Pre-Engineered Enclosed Workstation Crane Systems

TC/American Crane Company offers its SPANMASTER pre-engineered enclosed track workstation cranes.

Available in both freestanding and ceiling mounted designs, SPANMASTER systems have a capacity range from 250 lbs. to 4,400 lbs. SPANMASTER combines an ergonomic enclosed track bridge with a non-proprietary wide-flange or other runway systems and a range of motion features. "When compared to the competitors' systems, SPANMASTER offers longer standard bridge lengths and runway support centers," said a company spokesperson. Standard bridge lengths can be up to 38'-6" and standard runway support centers are cataloged up to 40'. Longer support centers are available depending on the system requirements.

"SPANMASTER'S patented oscillating, articulating and pivoting end truck design provides a freedom of movement not possible with the competitors' rigid end trucks. This unique range of motion allows SPANMASTER bridges to move freely along the length of the runway, no matter the position of the load on the bridge," said the spokesperson.

SPANMASTER features include:

• SPANMASTER utilizes a fixed runway beam with an oscillating, articulating and pivoting bridge made possible with patented SPANMASTER end trucks. These end trucks feature a ball pivot and U-hanger lower pivot, which reduces operator effort to move the load (as low as 100 to 1).
• "SPANMASTER articulating end trucks, unlike rigid end trucks, do not require a longer wheelbase with longer span cranes to resist binding. The largest end truck (4,400 lb. capacity) has an overall length of just 9.35 inches, which allows for best in class performance and end approach," said the spokesperson.
• SPANMASTER end trucks are available in several different models to fit the desired capacity and beam flange width. Designed to run on non-proprietary wide flange beams, the end trucks are adjustable to accommodate various sized runway flange widths. They feature steel or resin wheels with steel side guide rollers for longevity and ease of use.

"We designed the SPANMASTER crane systems to be an easier and more cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications," said Dustin Krauth, Regional Sales Manager for TC/American. "From packaging and shipping areas to manufacturing work cells and repair and maintenance facilities, SPANMASTER workstation cranes provide a productive solution. These systems provide greater design flexibility and can easily be used on existing runway systems."

For more information contact:

TC/American Crane

11110 Industrial Circle NW

Elk River, MN 55330

763-497-7000

www.tcamerican.com