Industrial cranes are small and compact; they are often used for in-house tasks where space is limited. Especially in to the installation of escalators. Here, SCHOLPP relies on ‘Manghi magic’.

In theory, there are many technical solutions for lifting and lowering heavy systems and equipment and transporting them from A to B. However, once all the variables and requirements have been analysed, there is often only a single, very individual solution left. The Scholpp Project manager have already written a large number of customised ‘industrial scripts’. They know from years of experience that these ideally take several initial scenarios into account. Because if plan A cannot be implemented due to unforeseeable events, plan B or even C quickly comes into play. In this way, we take precautions and can better guarantee a risk-free way.’ Industrial cranes are often first choice.

Question of compromises

Industrial cranes also known as in-plant cranes are mainly used for plant internal rigging and moving tasks, such as the installation of escalators, the erection of lifting frames or plant assembly. In some cases, they are also an elementary component of a complex technical solution. The decisive criteria are usually the space available, the floor conditions, the required load capacities, and environmental regulations. Currently, the maximum load that an industrial crane can move is 100 tonnes.

However, industrial cranes not only differ in terms of their load capacity, but also in their type of drive and number of wheels. Some cranes are equipped with three wheels, others with four. While diesel cranes were almost exclusively used in the past, cranes with electric drives are now increasing. This is particularly important in sensitive company areas where diesel-powered cranes are simply prohibited. The same also applies if production employees are working at the same time and are exposed not only to noise but possibly also to crane exhaust fumes.

Nevertheless, diesel-powered cranes will not disappear completely from the industry. For one thing, they can be used to work on company premises regardless of the weather, for example in sub-zero temperatures. Secondly, they do not require charging stations and are not tied to radio networks. ‘These and many other factors play a role in the run-up to every job. Describing the complex decision-making process involved in selecting the right crane.

SCHOLPP trains in-house

Operating an inplant crane requires experienced specialist staff. Manghicranes, for example, are more sensitive to tipping than other models due to their three-wheeled basic structure. Scholpp ensures that operators have the necessary specialist knowledge through its own in-house training programme.

Magic with Manghi

When it comes to installing escalators, SCHOLPP has been using Manghi three-wheeled industrial cranes for decades, which can lift up to 7.5 or 10 tonnes depending on the size. The compact design and simple structure as well as the proven and safe technology are an advantage – and this is precisely why the tried and tested Manghicranes are cherished and cared for. For example, there have already been several ‘heart operations’, in which the three-cylinder engine was replaced with a four-cylinder engine.

 

An industrial crane goes on a journey

In addition to Manghicranes, SCHOLPP also has Ormig and Valla electric cranes with a lifting capacity of up to 40 tonnes. Whether these are used or SCHOLPP rents industrial cranes instead is primarily due to organisational reasons such as the location and duration of the job as well as additional equipment to be used. Industrial cranes are not road-legal, and their weight should not be underestimated. For this reason, shipping this specialised technology requires professional planning. The type of transport vehicles and their loading and unloading play a decisive role here.

Conclusion

Industrial cranes require low clearance heights and are well suited for the rapid movement of heavy loads in comparison to lifting gantries. Using additional equipment such as load forks or jibs, they can be used in a wide range of projects.