Electric Cantilever Crane for Workshop
1. Why Choose the Cantilever Design?
The primary reason to choose a cantilever over a standard tie-rod jib is headroom.
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Maximum Lift Height: Because the support structure is at the “back” of the crane rather than on top of the arm, the hoist can sit higher up. This is vital if you have a low ceiling but need to lift engines or tall machinery onto a workbench.
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Clearance: There are no rods or wires for overhead lights, heaters, or sprinklers to get tangled in.
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Full Motorization: Electric cantilever cranes are easily fitted with motorized “travelers” (the trolley that moves the hoist back and forth) and motorized rotation, making them ideal for heavy industrial use where manual pushing is unsafe.
2. Wall-Mounted vs. Freestanding Cantilever
| Feature | Wall-Mounted Cantilever | Freestanding Cantilever |
| Space Usage | Saves 100% of floor space. | Requires a base plate/bolting. |
| Rotation | Usually 180° to 200°. | Full 360° rotation. |
| Installation | Requires heavy-duty steel building columns. | Requires a thick concrete foundation. |
| Best For | Lines of workstations along a wall. | Centralized heavy lifting (e.g., CNC loading). |
3. The “Electric” Advantage
Since you are looking at an Electric model, you have three movement axes to consider for electrification:
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Electric Hoist (Up/Down): Standard. Look for “dual speed” models—fast for moving the load, and “micro-speed” for precise positioning.
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Electric Trolley (Left/Right): Highly recommended if the cantilever arm is longer than 4 meters or if the load exceeds 1,000 kg.
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Electric Rotation (Swivel): Usually reserved for very heavy loads where the inertia of the beam makes it difficult to stop manually.
