Full gantry cranes
up to 50 t- Both legs travel on ground-level rails.
- Most common for outdoor steel, long-material and precast storage yards.
- Replaces a building — the runway needs no load-bearing building structure.
Gantry Cranes
Load capacity up to 50 t · outdoor and indoor
We build gantry cranes for outdoor storage yards and buildings where an overhead crane has no support. Its own legs, its own runway, its own structural design — all from our plant in Michalovce.
SWL up to 50 t Span 10–40 m EN 13001 EN 1090-2 SWF Krantechnik Outdoor design
01 / Technical specifications
Gantry crane specification
We state the ranges as engineering limits. Every gantry is sized for its handling area and load.
| Technical parameter | Range and solution specification |
|---|---|
| 01 Load capacity | From 1 t to 50 t (depending on gantry type and span) |
| 02 Gantry span | Custom-built to the handling area — typically 10–40 m |
| 03 Travel runway | Rails mounted on concrete footings or a reinforced-concrete runway, levelled during installation |
| 04 Outdoor design | Storm brakes, wind restraints, control cabinet heating, C4–C5 class surface protection |
| 05 Hoist | SWF NOVA² / NOVA¹ wire rope hoists, or a CRABster hoisting crab at higher capacities |
| 06 Standards | Manufactured in compliance with EN 1090-2, designed and calculated to EN 13001 |
02 / Solution types
Types of gantry cranes we design and manufacture
Three structural arrangements according to the handling location.
Semi-gantry cranes
up to 20 t- One side runs on a crane runway at the building, the other on a ground-level rail.
- Uses the existing building as one support — saves material and space.
- Suitable for annexes, loading docks and side bays of halls.
Indoor gantry cranes
up to 32 t- For buildings without a load-bearing structure for an overhead crane.
- Runway on its own columns — the building's structural design stays unchanged.
- A solution for leased or lightweight prefabricated halls.
03 / Applications
Where a gantry crane makes sense
Choose a gantry where handling belongs outdoors, or where the building cannot carry an overhead crane.
- 01
Steel and long-material storage
Handling profiles, coils and bars in outdoor yards. Lifting beams and magnetic attachments matched to the load.
- 02
Precast concrete production
Precast dispatch areas — daily-cycle handling of panels, trusses and columns.
- 03
Timber industry
Log and lumber storage yards. Fast travel and precise positioning even in poor weather.
- 04
Buildings without a load-bearing structure
When the building structure cannot carry an overhead crane, the gantry carries the load into its own legs.
04 / Smart features
Crane Intelligence
Smart assistance systems for safety and precision — sway damping for long material, micro speed, tandem operation of two cranes on a shared runway.
Sway damping
Micro speed
Tandem control
Collision prevention
05 / References
BUREX gantry crane installations
A selection of gantry crane installations in halls and outdoors.
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06 / Frequently asked questions
Questions before ordering a gantry crane
Answers to what you ask most often. If your question is missing, call us — we will advise you right away.
What is the difference between an overhead crane and a gantry crane?
An overhead crane travels on a crane runway fixed to the building structure. A gantry crane has its own legs and travels on ground-level rails — it does not need a building for support, so it is used in outdoor storage yards and in buildings without a load-bearing structure.
What load capacity and span can you build?
We manufacture gantry cranes up to 50 t, with typical spans of 10–40 m. The exact limits are set by the structural calculation of each project to EN 13001.
Can a gantry crane operate outdoors all year round?
Yes. For outdoor operation we fit storm brakes, wind restraints, control cabinet heating and C4–C5 class surface protection. Operation in the applicable wind gust zone is verified in the calculation.
Do I need a building permit for a gantry crane?
The crane itself is lifting equipment, not a building. The travel runway (rail strips, foundations) may, however, be subject to building proceedings — it depends on the solution and location. We will advise you in the first consultation.
How do the official acceptance test and commissioning work?
After installation we perform a test load, prepare the inspection report and arrange the official acceptance test under Slovak Decree No. 508/2009. We then provide regular inspections and service.
No-obligation technical proposal
Gantry crane inquiry
Send us the dimensions of the handling area and the required load capacity. We will prepare a technical proposal for the gantry and the runway, plus the documents for your structural engineer.