Overhead cranes are widely used in factories, machine shops, warehouses, assembly facilities and maintenance areas to lift and move heavy loads safely. Since these crane systems operate above the working area, they support efficient material handling without occupying valuable floor space.
Also known as bridge cranes, overhead cranes generally consist of a bridge travelling along elevated runways and a hoist that moves across the bridge. This arrangement enables vertical lifting, cross travel and long travel within a defined working area.
In India, overhead cranes are commonly used in automotive manufacturing, general engineering, machine shops, warehouses, assembly facilities and equipment maintenance operations.