This product requires a service every 12 months to ensure it continues to operate safely and efficiently. Regular servicing helps maintain performance, prevent issues, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
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This product requires a service every 12 months to ensure it continues to operate safely and efficiently. Regular servicing helps maintain performance, prevent issues, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
Dale Overhead Travelling Cranes & Underslung Crane Systems
DAL-OHTC
Dale Lifting and Handling overhead travelling crane systems and crane runway solutions for safe, efficient industrial material handling. Available in single girder, double girder, underslung and monorail crane configurations with manual, electric or pneumatic hoists. Full UK service including site survey, CAD design, manufacture and professional installation. Ideal for factories, warehouses and production environments requiring reliable heavy-duty lifting solutions.
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Description
Overhead Crane Designed, Manufactured, Installed & Maintained
Dale Lifting and Handling overhead travelling crane systems and runway installations provide fully engineered lifting solutions for safe and efficient industrial material handling across UK manufacturing plants, warehouses, engineering workshops and logistics facilities.
Designed, manufactured and installed by an experienced in-house crane engineering team, these bespoke overhead crane systems help businesses improve production workflow, enhance lifting safety, reduce manual handling risks and maximise operational efficiency.
With decades of industry experience and thousands of successful crane installations across the UK, Dale delivers cost-effective overhead lifting systems using proven modular and pre-engineered crane components.
Whether you require a complete overhead travelling crane installation, runway beam system, monorail crane solution or export crane kit, every system is designed to meet your specific lifting capacity, duty cycle and building constraints.
Custom Designed Overhead Travelling Crane Systems
Every overhead crane project begins with a detailed site survey and lifting assessment to ensure optimal system performance and structural compatibility.
Using advanced CAD design tools, Dale’s dedicated crane engineering department develops bespoke lifting solutions tailored to:
- Facility layout and workflow
- Lifting frequency and load weights
- Span requirements and hook height
- Existing building structure and headroom
- Future expansion or production growth
- Available crane configurations include:
- Single girder overhead travelling cranes
- Double girder bridge crane systems
- Underslung or under-running cranes
- Monorail runway crane transport systems
This flexible engineering approach allows UK businesses to implement the most suitable overhead lifting solution to maximise productivity and long-term reliability.
Monorail Runway Crane Systems for Linear Transport
Monorail cranes provide a simple and efficient overhead lifting method where loads need to be transported along fixed production routes or between workstations.
Supported via cantilever brackets, goalpost frames or direct ceiling suspension, these systems enable safe mechanical handling of components, pallets and heavy equipment while maintaining clear floor space.
Monorail runway systems can be designed in straight, curved, looped or complex track layouts and support electric, pneumatic or manual hoist options.
Modern power feed technologies including enclosed conductor bar systems and flat cable arrangements ensure smooth trolley travel and dependable operation in demanding industrial environments.
Single Girder Overhead Travelling Cranes
Single girder bridge cranes offer an economical and highly versatile lifting solution for indoor and outdoor industrial applications.
Typically supplied with electric or pneumatic chain hoists, these cranes provide:
- Precise load positioning
- Wide coverage across working areas
- Reduced reliance on forklift handling
- Improved operator safety and ergonomics
Top-running single girder cranes are widely used across UK production facilities where reliable lifting performance and efficient material flow are essential.
Double Girder Bridge Crane Systems for Heavy Duty Applications
Double girder overhead travelling cranes are ideal where higher lifting capacities, longer spans or maximum hook approach are required.
Installed high within roof structures, these cranes deliver enhanced lifting height, improved side hook approaches and superior load control.
Systems are typically fitted with electric wire rope hoists and may run on four or eight long travel wheels depending on structural loading requirements. Multiple trolley gauge options allow further configuration to meet site-specific lifting demands.
Underslung Travelling Crane Systems
Underslung or suspension cranes maximise usable floor space by running on runway beams integrated within the building structure.
This eliminates the need for floor-mounted support columns, allowing improved access for:
- Forklifts
- Production vehicles
- Automated handling systems
- Assembly operations
These overhead crane systems are particularly beneficial in warehouses and manufacturing facilities where unobstructed floor areas are critical for productivity.
Crane Controls, Hoist Integration & Power Feed Options
Overhead travelling cranes can be operated via:
- Push-button pendant controls
- Moving control stations
- Radio remote control systems
Electrical supply arrangements are designed to suit site conditions and may include C-rail flat cable systems or enclosed conductor bar installations for reliable power transmission.
A wide range of lifting equipment can be integrated including:
- Electric chain hoists
- Pneumatic hoists
- Electric wire rope hoists
- Manipulators and specialist lifting devices
Dale also supplies overhead crane kits for export projects or on-site assembly, from manual push-travel beams to fully powered twin girder crane systems.
Compliance, Testing & Installation
All overhead travelling crane installations are:
- Proof load tested
- CE marked
- Supplied with Declaration of Conformity
- Installed by qualified lifting equipment engineers
- Designed in accordance with UK lifting equipment regulations and LOLER requirements
Planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections ensure long-term safe operation and system reliability.
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Typical Applications
- Manufacturing and production facilities
- Warehousing and logistics operations
- Engineering and fabrication workshops
- Automotive assembly lines
- Packaging and distribution centres
- Heavy industrial material handling environments
- Request a Crane Site Survey or Quotation
If you are planning a new facility, upgrading existing lifting equipment or improving material handling efficiency, Dale Lifting and Handling can provide a fully engineered overhead travelling crane and runway system tailored to your operational needs.
Not sure about your implementation, then contact our UK crane engineering team today to arrange a site survey, discuss lifting requirements or request a detailed quotation.
Contact our Manchester Design service team today.
Technical information
| Weight | 101 kg |
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Key Features
- Bespoke overhead travelling crane design and manufacture
- Single girder, double girder, monorail and underslung crane options
- Manual, electric and pneumatic lifting systems available
- Full UK site survey and no-obligation quotation
- CAD design by dedicated in-house crane engineering team
- Complete crane installations or modular crane kits supplied
- Advanced crane power feed and control system options
- Suitable for a wide range of industrial lifting applications
- Proof load tested, CE marked and compliant installations
Safety & User Instructions
- Only trained and authorised personnel should operate the overhead crane system.
- Never exceed the crane’s Safe Working Load (SWL) or rated lifting capacity.
- Always inspect the crane, hoist, controls and lifting accessories before use.
- Ensure the load is correctly secured and balanced prior to lifting.
- Keep all personnel clear of suspended loads at all times.
- Never use the crane to lift personnel unless specifically designed and approved for man-riding applications.
- Operate all crane movements smoothly and avoid sudden starts or stops.
- Ensure the travel path and working area remain free from obstructions during operation.
- Do not leave suspended loads unattended.
- Report any unusual noises, movements, faults or damage immediately and remove the crane from service if safety is compromised.
- Routine inspections, servicing and maintenance should be carried out in accordance with LOLER and manufacturer recommendations.
- Only qualified engineers should perform installation, maintenance or electrical work on the crane system.
- Confirm runway beams, supporting structures and fixings are suitable for the imposed crane loads before operation.
- Emergency stop controls must remain accessible and operational at all times.
- Operators should wear appropriate PPE in accordance with site safety requirements.
- Proof load testing and commissioning must be completed before the crane is placed into service.
- Radio remote controls and pendant controls should be stored securely when not in use.
- Never side-pull or drag loads with the hoist unless the system is specifically designed for this application.
- Maintain clear communication between operators and nearby personnel during lifting operations.
- Follow all site-specific lifting procedures and risk assessments before use.
