An European-style crane is a bridge crane, a concept not found in technical terminology. It is a term coined by domestic crane users to describe the reliability, versatility, and affordability of domestically manufactured cranes (derived from Soviet design and manufacturing techniques), which also incorporate the features of European cranes, such as compact structure, light weight, energy-saving, and low noise.

The concept of European cranes has emerged in the industry in recent years, aiming to differentiate from the so-called domestic, Soviet-style, and traditional cranes of the past. It primarily includes various industrial cranes such as bridge cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, flexible beam cranes, and explosion-proof cranes.

The European-style crane is based on the European philosophy of lightweight and modular design, as well as advanced manufacturing techniques, resulting in a compact structure, smooth operation, reduced weight, lower height, energy conservation, and cost reduction. This significantly cuts down on the construction costs for the crane's operating facility and the operational expenses of the crane, while enhancing the overall quality and performance of the crane. The European-style crane is poised to become the trend in crane development and the mainstream of market demand.

Main beam section

1. The main beam is designed with an Angang H-section steel structure in square box shape, similar to the traditional initial simple crane, with a heavier self-weight.

2. All main welds are subjected to non-destructive testing.

3. The steel plate material is domestic general-purpose steel (Q235B).

4. The vertical pitch is in accordance with the Chinese National Standard.

5. All steel plates undergo shot blasting pretreatment, identical to our traditional crane designs, reaching Sa2.5 standardization.

6. Thoroughly inspect and clean the steel plates before welding, which is typically performed by an automatic welding machine (MIG or semi-automatic welding).

End beam section

1. The end beam is formed by welding rectangular steel tube or steel plate, and the formed end beam is processed in one positioning on a CNC machine, achieving the allowable deviation range to ensure national dimensional accuracy and fit tolerance.

Each end beam is equipped with wheels with double flanges, shock absorbers, and derailment protection devices.

3. A maintenance platform (maintenance walkway) is arranged on the driving side of the main girder along the direction of the double girder crane.

4. The main beam and end beam are connected with high-strength bolts, ensuring the precision and smooth operation of the entire machine.