Henan Mine Crane · 10 Tonne Gantry Lifting Systems
10 Ton Gantry Crane
Configure a 10 ton gantry crane for lifting machinery, steel fabrications, precast components and other industrial loads across a workshop or outdoor yard. Henan Mine Crane manufactures rail-mounted single-girder, double-girder, semi-gantry and application-specific arrangements.
The proposal defines the bridge and hoist arrangement, clear width between the legs, hook coverage, runway loads, outdoor protection and supply scope. Send the load description and site drawing to compare suitable 10 t configurations.
RATED CAPACITY
10 t / 10,000 kg
PRIMARY STRUCTURES
Single Girder or Double Girder
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT
Powered Ground-Rail Travel
PROJECT INPUTS
Span, Lift, Duty & Site Conditions
Is a 10 Ton Gantry Crane the Right Capacity?
The 10 ton rating on this page means 10 metric tonnes, or 10,000 kg. State the unit explicitly if your specification uses US short tons. Separately suspended slings, lifting beams, grabs, magnets or other below-the-hook devices consume part of the available rated capacity.
Capacity example: a 9,300 kg component plus an 800 kg lifting beam and slings totals 10,100 kg. That exceeds a 10,000 kg rating. Provide the complete suspended-load calculation when selecting the crane capacity.
A rail-mounted gantry uses legs to transfer the bridge loads to ground-level runways. Full industrial gantries are also called goliath or portal cranes in some markets. This page addresses powered industrial equipment; a portable gantry on castors has different limits and site requirements.
Fabrication and Assembly
Move structural sections, frames and machinery between fabrication, inspection and assembly positions. Define the load orientation throughout the route.
Storage and Loading Yards
Serve designated storage, truck-loading and transfer positions. Coordinate crane travel with vehicle routes, drainage and outdoor operating conditions.
Maintenance and Construction
Lift equipment or project components within a defined rail corridor. Include temporary access restrictions and changing site conditions in the planning.
Selection Considerations
01 / LOAD
Load and Attachment
State the maximum and typical payloads, dimensions, centre of gravity and lifting points. Include the mass of all separately suspended lifting accessories.
02 / LAYOUT
Coverage and Clearances
Mark pickup, travel and placement positions. Check the clear width between the legs, hook approaches, cantilever outreach and the swept path of long loads.
03 / SITE
Rails and Ground Support
Provide runway and foundation information where available. The selected wheel loads, wheel spacing and operating forces are required for civil and structural assessment.
04 / OPERATION
Duty and Environment
Describe lifts per hour, travel distances, shifts and near-capacity lifts. Record wind, rain, temperature, dust, corrosion and any hazardous conditions.
A 10 t rating identifies capacity, not duty. Single and double girder describe the bridge structure; full and semi-gantry describe how the crane is supported. Select these characteristics separately around the work and site.
10 Ton Gantry Crane Compared with Other Crane Configurations
Compare the complete installed arrangements at the same 10 t load and hook position. Structural form, mechanism duty, runway work and outdoor protection can change both suitability and total project cost.
| Configuration | Arrangement | Application Fit | Main Selection Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Girder Full Gantry | One bridge girder supported by travelling legs on both sides. | General hook handling where the electric-hoist layout meets the span, lift and duty. | Compare hoist headroom, equipment weight, hook approaches and rail reactions. |
| Double-Girder Electric-Hoist Gantry | Two bridge girders carry an electric-hoist trolley. | Projects needing a different trolley layout or usable hook position. | Confirm the actual crane envelope and service duty; two girders alone do not define duty. |
| MG Double-Girder Gantry | Two girders support a project-selected winch trolley or hook arrangement. | A different mechanism arrangement, process duty or future configuration requirement. | Compare mechanism duty, trolley access, wheel loads and total installed scope. |
| Single-Girder Semi-Gantry | A ground-travelling leg on one side and an elevated runway on the other. | A working strip beside a suitable building runway or independent elevated support. | Assess both runway systems, their alignment and the moving-leg route. |
| L-Type Gantry Crane | A single girder with offset leg geometry and an electric hoist. | Long materials or layouts needing a different clear passage through the legs. | Check load rotation, leg clearance, cantilever reach and hook approaches. |
| Overhead Bridge Crane | The bridge travels on two elevated runways without gantry legs. | Buildings with suitable elevated supports and busy floor traffic. | Compare building loads, runway cost, headroom and the absence of moving legs. |
| Portable Gantry Crane | A separate model family commonly supported on wheels or castors. | Local lifting tasks where portability is a defined requirement. | Floor rating, span, height and loaded-travel permission are model-specific. |
10 Ton Gantry Crane Specifications
Rated capacity is fixed at 10 t for this page. The remaining values are selected from the site and operating requirement, so the final technical schedule should identify each of the following items.
| Parameter | Project Specification |
|---|---|
| Rated lifting capacity | 10 t / 10,000 kg. Confirm how below-the-hook attachments are included in the load calculation. |
| Crane structure | Single girder, double girder, semi-gantry, L-type or another agreed project arrangement. |
| Span and clear leg width | Span is measured between runway centrelines; clear passage through the legs is a separate dimension. |
| Lifting height and hook levels | Define vertical hook travel plus the highest and lowest working hook positions. |
| Runway length and cantilevers | State required longitudinal travel, end approaches and any working area beyond the legs. |
| Crane and mechanism duty | Selected from the load spectrum, operating cycles, travel distances and agreed design requirements. |
| Hoisting and travel speeds | Single-speed, dual-speed or variable-speed functions are selected for throughput and positioning needs. |
| Control method | Pendant, radio remote or cabin control, with priority and process interfaces defined where required. |
| Electrical supply | Confirm destination voltage, frequency, phases, earthing arrangement and incoming power boundary. |
| Operating environment | Indoor or outdoor exposure, temperature, dust, moisture, corrosion and any formal hazardous-area classification. |
| Runway and foundation data | The technical proposal should provide wheel loads, wheel spacing, rail interface and governing reactions. |
Henan Mine Crane Product-Family References
The linked product pages publish the following family ranges and include 10 t within their rated-capacity coverage. They are reference boundaries for comparing arrangements, not a promise that every load, span, lift and duty combination is available.
| Product Family | Capacity Range | Span Range | Lifting-Height Range | Published Duty Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSMH Single-Girder Gantry | 1–32 t | 6–35 m | 4–20 m | A3–A5 |
| MHS Double-Girder Electric-Hoist Gantry | 3–50 t | 7.5–35 m | 4–30 m | A3–A4 |
| MG Double-Girder Gantry | 5–500 t | 8–40 m | 6–30 m | A3–A8 |
| KSMB Single-Girder Semi-Gantry | 1–32 t | 6–35 m | 4–20 m | A3–A5 |
| MHL L-Type Gantry Crane | 1–32 t | 6–35 m | 4–20 m | A3–A5 |
Request a project-specific 10 t data sheet showing the selected span, lifting height, speeds, duty, control system, crane mass, wheel loads and overall dimensions. Do not combine the maximum values from different product families into one specification.
Leg Clearance, Cantilever Reach and Hook Coverage
The general arrangement drawing should show the 10 t load route, crane envelope and every interface with the site. This is particularly important when long materials rotate or pass between the legs.
| Layout Item | What the Drawing Should Confirm |
|---|---|
| Span and clear passage | Runway centreline spacing does not equal the clear width through the legs. Leg shape and bracing affect the space available for loads, trucks and site equipment. |
| Lifting height and overall height | Include load and rigging dimensions above the placement surface. Overall crane height, rail level and usable hook height are different measurements. |
| Cantilever working area | Define hook outreach beyond each leg and the permitted load at that position. Trolley limits reduce usable reach. |
| Runway length and end approaches | Allow for buffers, stops, parking and maintenance space. Total rail length is longer than usable hook travel in most arrangements. |
Hoist, Travel Drives and Operating Duty
Hoisting and Cross Travel
The hoist or trolley raises the load and moves it across the bridge. Rope travel, hook arrangement, braking and speed control must suit both lifting and final placement.
Gantry Long Travel
The bridge and legs travel together along the ground runways. Wheel geometry, paired drives, frame alignment and rail condition affect tracking and skew behaviour.
Controls and Attachments
Select pendant, radio remote or cabin control around operator access and visibility. A grab, magnet or two-point lifting arrangement requires its own load and control definition.
A 10 ton gantry crane used repeatedly near rated capacity may need different mechanisms from a crane handling occasional lighter loads. Define crane duty and the duty of each mechanism under the agreed standard. For bulk material, review the Grab-and-Hook Gantry Crane configuration and supply material density, grab mass and required throughput.
Runways, Foundations and Power Supply
The crane passes vertical and horizontal loads into the runways and their supports. Ground bearing strength alone is not enough to define the foundation; the civil design needs the selected crane reactions and local site information.
- Rail and foundation interface: confirm rail section, fastenings, wheel loads, wheel spacing, end stops and settlement tolerances for the proposed arrangement.
- Traffic and drainage: coordinate rails with vehicle crossings, walkways and drains. Protect the moving-leg envelope from fixed obstructions and unplanned storage.
- Power distribution: compare cable reel, festoon or conductor arrangements against travel length, electrical demand, weather exposure and site traffic.
- Existing runways: survey geometry, elevation and condition. A previous 10 t crane does not prove compatibility with different wheel loads or spacing.
The quotation should state which party supplies rails, foundations, power conductors, incoming electricity and civil work. These interfaces strongly affect installed cost and schedule.
Outdoor Protection and Safety Configuration
For outdoor operation, define site conditions and distinguish the permitted operating state from the parked, out-of-service state. The selected procedures and limits belong in the crane documentation.
Wind and Parking Provisions
Provide site wind information and required operating limits. Specify monitoring, travel brakes, rail clamps, storm anchors and parking locations as applicable to the design.
Load and Motion Protection
Identify overload protection, hoisting and travel limits, braking, buffers, end stops, emergency stops and relevant electrical protections. Agree how functions are checked at acceptance.
Weather and Corrosion Protection
State rain, temperature, dust, moisture, coastal or chemical exposure. Confirm enclosure protection, coatings, covers, drainage and inspection access in the proposal.
A classified hazardous area or hot-material process requires dedicated equipment selection. Provide the formal site classification or process details during the enquiry instead of treating outdoor protection as equivalent to explosion or heat protection.
Manufacturing and Project Documentation
Henan Mine Crane publishes product-family data and manufacturing workshop photographs in its Factory Scene Display. For the actual 10 t order, agree the records that identify the supplied crane and its approved technical scope.
- General arrangement drawing with crane dimensions, clearances and hook coverage.
- Wheel loads, wheel spacing and rail-interface information for foundation design.
- Component schedule, electrical drawings and operating and maintenance manuals.
- Agreed manufacturing inspections plus factory and site test records.
State the destination, applicable standards and required documentation before ordering. The contract should define which records are supplied and the acceptance criteria they support.
Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance
Prepare the Runways
Complete the agreed civil work, rails, end stops, power route and earthing provisions. Verify geometry and installation readiness using the approved drawings.
Plan Assembly and Commissioning
Reserve unloading and assembly areas and suitable installation equipment. Agree inspection, functional checks, applicable load tests, handover and operator familiarisation.
Maintain the Complete System
Provide safe access to the hoist, trolley, wheels, drives and power supply. Set inspection intervals using operating duty, supplied manuals and applicable site requirements.
For an operating yard, coordinate crane installation with production, traffic and shutdown requirements. Confirm replacement access and recommended spare parts during the design review.
What Determines a 10 Ton Gantry Crane Price?
A firm 10 ton gantry crane price depends on span, lifting height, duty, bridge and hoist arrangement, cantilevers, controls and environmental protection. Rails, foundations, power distribution, transport and installation can materially change the complete project cost.
When comparing 10 ton gantry cranes for sale, request itemised quotations against the same site drawing and operating cycle. Confirm included equipment and responsibilities in these three areas:
Crane Equipment
Bridge, legs, travel assemblies, hoist or trolley, controls and specified protection.
Site Interfaces
Rails, foundations, conductor system, incoming power and installation responsibilities.
Project Delivery
Drawing approval, inspection, packing, freight, commissioning, documents and service terms.
Send a common specification to every supplier so equipment-only pricing is not compared with a quotation that includes runways and site work. Confirm delivery milestones after the drawings, components, inspections and transport terms are agreed.
10 Ton Gantry Crane FAQ
How much can a 10 ton gantry crane lift?
The page uses metric units: 10 t equals 10,000 kg. Separately suspended lifting accessories consume part of that capacity. The permitted load also depends on the approved operating position, attachment and crane configuration.
Should I choose a single-girder or double-girder 10 ton gantry crane?
Compare usable hook height, span, duty, trolley arrangement, runway reactions and total installed scope. A single-girder electric-hoist design can suit general handling, while a double-girder layout may provide a more suitable mechanism or lifting envelope for another project.
Is a 10 ton gantry crane portable?
The industrial systems on this page use powered travel on fixed ground-level runways. Portable gantries form a separate product type. If portability is required, state the floor, movement route and whether loaded travel is needed so a suitable model can be assessed.
Can the crane lift 10 tons on a cantilever?
Only if the approved design permits the 10 t load at the stated outreach. Trolley end limits and structural reactions change with position. Specify the required load and hook location outside the legs in the enquiry.
Does a rail-mounted 10 ton gantry crane need foundations?
It needs suitable rails and supporting civil or structural works. Foundation design depends on crane reactions, wheel spacing, ground conditions and local requirements. Request interface data from the selected crane proposal.
Can the same crane work indoors and outdoors?
Only where the design covers both environments and travel zones. Outdoor use requires assessment of wind, rain, temperature, corrosion, drainage and parking provisions, together with clear transitions between areas.
How much does a 10 ton gantry crane cost?
Price depends on structure, span, lift, duty, controls, weather protection and supply scope. Submit the same layout and requirements to each supplier and separate crane equipment, runways, civil work, power, freight and installation in the comparison.
Can an existing 10 ton runway be reused?
Reuse is considered after surveying rail geometry, elevation, condition and support capacity. The proposed crane may have different wheel loads, wheel spacing, end-carriage dimensions or electrical demand from the previous unit.
What information is required for a quotation?
Send the maximum and typical suspended loads, span, lifting height, runway length, cantilever reach, site drawing, work cycle, environment, electrical supply, project location and required delivery and installation scope.
Request A 10 Ton Gantry Crane Quote
Send Henan Mine Crane your load details and site drawing for a project-specific 10 ton gantry crane proposal. Include:
- Maximum and typical loads, lifting attachments and load dimensions.
- Span, lifting height, runway length, cantilever reach and hook positions.
- Ground or runway information, traffic routes and installation space.
- Operating cycle, environment, electrical supply and preferred controls.
- Project location, required documents, delivery terms and installation scope.
