Dale Industrial Overhead Travelling & Underslung Crane Systems with Runway Beams � Single & Double Girder

Description

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.

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.

Contact our UK crane engineering team today to arrange a site survey, discuss lifting requirements or request a detailed quotation.