Custom overhead cranes manufactured in Quebec

Unsuitable equipment can cause breakdowns, production stoppages, or safety risks for operators. Premium Industrial Group designs custom overhead cranes adapted to various types of extreme situations.

On this page, you will discover :

When a custom overhead crane is necessary
Examples of situations and the appropriate configuration
The advantages of choosing a custom bridge crane when necessary

When is a custom overhead crane necessary?

In a way, every overhead crane is designed for a specific need. But in some cases, more conventional models are not suited to the application or environment. How do you know if this is the case for you?

Here are some situations in which a custom overhead crane may be necessary :

Lack of space : Obstruction on the ceiling, limited space for overhead crane movement (ex : overhead machinery, truck traffic, etc.)
Extreme environment : Heat, corrosion, dust, chemicals
- For an example of an extreme environment, see the article "Hoist for paint room: What are the recommended solutions?"
Intensive use : high class of use (E or F)
- To understand the difference between low and high classes of use, see the article "What are crane and hoist classifications: How do they affect you?"
Repetitive operations : complete or partial lifting automation
- To understand the difference between the two, see the article "Automated vs semi-automated overhead crane: Which one to choose?"

If you recognize yourself in one of these scenarios, it’s worth exploring this possibility further.

Examples of scenarios with customized overhead crane configurations

Here are some examples of situations where a custom overhead crane may be necessary, along with the suitable configuration:

Situations	Custom configurations	Concrete cases
Rotation of long parts requiring high stability	Rotary trolley	Rotation of paper rolls
Facilitating the rotation of heavy and compact loads	Motorized hook	Rotation of steel coils Motorized hook: Canam selects Premium
Handling long and unbalanced loads	Double hook hoist	Handling of aluminum billets
Intensive use	Custom-made hoist (open-winch)	Steel production
Repetitive process	Automated or semi-automated overhead crane	Warehousing automation at CR Slitters
Obstruction at height	Compact overhead crane	Mining garage
Bulk materials or materials without anchor points	Overhead crane with grapple or magnets	Towards innovation: Premium equips SÉMECS with an automated overhead crane Canam : Overhead crane integration in digital transformation
Difficult or narrow access areas	Overhead crane with telescopic mast	Trailer unloading
High lifting capacity	Overhead crane with a capacity of 120 t with custom made hoist (open winch)	Mechanical workshop in a mining garage

The advantages of choosing a custom overhead crane when necessary

At first glance, a custom-made bridge crane may seem more expensive. But when it’s tailored to your specific needs, it results in a better investment over the lifetime of the equipment, as it will reduce your maintenance costs (see the article " How to prepare a budget for overhead crane purchase ").

Here are the main advantages a custom overhead crane can offer you, depending on the chosen configuration :

Increased productivity : in the case of complex lifting operations
Enhanced safety
Reduced downtime
Increased service life of the overhead crane
Better investment or reduced expenses

So, where to start?

What can you do now?

Do you think your application or environment is particular? Have you spotted an overhead crane in the examples above that could be suitable for your situation?

Here's what you can do :

Talk to a Premium expert by clicking on " Contact a specialist " at the bottom of the page.
Or consult one of the articles mentioned above.

If you are on this page, it means you have unusual lifting requirements. Now that you know more about custom overhead cranes and their various possibilities, it's time to check with a specialist to see if this option is right for you.

Premium Industrial Group can help you configure your custom overhead crane. Feel free to contact our experts.