Workstation Crane

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A trussed track workstation crane is a type of overhead crane system designed to facilitate material handling in a specific, confined area, typically within a workstation or between multiple workstations in a facility. This crane features a trussed track, which is essentially a piece of track that has been reinforced with a truss structure to increase its strength and rigidity, allowing it to span longer distances without sagging or bending under heavy loads.

The trussed track structure makes the crane more lightweight compared to solid beam or girder designs, while still providing high load capacity and stability. The crane’s hoist and trolley system run along this track, enabling precise and smooth movement of goods horizontally along the track’s length. A workstation crane is the most ergonomic crane solution you can purchase, meant for repetitive lifting that requires precision placement. These systems can be motorized or driven manually, and come in ceiling mounted, floor mounted or monorail configurations.

Prolift Crane & Hoist Inc. is proud to be the exclusive manufacturing partner for Metreel in Canada, making all Met-Track workstation crane systems sold within the country Canadian-made in partnership with Metreel. This exclusive relationship ensures our customers receive industry-leading quality, faster lead times, and fully supported local service.

Prolift designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs the complete range of Met-Track workstation cranes—including freestanding and ceiling-mounted bridge cranes, monorails, jib cranes, and custom material-handling solutions. Because all fabrication and assembly are performed in-house, we deliver a true turnkey solution, from initial concept and structural design through installation, commissioning, and after-sale service.

Met-Track systems are known for their lightweight enclosed-track design, smooth operation, and exceptional ergonomics. By combining these proven systems with Prolift’s engineering expertise and Canadian manufacturing capabilities, we provide efficient, reliable, and high-performance workstation crane solutions tailored to each customer’s operational needs.

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Types of Workstation Crane

  • Freestanding Met-Track Workstation Cranes

    Freestanding Met-Track systems are supported by their own steel columns and baseplates, transferring all loads directly into the floor slab or foundation.

    Key characteristics:

    • Independent of the building structure
    • Supported by columns anchored to concrete foundations
    • Can be installed in facilities not designed for overhead loads
    • Ideal for retrofits, leased buildings, or future reconfiguration

    Benefits:

    • No reliance on roof or ceiling structures
    • Predictable structural performance
    • Flexible layouts and modular expansion
    • Minimal coordination with existing building steel
    • Requires 6” of reinforced concrete

    Freestanding systems are commonly used where ceiling height is sufficient and where building structures cannot support suspended crane loads.

  • Ceiling-Mounted Met-Track Workstation Cranes

    Ceiling-mounted Met-Track systems are suspended from the building’s roof structure, joists, or beams using engineered hanger assemblies.

    Key characteristics:

    • Loads are transferred into the building structure
    • Requires adequate roof or beam capacity
    • Maximizes floor space and improves workflow
    • Lower visual and physical footprint

    Benefits:

    • Clear floor area with no columns
    • Improved access around workstations
    • Ideal for tight layouts or high-traffic production areas
    • Clean, streamlined installation

    Ceiling-mounted systems must be reviewed and approved by a qualified structural engineer to ensure the building can safely support the applied crane loads.

Recent Projects

Prolift Supplies Workstation Crane to Steel Service Centre

Prolift supplied a tandem lift operation freestanding workstation crane, built right here at home as Metreel’s manufacturing partner for Canada.

Workstation Crane

FAQ

A Met-Track workstation crane is a light-duty, modular overhead handling system designed for ergonomic lifting and positioning of loads in workstations, assembly areas, maintenance bays, and production lines. These systems allow smooth, manual movement of loads and are ideal for improving productivity while reducing operator strain and workplace injuries.

Met-Track workstation cranes are available in two primary configurations:

  • Freestanding systems, supported by their own steel columns and foundations
  • Ceiling-mounted systems, suspended from the building’s roof or structural steel

The appropriate configuration depends on building structure, floor conditions, available headroom, and future layout flexibility.

Met-Track workstation cranes are typically designed for light-duty applications up to approximately 4400 lbs, depending on span, layout, and support configuration. Spans and coverage areas are fully customizable, allowing systems to be tailored to single workstations or integrated into larger production workflows.

Prolift Crane & Hoist Inc offers a turnkey, in-house solution for Met-Track workstation cranes, including system design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales support. Prolift works closely with customers and their engineers to ensure each system is safe, compliant, and optimized for the intended application.

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