Henan Mine Crane · Integrated Industrial Lifting Systems
Overhead Cranes and Hoists
Henan Mine Crane supplies overhead cranes and electric hoists as coordinated lifting systems for workshops, warehouses, assembly lines, maintenance bays and process facilities. Each system is configured around the suspended load, span, lifting height, operating duty, building clearances and material-handling cycle.
Available arrangements include single-girder, double-girder, top-running and underhung bridge cranes with wire-rope electric hoists, trolley-mounted hoists or project-specific lifting mechanisms. Supply can include the crane, hoist, controls, electrification, runway interfaces, documentation, delivery and agreed site services.
CRANE STRUCTURE
Single or Double Girder
RUNWAY ARRANGEMENT
Top Running or Underhung
HOISTING MECHANISM
Wire Rope, Chain or Winch
CONTROL OPTIONS
Pendant · Radio · Cabin · Automation
Complete Overhead Crane and Hoist Systems
An overhead crane provides horizontal coverage across and along a working bay. The hoist performs vertical lifting; the trolley or travelling hoist moves across the bridge; the bridge end carriages move the complete crane along parallel runways. Controls, power distribution, brakes and protective devices coordinate these motions.
A hoist can operate independently on a fixed suspension point or monorail, but it becomes part of an overhead crane when installed on a travelling bridge system. Procurement specifications must therefore define both the lifting mechanism and the structure that carries it.
Commercial scope: A complete system can cover bridge structure, hoist or trolley, end carriages, controls, electrification and project documentation. Runway steelwork, site power, freight and installation remain separate unless expressly included.
Overhead Crane vs Hoist: Equipment Functions
Overhead Crane
The crane is the complete travelling structure that supports and positions the hoist. Its principal elements include the bridge girder, end carriages, wheels, bridge drives, trolley system, controls and runway interface.
- Moves loads across the width and length of a bay
- Transfers wheel loads into elevated or suspended runways
- Defines span, approaches, coverage and building interfaces
Hoist
The hoist is the lifting mechanism. It raises and lowers the load through wire rope or load chain and can be hook-mounted, fixed, push-trolley, geared-trolley or motor-trolley operated.
- Defines rated load, lifting height, speed and reeving
- Includes motor, brake, transmission, rope or chain and hook
- Can serve a crane, monorail or fixed lifting position
Overhead Crane and Hoist Specifications
Final ratings and dimensions are developed from the load, operating cycle, building and destination requirements. Approved values are recorded in the technical proposal and general arrangement.
| Specification | Engineering Direction | Required Project Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Capacity | Selected for the crane, hoist and lifting attachment | Maximum payload, attachment weight, load spectrum and units |
| Crane Span and Travel | Matched to runway geometry and required coverage | Runway gauge, bay length, support spacing and rail information |
| Hoist Lift and Headroom | Project-defined hook travel and upper approach | Lowest pickup, highest placement, rigging depth and roof clearance |
| Working Class | Crane and hoist mechanisms rated for the operating cycle | Lifts per hour, shifts, loaded cycles, travel and process criticality |
| Motion and Control | Single speed, dual speed or variable-frequency operation | Required speeds, positioning, acceleration and control station |
| Electrical Supply | Equipment matched to the destination supply | Voltage, frequency, phases, earthing and distribution boundary |
| Environment | General, outdoor, dusty, corrosive, hot or hazardous configuration | Temperature, humidity, contaminants, classification and protection |
Industrial Applications
Manufacturing and Assembly
Machinery parts, fixtures, dies and assemblies moving between workstations with controlled lifting and positioning.
Warehousing and Logistics
Unit loads, stored equipment, loading operations and material transfer above occupied floor routes.
Maintenance Facilities
Motors, pumps, machine components and plant equipment removed and positioned during scheduled maintenance.
Steel Fabrication
Plate, profiles, welded fabrications and production tooling handled across cutting, welding and assembly areas.
Power and Process Plants
Turbines, generators, valves and process equipment requiring planned lifting coverage and maintenance access.
Special Environments
Dusty, corrosive, hot, clean or classified areas requiring purpose-selected hoists, controls and protection.
Selection Considerations
01 / LOAD
Payload and Attachment
Rated capacity includes the load and below-the-hook equipment. Shape, centre of gravity and lifting points affect the handling arrangement.
02 / COVERAGE
Hook Envelope
Span, bridge travel, trolley approaches, lift and obstructions establish usable coverage rather than nominal dimensions alone.
03 / DUTY
Load Spectrum and Cycles
Hoist and crane duty must match operating hours, starts, travel, shifts and the proportion of near-capacity lifts.
04 / BUILDING
Runway and Clearances
Wheel loads, rail level, support spacing, roof height, services and maintenance access govern the physical arrangement.
05 / MOTION
Speed and Positioning
Hoisting speed, travel speed, acceleration, variable-frequency control and process positioning are selected together.
06 / SCOPE
Complete Supply Boundary
Crane, hoist, runway, electrification, freight, installation, commissioning and documentation require allocated responsibility.
Overhead Cranes and Hoists Compared with Other Lifting Configurations
Equipment selection is based on required coverage, supporting structure, duty and load movement. A hoist capacity alone does not define the complete crane system.
| Configuration | Movement and Support | Application Position | Critical Selection Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Girder Crane with Hoist | Three-axis movement on elevated top-running runways | General workshop, warehouse and maintenance handling | Capacity, span, headroom, duty, hook approaches and wheel loads |
| Double-Girder Crane with Trolley Hoist | Three-axis movement with two-girder bridge and trolley | Higher loads, demanding duty or defined lifting envelope | Trolley arrangement, access, span, duty and runway reactions |
| Underhung Crane with Hoist | Bridge travels beneath suspended runway beams | Facilities with compatible roof or suspended support structure | Runway flange, suspension points, support loads and clearances |
| Monorail Electric Hoist | Vertical lift with travel along one fixed beam or track | Linear production routes or local transfer between fixed points | Beam flange, curve radius, switches, lift, duty and power feed |
| Gantry Crane with Electric Hoist | Leg-supported bridge travelling at floor or ground level | Yards or buildings without suitable elevated runway support | Ground conditions, rails, foundations, wind and travel clearance |
Overhead Crane and Hoist Configurations
Wire Rope Hoist, Chain Hoist or Winch Trolley
| Hoist Type | Operating Characteristics | Typical Application Position | Selection Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Wire Rope Hoist | Rope drum, reeving and powered trolley in a compact lifting unit | General single-girder and double-girder bridge cranes | Capacity, lift, duty, rope falls, headroom, speed and trolley beam |
| Electric Chain Hoist | Load chain in a compact hook, fixed or trolley-mounted unit | Local lifting, monorails and compatible lighter-duty crane systems | Capacity, lift, chain container, duty, trolley and operating environment |
| Open-Winch Trolley | Separately arranged drum, gearbox, motor, brakes and reeving | Heavy-duty, process, high-lift or redundancy-led applications | Load spectrum, reeving, speeds, redundancy, access and process control |
Controls, Electrification and Safety Functions
Control System
Pendant, radio remote, cabin or automated control is selected for visibility, travel distance, production interfaces and operating responsibility.
Power Distribution
Conductor systems, festoon cables and control wiring are coordinated with crane travel, trolley movement and the site connection point.
Load Protection
Overload protection, hoisting limits, brakes and emergency stopping functions are specified for the lifting mechanism and application.
Travel Protection
Travel limits, end stops, buffers, warnings and anti-collision functions are applied for the runway and operating layout.
Electrical Protection
Isolation, short-circuit, phase and motor protection are coordinated with the equipment design and destination power supply.
Special Environments
Hazard classification, temperature, dust, corrosion, humidity and outdoor exposure determine component protection and documentation.
Overhead Crane and Hoist Prices
Price depends on market, capacity, lift, duty, brand, component scope and sales channel. The following bands summarize current public offers checked on 8 September 2026. They support initial budgeting and do not constitute fixed Henan Mine Crane quotations.
| Equipment Group | Indicative Market Band | Commercial Basis | Scope Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEM Electric Chain Hoist | US$300–$2,000+ | General factory-market equipment | Capacity, trolley, lift, duty, controls and freight vary |
| OEM Electric Wire Rope Hoist | US$500–$5,000+ | Single-speed, dual-speed or compact factory-market equipment | Capacity, lift, reeving, headroom, trolley and protection vary |
| North American Branded Chain Hoist | US$3,700–$6,400+ | Current 1–2 ton industrial retail examples | Trolley, longer lift, special voltage and shipping may add cost |
| North American Branded Wire Rope Hoist | US$8,300–$20,600+ | Current 1–5 ton branded retail examples | Lift, speed, trolley, controls, voltage and duty differ |
| 5 Ton Overhead Crane Kit with Hoist | US$28,100–$30,800 | Current branded kit listings | Main bridge steel, runway, site power or installation may be excluded |
| Factory-Supply Overhead Crane | US$5,000–$25,000+ | General 5 ton single- or double-girder equipment band | Runway, freight, import charges and site work commonly excluded |
Factory export offers and regional branded retail prices are not directly interchangeable. A valid comparison uses the same capacity, lift, duty, controls, component scope, delivery term and installation boundary.
Supply Scope and Commercial Boundary
| Scope Group | Typical Content | Commercial Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Crane and Hoist Equipment | Bridge, end carriages, hoist or trolley, drives, brakes, controls and protective devices | Included equipment and technical limits stated in the proposal |
| Electrification | Crane conductor, festoon, isolator, panels, control wiring and interface cabling | Supply termination points and site connections identified |
| Runway and Structure | Rails, runway beams, columns, brackets, end stops and foundations when included | Equipment-only, runway-inclusive or interface-data-only basis stated |
| Logistics and Site Services | Packing, freight, unloading, erection, commissioning, testing and training | Delivery terms, location and responsibility matrix agreed |
| Documentation | Drawings, component schedules, electrical information, manuals and inspection records | Language, format, approval stages and submission schedule stated |
Manufacturing, Inspection and Documentation
Henan Mine Crane develops the manufacturing package from the approved technical agreement and general arrangement. Crane steelwork, hoisting equipment, travel mechanisms, electrical systems and controls are coordinated as one project configuration.
- Approved crane envelope, hook approaches and building interfaces
- Hoist, trolley, travel drive and electrical component schedule
- Wheel loads, wheel spacing, rail data and supply connection points
- Agreed inspection activities, functional checks and test records
- Operating documentation and shipment preparation
Manufacturing facilities and production scenes are presented in the Henan Mine Crane factory display.
Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance
Site Readiness
Runway geometry, structural suitability, installation access, power supply and assembly space require confirmation before site work.
Commissioning
Electrical checks, functional tests, limit settings, motion verification and agreed acceptance activities support formal handover.
Maintenance Planning
Rope or chain, hooks, brakes, limits, wheels, drives and electrical equipment require accessible inspection and maintenance provisions.
Maintenance intervals are established from the supplied manuals, operating duty, environment and applicable site requirements. Critical spares and component replacement clearances should form part of the project plan.
Information Required for an Overhead Crane and Hoist Quotation
A complete RFQ enables system selection, layout development and a defined commercial proposal.
Load and Operation
- Maximum and typical suspended loads
- Load dimensions and attachment weight
- Lifts per hour and operating shifts
- Required speeds and positioning
Building and Coverage
- Runway span and travel length
- Required lifting height and hook positions
- Runway and support information
- Roof, wall and service clearances
Environment and Scope
- Temperature, dust, corrosion and hazard data
- Voltage, frequency and phases
- Project location and delivery term
- Runway, freight, installation and testing boundary
Overhead Cranes and Hoists FAQ
What is the difference between an overhead crane and a hoist?
The hoist raises and lowers the load. The overhead crane carries the hoist across a bridge and along runways to provide three-axis lifting coverage within a bay.
Can an electric hoist operate without an overhead crane?
An electric hoist can operate from an approved fixed suspension point or trolley on a monorail. The supporting beam, connection, trolley and power system must suit the hoist capacity and duty.
Which hoist is suitable for an overhead crane?
Wire-rope electric hoists serve many general bridge-crane applications. Electric chain hoists can suit compatible lighter-duty or local lifting systems, while open-winch trolleys support demanding process, high-lift or redundancy-led requirements.
How much do overhead cranes and hoists cost?
Current equipment bands extend from several hundred US dollars for basic OEM electric hoists to more than US$20,000 for branded industrial wire-rope hoists. Five-ton crane kits are currently listed near US$28,100–$30,800, while complete project cost depends on bridge steel, runway, freight and installation.
Does an overhead crane quotation include the hoist?
A complete crane-equipment proposal normally identifies the hoist or trolley, but the commercial schedule must state the exact included mechanism. Crane-kit, bridge-only and runway-only offers have different boundaries.
Can an existing hoist be installed on a new crane?
Compatibility requires confirmation of hoist condition, capacity, duty, trolley gauge, beam flange, headroom, power supply, controls, wheel loads and applicable project requirements. Nameplate capacity alone is insufficient.
Does the crane price include runway and installation?
Runway beams, rails, columns, site wiring, freight, erection and commissioning are included only when stated in the commercial proposal. Each item requires an assigned supply and installation responsibility.
What information is required for system selection?
Rated load, attachment weight, span, lift, runway length, operating cycle, control method, power supply, environment, building data, project location and supply scope establish the configuration.
Request An Overhead Crane and Hoist Quote
Submit the required capacity, span, lifting height, operating cycle, building information, power supply, environment and project location. Henan Mine Crane will develop an overhead crane and hoist proposal with the applicable configuration, technical data and defined supply scope.