CRANE EQUIPPED WAREHOUSES
Top-Tier Heavy Freight Solutions with OLIMP's Crane-Equipped Warehouses
Managing heavy freight requires specialized equipment, and OLIMP provides access to crane-equipped warehouses across North America. These facilities feature cutting-edge systems designed to handle your cargo safely and efficiently. With various types of cranes, including overhead, gantry, jib, mobile cranes, stackers, and reach stackers, OLIMP’s warehouses are equipped to meet diverse handling needs. These cranes not only enhance operational efficiency but also improve safety and optimize space utilization, ensuring that your heavy materials are managed to the highest standards. Partner with OLIMP to discover how our advanced crane systems can elevate your logistics operations.
What Are Warehouse Cranes?
Warehouse cranes are overhead material handling systems designed to efficiently lift, move, and position heavy or bulky loads within storage facilities, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants. Unlike forklifts that operate at ground level, these cranes utilize vertical space with elevated runways, gantries, or robotic arms to:
Maximize storage density in high-bay racking systems
Handle loads beyond forklift capacity (1-100+ tons)
Operate safely above workers and equipment
Key characteristics include:
✔ Overhead operation (bridge, gantry) or robotic automation (AS/RS)
✔ Specialized attachments for pallets, coils, or containers
✔ Manual, semi-automated, or fully automated control
Find Warehouses with Specialized Crane Equipment through OLIMP
There are several types of cranes commonly used in warehouses for lifting and moving heavy goods. Some of the most common types of cranes used in warehouses are:
- Overhead crane: Also known as bridge cranes, overhead cranes are commonly used in warehouses for lifting and moving heavy loads. These cranes are attached to the ceiling of the warehouse and can move goods along a track system.
- Jib crane: Jib cranes are smaller, more lightweight cranes that are typically mounted on a wall or column in a warehouse. They can rotate to provide easy access to different areas of the warehouse.
- Gantry crane: Gantry cranes are similar to overhead cranes but are supported by a structure on the ground rather than by the ceiling. They are commonly used in warehouses for outdoor loading and unloading tasks.
- Stacker Crane: Stackers are smaller, more compact cranes that are used for lifting and stacking goods on shelves in a warehouse. They are typically operated by a person standing on a platform attached to the crane.
- Reach stackers: Reach stackers are specialized cranes used in warehouses for lifting and stacking shipping containers. They have a telescopic arm that allows them to reach and lift containers at a distance.
OLIMP helps you find warehouses equipped with these crane types, ensuring efficient handling and storage solutions tailored to your needs.transition from port to destination.
Benefit of Warehouse Cranes
Crane equipment, including warehouse gantry cranes, warehouse overhead cranes, and warehouse bridge cranes, offers several significant benefits:
- Enhanced efficiency:Cranes streamline the handling and movement of heavy and bulky items, reducing the time and labor required for manual handling. This efficiency speeds up operations and minimizes downtime, allowing for quicker processing and turnover of goods.
- Increased safety:By automating the lifting and transporting of heavy loads, cranes help reduce the risk of workplace injuries associated with manual lifting. This improves overall safety for warehouse staff and minimizes the likelihood of damage to products.
- Improved space utilization:Cranes can handle large items and reach high storage racks, allowing warehouses to optimize vertical space and increase storage capacity. This efficient use of space can lead to cost savings and better organization within the warehouse.
- Versatility:Cranes can be adapted to handle a wide variety of loads and are suitable for different types of warehouses. Whether it’s moving pallets, containers, or specialized equipment, cranes provide flexibility in handling diverse inventory needs.
Overall, crane equipment enhances operational efficiency, safety, and space utilization, contributing to a more effective and streamlined warehouse environment.
