Weihua supplied 3 sets of 5 ton European single beam overhead cranes (HD type) to a food and beverage factory in Nigeria for lifting inside clean production halls. The compact European-style hoist, the protective cover on the lifting rope and the safety conductor power line suit the enclosed workshops, and the cranes were shipped from Weihua’s factory in China with export-grade packing.
| Item | Details |
| Destination | Nigeria |
| Industry | Food and beverage manufacturing |
| Equipment | European Single Beam Overhead Crane, HD type |
| Quantity | 3 sets |
| Rated capacity | 5 t each |
| Span | 14.5 m |
| Lifting height | 9 m |
| Duty class | A5 / ISO M5 |
| Power supply | 380 V / 415 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase |
| Control | Pendant and wireless remote control |
| Application | Equipment and material handling in clean workshops |
| Manufacturer | Weihua |
The customer needed overhead cranes for production halls with white panelled walls and clean floors. The main requirements were:
A clean production hall puts additional demands on overhead equipment. The cranes’ painted surfaces should be smooth and easy to inspect, lubricated parts such as the hoist gearbox and wheels should be sealed, and the cranes should run with low noise and without sudden starts, so that loads are not swung or jolted over process equipment. Hanging cables were also to be avoided, which is why a conductor-bar power supply was specified.
European-style compact hoist. The HD type uses a compact electric wire rope hoist, which keeps the crane low and light and leaves more of the hall height usable.
Enclosed hoist trolley. The hoist runs inside a metal housing, which limits exposed moving parts above the working area.
Protective cover on the lifting rope. A black bellows-style cover extends from the hoist to the hook. It extends and retracts with the hook and shields the rope from dust.
Soft sling lifting. The hook carries an orange lifting sling, suitable for handling finished equipment without scratching it.
Safety conductor power supply. A red safety conductor line runs along the runway beam, so there are no hanging festoon cables in the work area.
Runway layout. Steel runway beams are fixed to the building structure along both side walls, and each crane spans its production bay with the floor left clear.
| European single beam (HD) | Conventional single girder | |
| Dead weight | Lower | Higher |
| Headroom | Compact, more usable height | Needs more headroom |
| Load on runway and building | Lower wheel loads | Higher wheel loads |
| Travel and lifting | Smooth, VFD speed control available | Standard speed control |
| Noise | Low | Moderate |
| Best fit | Clean, indoor, precision positioning | General workshops |
For a 5 t load in a clean hall, the lighter structure reduces the load on the runway and building, and the smooth VFD control suits careful positioning of equipment. A conventional single girder crane remains a good choice for general workshops where these points matter less.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | European Single Beam Overhead Crane, HD type |
| Quantity | 3 sets |
| Rated capacity | 5 t |
| Span | 14.5 m |
| Lifting height | 9 m |
| Hoist | European-style electric wire rope hoist with protective cover |
| Lifting speed | 0.8/5 m/min, dual speed |
| Cross travel speed | 2–20 m/min, VFD |
| Long travel speed | 3–30 m/min, VFD |
| Duty class | A5 / ISO M5 |
| Power supply | 380 V / 415 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase |
| Power line | Safety conductor along the runway |
| Control | Pendant and wireless remote control |
| Ambient temperature | −20 °C to +40 °C |
Industrial power in Nigeria is typically 50 Hz three-phase. The cranes’ motors, control panels and conductor lines were matched to the customer’s supply of voltage. The cranes are manufactured to CE / ISO / GB requirements. Weihua confirms voltage, frequency and any customer-specified electrical brands before production starts.
The main girders and end carriages of all three cranes were wrapped in protective film printed with the Weihua marking, fixed on blue steel transport racks and loaded onto flatbed trucks. Small parts and electrical components were packed separately. This keeps the paint and structure in good condition over the long journey to Nigeria.
Installation sequence. After the runway beams were checked for level and gauge, the end carriages and the main girder of each crane were lifted onto the runway and bolted together. The hoist trolley, conductor line and electrical control box were then installed and wired, and the protective cover was fitted to the lifting rope.
Commissioning. Before handover, each crane was run empty through the full span and lifting height, and the limit switches, buffers, emergency stop and overload limiter were tested. A rated-load test followed, with the load lifted, held and lowered to check braking and girder deflection. The operators were then shown how to use the pendant and remote control, and how to carry out daily checks.
The three cranes now work in the customer’s clean workshops, lifting and positioning equipment and materials along the production bays. The overhead layout leaves the floor clear, the enclosed hoists and protected ropes keep the area above the production line tidy, and the smooth speed control allows loads to be set down gently. Routine maintenance is limited to periodic checks of the hoist brake, limit switches, wire rope and conductor line.
It is a single girder bridge crane with a compact European-style hoist. It is lighter and lower than a conventional single girder crane and offers smooth speed control. Weihua’s HD type covers 1–20 t, spans of 7.5–30 m and lifting heights of 6, 9 or 12 m.
Yes, for indoor handling, when the hoist is enclosed and the lifting rope is protected. Any special hygiene, corrosion or washdown requirements should be specified at the enquiry stage.
Usually not. A single beam crane covers 5 t at light to medium duty. Choose double girder for heavier duty, larger capacity or greater hook height.
Yes. Multiple cranes can be built to the same specification and shipped together, or adjusted per bay for different spans and lifting heights.
Capacity, span, lifting height, runway length, building drawings, power supply, duty cycle and any hygiene or environmental requirements.
Girders are film-wrapped, secured on steel racks and loaded on flatbeds; electrical parts and accessories are packed separately.
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