Single-beam wheel crane

Single Beam Tyre Crane Product Introduction

1. Product Introduction

The single-beam tyre crane is a versatile, light-to-medium-duty lifting equipment designed for efficient material handling in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments. Characterized by its single main beam structure, heavy-duty rubber tyres, and compact design, this crane eliminates the need for fixed rail foundations, enabling flexible movement across hardened floors, construction sites, and warehouses. It integrates reliable lifting performance with exceptional mobility, making it an ideal solution for lifting, transferring, and stacking goods, components, and materials in scenarios where space is limited or track installation is impractical.

Unlike traditional overhead cranes or double beam tyre cranes, the single beam tyre crane features a simplified yet robust structure, offering cost-effectiveness without compromising on safety and operational efficiency. It is widely recognized in industries such as manufacturing, warehousing, construction, metallurgy, and logistics for its adaptability and ease of use, serving as a core piece of equipment for daily material handling operations.

2. Equipment Classification & Applications

2.1 Equipment Classification

Single-beam tyre cranes are classified based on load capacity, power source, and operational mode to meet diverse industry needs:

Light-duty Single Beam Tyre Crane: Lifting capacity of 2t-10t, suitable for small-scale material handling in workshops, small warehouses, and light industrial sites.

Medium-duty Single Beam Tyre Crane: Lifting capacity of 10t-20t, designed for medium-weight loads such as steel beams, metal billets, and prefabricated components in construction and manufacturing yards.

Electric Single Beam Tyre Crane: Powered by electricity, featuring zero emissions, low noise, and energy efficiency, ideal for indoor workshops and environmentally conscious operations.

Diesel-electric Single Beam Tyre Crane: Equipped with a diesel generator, suitable for outdoor or remote sites without a stable power supply, ensuring continuous operation in harsh environments.

Customized Single Beam Tyre Crane: Tailored design for special scenarios, such as adjustable span, variable lifting height, or special spreaders for handling steel coils, containers, or irregular loads.

2.2 Typical Applications

The single-beam tyre crane’s flexibility and mobility make it suitable for a wide range of industries and scenarios:

Manufacturing workshops: Lifting and transferring machine parts, molds, and finished products.

Warehouses and logistics centers: Stacking and loading/unloading goods, pallets, and packaging materials.

Construction sites: Handling precast components, steel bars, and light construction materials (excluding ultra-heavy loads).

Metallurgy and steel industry: Lifting steel plates, coils, and small metal billets in fabrication plants.

Municipal and light engineering: Maintenance work, small-scale hoisting, and material transfer in narrow or temporary work areas.

Indoor and outdoor storage yards: Efficient material handling where fixed rail cranes are not feasible due to space or cost constraints.

3. Working Principle

The single beam tyre crane operates based on the coordinated work of four core systems: the lifting system, hydraulic system, walking system, and electrical control system, ensuring stable and precise operation.

Lifting System: The core component is an electric or hydraulic hoist mounted on the single main beam. The hoist drives the steel wire rope or chain to lift and lower loads, with a trolley that moves along the main beam to adjust the horizontal position of the load, enabling full coverage of the working area.

Hydraulic System: Responsible for power transmission for walking and steering. It adopts a closed-loop hydraulic circuit for high transmission efficiency and low failure rate, driving the rubber tyre walking mechanism to achieve smooth movement and infinite speed regulation, adapting to different working conditions.

Walking System: Supported by heavy-duty rubber tyres, it can move freely without fixed tracks. The hydraulic steering system allows flexible steering (including 90° right-angle steering) and a small turning radius, enabling easy navigation in narrow spaces. Some models are equipped with hydraulic suspension to reduce vibration during movement.

Electrical Control System: Coordinates all operations, supporting multiple control modes (pendant control, wireless remote control, and cab operation). It is equipped with PLC control, overload protection, and emergency stop devices to ensure safe and precise operation, with optional remote diagnostics for easy maintenance.

Under the joint action of these systems, the single-beam tyre crane completes the entire process of lifting, horizontal transfer, and accurate positioning of loads, with stable operation and high operational efficiency.

4. Performance Advantages

Compared with traditional rail cranes and double beam tyre cranes, the single beam tyre crane has obvious advantages in flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability, making it a preferred choice for light-to-medium duty lifting scenarios:

Flexible Mobility & Space-Saving: No need for embedded tracks or fixed foundations, enabling free movement on hardened ground. Its compact single beam structure and small turning radius (8-12 meters) make it suitable for narrow workshops, small yards, and indoor spaces, with 6-meter-wide channels sufficient for flexible movement.

Cost-Effective & Easy Installation: Simplified single beam structure reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs, with a purchase price 30%-50% lower than double beam tyre cranes. It requires no complex foundation construction, can be installed and commissioned quickly, and has fewer maintenance components, reducing long-term operational costs.

Stable & Reliable Operation: Adopts full hydraulic transmission for smooth power output and stable lifting/walking. The main beam, outriggers, and bottom beam adopt box-type structures with high strength, light weight, and resistance to deformation, ensuring long service life. Key hinge points are sealed and lubricated to extend the service life of pins and bushings.

High Safety Performance: Equipped with complete safety devices, including overload limiters, anti-tilting devices, emergency stop buttons, travel alarms, and strobe lights, effectively preventing safety accidents. The electrical control system has IP55 protection level, with optional heaters or dedicated air conditioners for harsh environments.

Versatile & Customizable: Suitable for different load types and working environments, with adjustable lifting height and span. Customized spreaders (such as steel coil spreaders, container spreaders) can be equipped to meet special handling needs. It can be designed according to FEM, CMAA, EN ISO, and GB standards to adapt to global market requirements.

Easy Operation & Maintenance: Humanized control layout, simple operation, and support for multiple control modes, reducing operator training costs. Routine maintenance is convenient, with a low failure rate, ensuring continuous operation and improving work efficiency.

5. Technical Parameters (General Standard Range)

The following parameters are standard specifications; customized parameters are available according to customer needs and industry requirements: