European Single Girder Overhead Crane — 15T Export Case, Thailand

I. Client Background and Procurement Requirements

This case features a Thai manufacturer specializing in heavy steel structures and industrial machinery, based in the Rayong Industrial Estate. Following a major expansion of production capacity, the company built a new heavy-duty workshop of approximately 3,000 sqm and required a 15-ton overhead crane to handle steel component lifting, inter-station transfer, and finished goods loading.

Weihua arranged a full container load (FCL) shipment via sea freight to Laem Chabang Port in Thailand. Comprehensive cargo insurance was provided for the entire transit. Upon arrival at the client's facility, Weihua dispatched engineers to the site. They carry out equipment installation, electrical commissioning, and load testing; the process took four working days to complete, culminating in the successful passing of the client's final acceptance inspection.

II. Weihua Group’s Recommended Solution

Weihua Group’s technical team conducted a detailed assessment of the client’s operating conditions, plant structure, and tropical climatic environment. Based on this evaluation, they recommended the installation of a 15-ton European-style single-girder overhead crane, incorporating specialized optimizations to provide enhanced protection against heat and moisture, specifically tailored to the local climate in Thailand. The key technical parameters are as follows:

III. Core Product Advantages

• Lightweight European Structure: The variable-section box girder design reduces dead weight by approximately 25% compared to conventional Chinese-standard cranes, lowering structural loads on building columns and foundations — saving civil engineering costs.
• Low Headroom, Maximum Hook Height: The European hoist mounts on the lower flange of the main girder, delivering up to 15% more usable hook height within the same building clearance compared to traditional designs.
• Full VFD on All Motions: Bridge travel, trolley travel, and hoisting are all variable-frequency controlled, enabling smooth acceleration and braking with zero shock — protecting workpieces, tooling, and the crane structure itself.
• Tropical Climate Optimized: All motors and electrical components carry IP55 protection. The control cabinet features heat-dissipation ventilation design, ensuring stable operation in Thailand's high-temperature, high-humidity environment.
• CE Certified — Import-Ready: Full CE certification documentation per EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is included, satisfying Thai customs clearance and facility safety inspection requirements without delay.
• Weihua Crane's Global Track Record: For multiple consecutive years, Weihua has ranked as China's top crane exporter, successfully delivering our products to over 130 countries. A global service and spare parts network ensures responsive after-sales support.

IV. Export Delivery and Services

The crane completed factory acceptance testing on Day 48 from contract signing — two days ahead of schedule. Weihua arranged for a full container load (FCL) shipment via sea freight to Laem Chabang Port in Thailand, with comprehensive cargo insurance coverage provided for the entire transit. Upon the cargo's arrival at the client's facility, Weihua dispatched engineers to the site to carry out equipment installation, electrical commissioning, and load testing; the process took four working days to complete, culminating in the successful passing of the client's final acceptance inspection.

After six months of continuous operation, the client reports zero unplanned downtime, smooth and quiet crane performance, and consistent VFD response across all motions. The client has since expressed interest in procuring additional overhead cranes from Weihua for a planned second-phase factory expansion.

V. About Weihua Group

Weihua Group was founded in 1988. Today, as one of China's largest overhead crane manufacturers, we produce over 100,000 units annually and export to 130+ countries and regions. Weihua's European crane series is fully CE certified and compliant with FEM, DIN, and ISO standards, with proven applications across automotive, steel, port, and heavy manufacturing industries. If you are sourcing an overhead crane or any other lifting equipment, contact Weihua Crane's international team today for a free technical proposal and competitive quotation.