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5t Single Beam Crane with SWF Hoist Unit

5,000 kg single beam crane

5T single beam crane

Client Name Abram Pulmans
Date March 2025
Client Location Halifax
Product / Title 5,000 kg – 5T single beam crane with SWF hoist unit, 5t single. beam crane
Safe working load: 5,000 kg
Span: 9 meters
Manufacturer: Cobal Cranes Ltd
Crane Type: Single beam
Height of lift: 7 metres
Hoist type: SWF Wire Rope Crab unit
Hoist speed: Dual
Cross travel: Dual
Long travel: Dual
Control: 110V
Radio control: Fitted with a Gen 2 Flex radio control
Environment: Indoor normal use
Finish: Green (Raal 6018)
Steel work Existing
Conductor System The bus bar system that feeds the cranes was 108 meters long. It came complete with mounting brackets and two sets of current carrying Tandem collectors. The system is a new four bar finger proof one.
Dispatch/Delivery/ Warranty Method This crane was reconditioned and serviced prior to despatch.
Complications/ Solutions Had to be installed over a weekend, very slight restrictions on space for the installation, which was resolved by the customer prior to the start date
Customer Feedback Pleased with the outcome and the quick delivery

What can a 5t Single Beam Crane with SWF hoist unit be used for?

A 5-ton single beam overhead crane, equipped with an SWF hoist unit. This is a versatile and common piece of material handling equipment used for light to medium-duty lifting and transportation of loads up to 5 metric tons (approximately 11,000 lbs) within a fixed area.

It is particularly well-suited for applications where:

  • Lifting requirements are moderate (5 tons or less).
  • The work is medium-duty (e.g., standard frequency of lifts).
  • Space is limited, especially in terms of overhead clearance (headroom), as single-girder designs are typically more compact.
  • Cost-effectiveness is a primary concern compared to heavier-duty double-girder cranes.

Common Applications by Industry

The 5t single-beam crane is a workhorse across many sectors for tasks that involve moving materials overhead, freeing up valuable floor space, and improving safety and efficiency.

Manufacturing and Assembly

  • Material Handling: Moving raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to and from workstations, storage, or shipping areas.
  • Component Assembly: Lifting and precisely positioning heavy components, such as engines, machinery parts, or sub-assemblies, along a production or assembly line.
  • Machinery Maintenance: Assisting in the removal, positioning, and reinstallation of heavy parts during the repair or maintenance of large factory equipment like CNC machines, presses, and fabrication machinery.

Warehousing and Logistics

  • Loading and Unloading: Efficiently loading or unloading heavy items onto or off trucks, railcars, or docks.
  • Inventory Management: Stacking and retrieving bulky or heavy inventory items in storage and distribution centres, maximising vertical storage space.

Fabrication Workshops

  • Metalworking: Lifting and moving steel plates, beams, pipes, and fabricated sections within the workshop, especially in sheet metal and welding shops.
  • Tooling and Die Handling: Changing heavy dies or moulds in stamping, injection moulding, or casting operations.

Key Benefits of Using This Crane Type

The combination of a single beam design and an advanced hoist unit like those from SWF Krantechnik (known for their NOVA or similar series) offers specific operational advantages:

  • Optimised Space Utilisation: Single girder cranes have a lighter deadweight and often utilise a low-headroom hoist design (like the SWF hoists), which maximises the available lifting height beneath the ceiling, ideal for facilities with limited vertical space.
  • Precision and Safety: Modern hoists often feature variable speed control (frequency inverters) which allows for smooth, precise positioning of the load, minimising sway and increasing both operational safety and product quality.
  • Efficiency: By moving loads overhead, the crane bypasses floor obstacles, streamlines material flow, and reduces reliance on slower, less efficient equipment like forklifts for long-distance or high-lift moves.
  • Low Maintenance: Hoist units like the SWF NOVA are often designed with features to reduce wear and tear, such as lifetime-lubricated gears and minimal rope wear mechanisms, leading to lower long-term maintenance costs.