Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane for Precast Concrete Beam Lifting
A rubber tyred gantry crane was recently installed in a precast concrete yard to handle heavy bridge beam lifting operations. The crane is designed to transport and position large concrete structures efficiently while maintaining high stability and safety during lifting.
This rubber tyred gantry crane significantly improves productivity in bridge construction projects by allowing operators to move massive precast beams quickly across the production yard.
Project Overview
The client operates a bridge construction precast yard responsible for producing large concrete beams used in highway infrastructure projects. Due to the increasing production volume, the yard required a rubber tyred gantry crane capable of lifting and transporting extremely heavy precast beams.
The installation of the rubber tyred gantry crane allows workers to move large concrete elements safely and efficiently between casting areas, storage zones, and transport vehicles.
Customer Requirements
During the planning phase, the customer requested a crane solution with the following capabilities:
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stable lifting of heavy precast beams
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flexible movement across the construction yard
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reliable operation in outdoor environments
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safe and easy control for crane operators
The engineering team designed a customized rubber tyred gantry crane solution specifically for heavy infrastructure construction projects.
Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane Solution
The installed rubber tyred gantry crane features a robust steel structure and a multi-wheel rubber tire traveling system that allows the crane to move freely across the yard without fixed rails.
The crane uses a synchronized hoisting system that ensures balanced lifting when handling long concrete beams. This design helps prevent structural stress on the precast components during lifting operations.
With its powerful lifting mechanism, the rubber tyred gantry crane is capable of handling extremely heavy construction elements while maintaining operational stability.
Technical Specifications of the Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane
Main specifications include:
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Lifting Capacity: 80–120 Tons
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Span: 30–40 meters
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Lifting Height: 10–15 meters
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Traveling Mode: Rubber tire drive
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Control Mode: Wireless remote control
These features allow the rubber tyred gantry crane to operate efficiently in large construction yards and infrastructure projects.
Installation and Commissioning
ANTOP engineers provided technical guidance during the installation and commissioning of the rubber tyred gantry crane.
After assembly, the crane underwent a series of load tests to verify lifting capacity, stability, and operational safety. The equipment successfully passed all performance evaluations.
Project Results
The installation of the rubber tyred gantry crane greatly improved the efficiency of precast beam handling operations.
Key benefits include:
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faster transportation of precast beams
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improved lifting safety
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reduced labor intensity
The crane now plays a critical role in supporting large-scale bridge construction projects.
ANTOP continues to provide advanced lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and gantry cranes for infrastructure and industrial applications.