Bridge Cranes

Overhead Crane Solutions

Prolift Crane & Hoist Inc. provides complete turnkey overhead crane solutions, guiding projects from concept through commissioning. Our team delivers in-house engineering and design, custom fabrication, professional installation, and ongoing service for a full range of overhead bridge cranes.

Based in Ontario, we support customers across the province and throughout Canada through a trusted network of dealer partners. Our systems range from 250-lb workstation cranes to 150-ton overhead bridge cranes, ensuring reliable lifting solutions for applications ranging from light-duty production lines to heavy industrial operations.

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Types of Bridge Cranes

  • Top Running Single Girder Bridge Crane

    A top-running single girder bridge crane uses one main bridge beam that supports the hoist and trolley. The crane travels along runway beams mounted on building columns, making it a cost-effective solution for many lifting applications.

    Key characteristics

    • Single bridge girder supporting hoist and trolley
    • Travels on top of elevated runway beams
    • Typically used for light to medium lifting capacities
    • Efficient design requiring less structural material

  • Double Girder Top Running Bridge Crane

    A double girder bridge crane features two bridge beams supporting the trolley and hoist. This design allows for higher lifting capacities and longer spans, making it suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications. Prolift can help you find the right double girder bridge crane solution for your operation.

    Key characteristics

    • Two bridge girders supporting trolley and hoist
    • Suitable for heavier loads and longer spans
    • Can accommodate walkways, maintenance platforms, or cabs
    • Common in heavy manufacturing and fabrication environments

  • Single Girder Under Running Bridge Crane

    Single girder under-running bridge cranes, also known as underhung cranes, travel along the bottom flange of steel beams and do not require crane rail. The hoist and trolley run beneath the bridge beam, helping maximize the available headroom in the facility.

    Key characteristics

    • Suspended from roof or ceiling structure
    • Hoist and trolley operate beneath the bridge girder
    • Maximizes available headroom
    • Suitable for light to medium lifting applications

Recent Projects

Steel Service Centre in Ontario - 113’-0” Span Double Girder Top Running Bridge Crane

Prolift Crane & Hoist Inc. proudly delivered and installed its largest-span overhead crane to date, featuring a 113′-0″ bridge span, CMAA Class D duty rating, and a 10-tonne lifting capacity.

This custom-built system incorporates twin 5-tonne electric wire rope hoists with VFD-controlled motions:

  • Hoist: 40 fpm
  • Trolley: 160 fpm
  • Bridge: 200 fpm

The crane includes an A/B/both hoist selector circuit and a wireless radio remote control for flexible and efficient operation. A milestone project showcasing Prolift’s in-house engineering, manufacturing, and turnkey installation capabilities.

Bridge Cranes

FAQ

Prolift covers 250 lb capacity to 100 Ton capacity, and spans of up to 132’-0”.

A single-girder crane is typically used for lighter capacities and shorter spans, offering a cost-effective solution. A double-girder crane provides higher lifting capacity, greater hook height, and longer spans. Prolift can assess your building, application, and production needs to recommend the ideal configuration.

Lead times vary depending on the crane class, capacity, span, and electrical requirements. Most standard cranes follow a 4–12 week cycle from engineering to commissioning, while custom or large-scale systems may require additional time. Prolift provides detailed schedules during the quotation and design phases.

Overhead cranes must comply with CSA B167 and CMAA guidelines. Requirements include frequent inspections (daily/weekly) and periodic inspections (monthly or annually) depending on duty class and usage. Prolift offers full inspection programs, preventive maintenance, and load testing services.

Yes. Prolift provides complete turnkey solutions including engineering, fabrication, electrification, installation, load testing, certification, and after-sale service. We support our customers through the entire lifecycle of their lifting equipment.

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