Shop gantry crane is a small and light duty gantry lifting system, widely used in shop, workstation, garage and warehouse to carry out light lifting jobs. This small gantry crane makes the material handling work in the shop effortless so as to greatly improve the working efficiency. Gantry crane for shop is typically designed on wheels, making it more convenient to lift and move loads. The portable gantry crane can reach every corner of working area to achieve a complete coverage.
Aicrane gantry crane is available in many types, such as semi gantry crane, portable gantry crane, adjustable gantry crane, fixed gantry crane and telescoping gantry crane for both indoor and outdoor uses. For indoor use, we also provide shop overhead crane according to your specific needs. Our gantry cranes are all fabricated in accordance with design and manufacturing standards as well as under strict quality control, thus we can ensure a high quality gantry crane.
Which Type of Shop Gantry Crane Is Best for You
When looking for a gantry crane, you should first get to know gantry crane types and their differences. We produce several main types for your applications.
Portable gantry crane is widely applied in shop for its easy and convenient operation and high mobility. It can be made of steel with solid construction. The small gantry crane can move from one place to another readily, adaptable for various lifting occasions.

Shop gantry crane parameters:
- Load capacity: 0.5-10t
- Span: 2-16m
- Lifting height: 2-12m
- Lifting speed: 0.9-7.2m/min
- Trolley running speed: 11m/min
- Crane running speed: 6m/min or manual operation
- Work duty: A2
Semi gantry crane can be installed in your shop by utilizing facility structure. It is adopted when your shop space is limited. Compared with portable gantry crane, this gantry crane travels along a fixed rail path mounted on the ground.

Semi gantry crane for shop parameters:
- Load capacity: 3-20t
- Span: 8-30m
- Lifting height: 6-18m
- Lifting speed: 0.33-8m/min
- Trolley running speed: 20m/min
- Crane running speed: 20m/min
- Work duty: A3-A4
To determine the best gantry crane type and size for your shop, you should consider your specific lifting needs and working environment. If you are unsure as to which type of gantry crane is suitable for your applications, we are willing to assist you to select the best lifting system so as to create the greatest value for you and save cost as well.
Why Should You Use Shop Gantry Crane
Gantry crane is an economical material handling solution which can effectively accomplish almost all lifting tasks in your shops. It makes the lifting and moving of small and heavy items much easier. Here are reasons why you should adopt this gantry crane equipment.
- Quick assembly and disassembly
The crane has simple structure, so it does not require massive assembly work, making the gantry crane installation and disassembly easy and quick, which can be done in just a few hours with one or two people. It also makes it easy to transport and relocate in other workplaces to achieve a wide range of applications.
- Strong mobility and flexibility
The mobile design allows gantry crane to travel anywhere within the working areas without obstructions. Different types of wheels are available to suit various ground surfaces. It is a more flexible lifting solution as you can choose either fixed or adjustable height and span designs to fit in different occasions.
- High utilization of work space
The gantry crane comes in various sizes and models to serve different needs of customers. It can cover the entire working areas freely to enhance production in your shop.
- Easy operation
As a light duty gantry crane, this crane is usually operated by way of pendant control or wireless remote control. It is easy to operate and only requires one person to take the operation job.
- Low cost and durable performance
The small shop gantry crane is an ideal option for many small lifting needs due to the low cost and high performance. It requires minimal maintenance, and has long service life.
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Buying The Right Gantry Crane
Looking for gantry lifting systems for your shops? Contact Aicrane. We are professional material handling equipment manufacturer and supplier, and are very pleased to help you make your own gantry crane plans.
When buying a gantry crane, you should first take several things into consideration, including your building structure like ceiling height, load capacity, type of load, lifting height, span, crane working environment, etc. After a thorough consideration, you can determine your gantry crane type and model which will best suit your needs. Other options for gantry crane components are available for your individual needs, such as different types of casters, hoists and spreaders.
Get Best Shop Gantry Crane Price
The gantry crane usually costs less than other lifting solutions so it is very popular among small gantry crane users. The gantry crane we produce comes in various types, and we will provide the best price of each type accordingly.
We have specialized in designing and manufacturing gantry cranes for over a decade and accumulated rich experience. We supply many different types of gantry cranes to serve both small and heavy lifting needs, such as rail mounted gantry crane, rubber tyred gantry crane, container gantry crane and portable gantry crane. With regard to different applications, we will design the best solution to meet your requirements.
We keep introducing advanced technology and processing equipment and strictly inspect each stage of production process in order to provide high quality products for clients. Before package and shipping, the crane will be tested in our factory to maker sure it is in a good and stable working condition. We also provide after-sale service for gantry crane buyers. Our skilled workers can help install the equipment at the site and ensure the crane in a normal operation. In case of equipment failure, we will provide maintenance service for customers.
To learn more about shop gantry crane, please contact us now. We hope to cooperate with you in the near future.