Monorail Cranes

Monorail Cranes

Monorail cranes are composed of a stationary I beam tracking system mounted to the ceiling of factories, plants, warehouses and loading docks that move heavy loads in a linear motion. A hoist or trolley with a chain and hook runs along the I beam's single track. They are mostly used for repetitive production jobs where materials are transported from one fixed location to another fixed location. Monorail cranes are found in industrial applications like parts assembly, machining, dock loading, load palletizing and moving materials from one machine to the next in processing applications like plastic injection molding. They are often automated, fast, efficient and can hold up to 150 tons. Their movements are limited to up/down and forward/back, and no lateral motion occurs under the beam.

Monorail crane systems that are mounted to a manufacturing ceiling may be straight, curved or interlocking and are sometimes able to work in conjunction with other material handling systems. Their flexible layout allows for significant design freedom, and they are able to expand or relocate as necessary. Monorail cranes are often automated and controlled by computers or logic controllers. Since they are mostly ceiling mounted and therefore take up no floor space, monorail cranes are used in facilities where space is limited. The I beam tracking system is made of strong durable metals that can handle heavy loads like steel, stainless steel or aluminum.