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How to Select an Overhead Crane: 1t to 550t Complete Guide

Industry knowledge · 2026-08-05

Start with three numbers

Crane selection starts with three factors: lifting capacity, span (distance between runways) and lift height. Get these wrong and you either over-pay or under-specify. Write them down before talking to any supplier.

Light duty (1–32t)

For light workshops choose LD single girder or HD European single girder. The European type is lighter, VFD-controlled, three-in-one drive — energy-saving and low-maintenance. See the overhead crane overview.

Medium and heavy duty (32t+)

For metallurgy, foundry or grab duty choose QD double girder with Q345-B girder, ZG50SiMn forged wheels and 100% weld inspection — rigid and anti-rail-gnawing. For molten metal, specify a ladle crane.

Specialised lifting

Why Tongyu / Henan Lugang

Henan Lugang, founded 2007 in Changyuan, is a Grade-A manufacturer (ISO9001/14001/45001, ~45% domestic share, 60+ patents). Tongyu is its sales & selection partner: we confirm your duty, site and power before recommending, then coordinate logistics, installation and after-sales. Standard models ship in 15–25 days.

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