Know About The Different Types Of Cranes

Cranes make the high rise construction in the modern world possible. But it all does not start with the large tower cranes that you usually see on construction sites. Earlier the business of cranes was only associated with the moving and lifting of heavy objects, but with the technological evolution, cranes keep becoming sophisticated and finally become one of the most used materials handling equipment all across the globe.

 


If you are also looking to purchase material handling equipment inMalawi for your construction project, a crane is the first equipment you need to buy.

 

Types of Cranes

When we talk about types of cranes, there are many different types of cranes available in the market. But you can divide all cranes primarily in two categories: static cranes and mobile cranes.

Static cranes as the name suggests are the cranes that are fixed to its position whereas mobile cranes are the cranes that can be easily moved from one point to another.

Here are some commonly used cranes:

Tower Crane

 Tower cranes are the tall cranes used for the construction of high-rise, tall buildings. This type of crane has amazing lifting capabilities. A tower crane has a jibe extending horizontally from mast which is a vertical component fixed to a concrete base.

 Gantry Crane

 Gantry cranes are used for bridge construction. This type of crane features a bridge, trolley and hoist that are supported by the framework of metal legs.

 Telescopic Crane

 Telescopic cranes are one of the most commonly used material handling equipment in Malawi because of its versatility. It features a boom with a hydraulic cylinder that changes its length. This crane is ideal for a short construction job. This type of crane is available in both variants static and mobile. Mobile crane is a crane with a boom-mounted on a truck.

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