Glossary
B
Bridge Crane
Related terms : Overhead Travelling Crane
Definition : A type of industrial crane with one or more hoisting mechanisms and one or more bridge beams, that are mounted at each end to an end carriage, enabling it to travel along elevated runways.
G
Gantry Crane
Related terms : Aluminum Gantry Crane
Definition : An industrial crane which has one or more bridge beams mounted at each end by legs mounted onto end carriages; and is capable of travelling on supported surfaces, whether they are fixed or not.
H
Hoist
Related terms : Electric Chain Hoist,Wire Rope Hoist, Air Hoist
Definition : Industrial lifting equipment intended for raising or lowering a load, without slewing, subject to its rated capacity.
I
Industrial Crane
Related terms : Overhead Travelling Crane, Jib Crane, Monorail
Definition : Industrial lifting equipment which is used by trained operators to raise and lower a load and move it horizontally.
M
Mobile Crane
Related terms : Tranchero Mobile Crane
Definition : A type of industrial crane that is mobile and can be easily moved from one place to another, often used indoors and in areas with limited space and headroom.
V
Vacuum Lifting Equipment
Related terms : Palamatic Vacuum Tube Lifters
Definition : A cost effective solution where the vacuum lifting attachment attaches to a hoist or crane, and is designed to safely lift sacks, bags, boxes, sheets of glass, MDF, steel etc
