance and replacement more convenient and reduces maintenance costs.
Improve work quality: the precise positioning and smooth operation of the KBK crane ensure the precise installation and commissioning of the mold, and improve product quality and work accuracy.
Enhance work safety: The automated operation of the crane reduces the risk of manual operation, reduces the incidence of work-related accidents, and improves work safety.
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes for Auto Parts Machining Workshop in Jiangsu, China
Project background
In order to further improve the efficiency of the production line and the safety of on-site operations, the company has introduced a 500kg self-supporting flexible crane system in its auto parts machining workshop. As an important part of enterprise automation transformation and lean production improvement, this project was designed and installed by Dafang Crane. After the start of the project, our team combined the actual layout of the workshop with the operational requirements, carefully planned, and completed the system installation and commissioning.
Characteristics and advantages of free standing bridge crane
The self-supporting KBK flexible crane used in this project has the characteristics of modular structure, flexible installation, and strong space adaptability. It is especially suitable for frequent material handling and component hoisting operations in auto parts processing. Its 360-degree rotating hanging point design realizes multi-station coverage and no dead ends. The system is equipped with a high-performance electric hoist and a safety interlock device to ensure safe and efficient operation in a compact working space, improving operating comfort and work efficiency.
Project results
After the installation is completed, the lifting system has passed strict performance testing and trial operation, and the stability and operability have reached the expected goals. Operators can get started quickly without complex training, which effectively improves the overall logistics flow efficiency and safety assurance level. The management of the customer company highly recognized the performance of the project, saying that the system has become a key support equipment for workshop production, and will continue to deepen cooperation with Dafang Crane in the future to jointly promote the upgrading of intelligent hoisting solutions in the automotive manufacturing field.
Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes for Injection Molding Plant in Wuhan, China
Project background
With the continuous growth of demand for plastic products, the requirements of injection molding factories for production efficiency and operational safety are also constantly increasing. An injection molding factory in Wuhan is an enterprise focusing on the precision machining of plastic products. Its production line involves a large number of mold replacements and raw material handling operations. Hoisting operations are frequent, and the operating space is limited. Previously, the factory used traditional bridge cranes to assist in production, but there were pain points such as a large footprint, inconvenient operation, and low safety, which seriously restricted the further improvement of production efficiency. To this end, the company decided to introduce more flexible and efficient lifting solutions.
Characteristics and advantages of free standing bridge crane
Given the application characteristics of high-frequency hoisting, precision handling, and the complex environment of injection molding factories, Dafang Crane has customized and installed a 250kg KBK flexible combined crane system for it. The system adopts a self-supporting structure and modular design, has strong site adaptability and flexible layout advantages, and can achieve full coverage of lifting operations without affecting the operation of other equipment in the workshop. The crane has the following outstanding characteristics:
- Compact structure: it covers a small area and does not need to rely on the plant structure. It is suitable for workshop environments with centralized mold stacking and intensive injection molding equipment;
- Easy to operate: support dual control modes of remote control and console, and fine hoisting can be completed by a single person, greatly reducing labor investment;
- Strong adaptability: it can operate stably for a long time under typical injection molding conditions such as high temperature, high humidity, and high dust;
- Safe and reliable: it is equipped with multiple safety mechanisms such as limit, anti-pendulum, and overload protection to fully ensure the safety of operators and equipment.
Project results
After the KBK flexible combined crane system was put into use, it solved many problems in the use of traditional bridge cranes. Its efficient and flexible lifting capacity significantly shortens the mold replacement and raw material supply time, and helps the factory to optimize the mold change cycle of the production line and improve logistics efficiency. At the same time, the simplicity of operation greatly reduces the labor intensity of front-line workers, improves work comfort, and production safety factor. The space layout of the workshop is also more reasonable due to the small size of the equipment, which reserves sufficient space for future production expansion and automation transformation. The person in charge of the factory highly evaluates the stability and practicality of the system, and plans to promote the application of the lifting solution in other production lines.
Advantages of Dafang Crane Free Standing Workstation Bridge Cranes
Dafang Crane offers a wide variety of standard and customized free standing bridge cranes. Our team of industry experts is always ready to provide you with the workstation crane that best meets your project’s needs.
Proven Expertise Across Industries
With extensive experience in injection molding, precision machining, and water treatment sectors, Dafang has delivered hundreds of tailored workstation crane systems designed for complex layouts, low headroom, and high-frequency handling needs.
Independent & Flexible Installation
The freestanding design does not rely on existing building structures, making it ideal for retrofit projects or rented facilities. Modular profiles and bolted connections ensure fast installation and easy relocation when production layouts change.
Industry-Grade Components & Certifications
Equipped with international-standard parts (SEW, Siemens, Chint) and certified to CE, GOST, and FEM standards, the system ensures safety, durability, and long service life under industrial operating conditions.
All-In-One Service Policy
From design to commissioning, Dafang Crane provides full support. The solution includes installation planning, commissioning costs, and a 12-month warranty covering structural components and key accessories.
