Single girder overhead crane is designed for efficient and cost-effective material handling in light to medium duty industrial applications. At Henan Mine Crane, we combine 20 years of manufacturing expertise with optimized design to deliver cranes that are lightweight, durable, and easy to maintain. Widely used in workshops, warehouses, and manufacturing plants, it offers a compact structure and reliable performance.
| Technical Specifications | Applications |
Lifting capacity: 0.5 – 32 tons Span: up to 31.5m or tailored Lifting height: tailored Working duty: A3–A5 | Workshops Warehouses Manufacturing plants Assembly lines Maintenance facilities |
Benefits of Using Henan Mine Single Girder Overhead Crane
Cost-Efficiency: Lower initial investment and maintenance costs compared to double girder systems, making it the ideal choice for light to medium-duty tasks.
Space Optimization: Its compact design allows for better approach distances, helping you utilize more of your floor space.
Ease of Installation: Lightweight components mean faster installation and less stress on your existing building structure.
Ease of Operation: Simple, intuitive controls designed for safe and precise load positioning.
Looking for a Tailored Lifting Plan?
Every workshop is different.
Beyond the product itself, we offer complete lifting solutions supported by years of manufacturing experience and engineering expertise. From project consultation and customized design to installation guidance and after-sales service, our team ensures every system is tailored to meet specific working conditions. With strict quality control, stable product performance, and responsive technical support, we help customers achieve safe, efficient, and cost-effective material handling.
A single girder overhead crane consists of a single bridge beam supported by end trucks, with the lifting mechanism-electric hoist running the lower flange of the main girder.
Core Value: It is the most balanced solution for operational efficiency and construction budget.
Cost Savings: Its deadweight is 20%-40% lighter than double girder models,significantly reducing the load requirements for factory runways, support columns, and foundations. This can save approximately 15% in initial building construction costs.
Flexibility: The modular design shortens the installation period by 30%. It perfectly fits ISO M3-M5 (A3-A5) duty classes, covering over 90% of standard manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing needs.
These two products represent different design philosophies and application requirements:
LD Type - Cost-Effective Solution: Designed according to GB standards. It is known for its robust structure, high versatility of spare parts, and exceptionally low initial procurement cost. It is ideal for general machining, simple warehousing, and low-frequency lifting.
FEM/DIN Type - High-Performance Solution: Manufactured according to European Federation of Materials Handling standards.
-Compact Clearance: Features a Low Headroom design, where the critical "C-dimension" is reduced by 20%-30% compared to the LD model, allowing for higher lifting heights in low-ceiling factories.
-Drive System: Equipped with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) as standard, ensuring exceptionally smooth operation, minimal load swing, and extended motor/gearbox life.
-Maintenance-Free: Uses long-life lubricated gearboxes with a protection rating of IP55.
An Underslung /Underhung crane has its tracks fixed directly to the lower flange of the factory’s roof beams (I-beams) rather than being supported by ground columns.
Space Maximization: It is the only solution that consumes zero floor space, making it ideal for facilities without pre-installed support columns.
Full Coverage: The trolley can travel extremely close to the walls, ensuring minimal "dead zones" for lifting.
Inter-bay Transfer: With our specialized Interlock system, the underslung crane can connect with cranes in adjacent bays, allowing the hoist to travel across spans for seamless material flow throughout the workshop.
This is a customized "space-shifting" solution for facilities with extremely low overhead clearance.
Technical Logic: While traditional hoists hang below the girder, the Off-Trolley design mounts the lifting mechanism on the side or a specific offset position of the main beam.
Breaking Limits: In environments with very low ceilings (e.g., less than 4 meters from the beam bottom to the floor), conventional cranes cannot provide sufficient lifting travel.
Core Benefit: The offset structure allows the hook to rise almost flush with the main girder, gaining an additional 500mm-800mm of lifting stroke without modifying the factory structure.
The cost of a single girder overhead crane is not fixed by capacity alone. Several technical variables determine the final investment:
1. Lifting Capacity & Span
-Capacity: Higher tonnages require reinforced steel, larger motors, and high-capacity hoists.
-Span: Longer spans (the distance between runways) require a more rigid Box Girder structure to control deflection, increasing the amount of steel used.
2. Duty Class (Working Intensity)
-A3/M3 (Light Duty): Ideal for maintenance or low-frequency assembly. Lower initial cost.
-A5/M5 (Heavy Duty/European): Designed for 24/7 production lines. These cranes use high-end components to reduce long-term maintenance costs and downtime.
3. Product Configuration (LD vs. FEM)
-Traditional LD Series: High versatility and the most economical upfront price.
-FEM/DIN European Series: Features a Low Headroom design and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). While the initial cost is 20-40% higher, it offers smoother operation and saves significant building height.
4. Customization & Environment
-Special Designs: Features like Explosion-proof, Metallurgical (Foundry), or Outdoor Protection require specialized certifications and materials, which increase the price.
-Smart Controls: Upgrading from a standard pendant to a Wireless Remote Control or a cabin increases both safety and cost.
5. Logistics & Installation
Large cranes (spans over 11.8m) may require Split-Girder designs to fit into shipping containers, affecting both manufacturing and on-site assembly costs.

To receive a precise price within 24 hours, please provide:
1. Lifting Capacity (Tons)
2. Span (Meters)
3. Lifting Height (Meters)
4. Power Supply (e.g., 380V/50Hz/3P)
5. Application Environment (e.g., Steel mill, Warehouse, etc.)

Top running Single Girder Cranes Under-Running (Underhung) Single Girder Cranes
Top-Running Single Girder Cranes:Designed for heavy-duty applications and longer spans, the top-running configuration features end trucks that travel along the top of the runway rails. This setup provides maximum lifting height and greater load capacity, making it the ideal choice for facilities where heavy materials must be moved through high-clearance areas.
Under-Running (Underhung) Single Girder Cranes:Underhung cranes are engineered for flexibility and space optimization. By suspending the end trucks from the bottom flange of the roof-mounted runway beams, these cranes eliminate the need for floor columns, thus maximizing usable floor space. They are particularly effective in facilities requiring precise side-approach or where multiple crane bays need to be interconnected for seamless material transfer.
| Feature | Top Running Single Girder | Under Running (Underhung) |
| Running Track | Moves on top of ASCE rails or square bars fixed to runway beams. | Suspended from the bottom flange of the runway beams (I-beam/H-beam). |
| Capacity | High. Typically up to 30 tons or more. | Light-to-Medium. Usually capped at 10 tons. |
| Lifting Height | Superior. Provides maximum hook height as the bridge is above the rail. | Limited. The bridge sits below the rail, reducing vertical clearance. |
| Floor Space | Requires support columns and brackets. | Maximum. No floor columns needed; hangs from the roof structure. |
| Side Approach | Moderate. | Excellent. Can travel closer to the building's side walls. |
+86 373 8735088