For over thirty years, Givens Engineering has been providing industries throughout Canada and the United States with expertly designed and engineered Bridge Cranes and overhead cranes. Our industry-leading expertise and dedicated team of engineers allow us to provide only the very best in overhead cranes and lifting solutions. We’re proud to be one of the leading manufacturers of bridge cranes and will continue to deliver professionally engineered and custom crane solutions to our North American clients.
Our G-RailTM bridge cranes are engineered for the lowest rail weight, the highest strength and the greatest versatility. These crane systems are ideal for a wide range of industrial applications, especially where space and weight are a concern. Givens Engineering offers scalable solutions that meet your specific needs.
Crane Types
We offer a wide range of crane types including lightweight overhead cranes, industrial bridge cranes, and small overhead crane systems, all expertly manufactured in Canada to meet diverse industrial needs.
What Is a Bridge Crane?
A bridge crane, also often referred to as an overhead crane, is a piece of equipment used in industrial settings to help lift and move heavy loads and materials from one location to the next in a precise motion in a factory or industrial production facility. Bridge crane systems are essential for facilities that require precision and efficiency in material handling. The hoist travels along a bridge which in turn travels along two parallel runways.
Custom Manufactured Bridge Cranes and Overhead Cranes
Bridge Cranes offer unique lifting solutions and versatility to suit a variety of industrial and production settings that may sometimes come with limitations. At Givens Engineering, we proudly create custom lifting solutions that offer more versatility and add benefits to facilitate unique work settings and environments. Our overhead bridge crane solutions are engineered to provide maximum productivity and longevity. If you require a heavy-duty bridge crane for a demanding industrial application or a more compact solution for a smaller workspace, we design cranes to meet the specific needs of your operation.
Benefits of G-Rail™ Bridge Cranes
Givens Engineering offers lightweight and high-performance bridge cranes unlike any other, with added benefits such as:
Simplified Load Movement
The crane profile of the G-Rail™ bridge crane, combined with our patented Slant-Truss bolt-on reinforcements, create one of the lightest lifting systems in the world. The importance of a lightweight bridge crane becomes increasingly important when you need to move a load quickly and frequently in an industrial production setting.
Longer Spans with a Patented Reinforced Bridge Crane
The patented Slant Truss is an all-aluminum bolt-on system that significantly increases the stiffness of the G-Rail™ Bridge Crane making it one of the sturdiest bridge cranes available. When spans approach 25’, 30’ or even 35’, the weight of traditional bridge cranes increases exponentially, making them ergonomically impossible. There is simply too much weight to pull back and forth quickly. The extremely lightweight overhead crane is reinforced with the Slant Truss, making long spans much more feasible.
Customizable Reinforcement Options for Bridge Cranes
The Slant Truss is an optional component that can be added to the bridge crane, depending on the needs of the load. G-Rail™ overhead cranes do not need to be reinforced if the span is 4m (13’) or less. If the loading is less than the maximum rail capacity, longer spans than 4m can be used without a truss.
Enhanced Stability with Rigid G-Rail™ End Trucks
The key to smooth, friction-free running lies in the end trucks. G-Rail™ end trucks are rigid, as opposed to articulating, that is, the bridge crane cannot skew with respect to the runways. This means that the whole bridge of the overhead crane is designed to move along evenly, with a decreased “pendulum effect”.
Aluminum Machined End Trucks
At Givens Engineering, our end trucks are machined from aluminum, not welded steel. This allows for an accurate and square-fit, eliminating the possibility of binding. We ensure that the guide wheels at either end of the overhead crane are properly fitted to reduce friction.
G-Rail end trucks
End truck with optional tractor drive for heavier loads
C2000 bridge crane with low-profile „strongbacks“ on runways and Slant Truss on bridge
Free-Standing Support Frame for Superior Strength
The support frame for bridge cranes from Givens Engineering is one of the strongest on the market. Competitors state that unless movement of the support frame can be tolerated, attachment to part of the building structure may be necessary. G-Rail™ bridge cranes are designed to be completely self-supporting, due to some of the largest columns in the industry. For instance, our C250 bridge cranes have 5” x 5” columns, where competitor’s bridge cranes can sometimes only be 3” x 3” and 4” x 4”.
A More Rigid Design
Also, our bridge cranes are stiffened by recruiting the runway itself to increase rigidity to the top of the frame. In effect, the runways of the overhead crane become part of the frame itself. The saddle clamp, which is unique in the industry, connects the header absolutely rigidly to the runway. The bridge crane headers are made of tube – not traditional I-beam or channel, adding to the stiffness in the direction of the runways.
Custom G-Rail ™ Bridge Crane Solutions to Fit Your Needs
We understand that a perfectly rectangular overhead crane is not always possible, that there are often obstacles that may need to be avoided within your workspace. If you have an unusual or custom requirement and specification for your bridge crane build, give us a call and we can discuss an alternative or solution to best suit your organization’s needs.
C250 crane using L-Columns at one end
Disengageable Tractor Drive for Bridge Cranes
We create our Air Tractor (AT) and Electric Tractor (ET) tractor drives to allow it to disengage from the bridge crane rail when not in use, allowing the load to ‘free-wheel”, giving the bridge crane operator the choice between pulling the load manually or engaging the tractor at any time. For our air tractor drives, we recommend the air motor be supplied with a small amount of oil if used frequently and continuously. However, for limited and intermittent use, the tractor can be run oil-free. We also offer electric tractor drives with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motors for smooth acceleration and control.
Bridge Cranes and Lifting Solutions from Givens Engineering
With decades of experience as leading bridge crane manufacturers, we specialize in providing custom-engineered solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our equipment is designed for durability, safety, and efficiency, with cutting-edge features that offer flexibility and convenience.
The bridge crane manufacturers at Givens Engineering can help find a lifting solution that best suits your specific overhead crane needs. Give us a call at 519-453-9008.
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