Crane Systems Designed, built & installed for UK industry
Durham Lifting designs, manufactures, supplies and installs industrial crane systems across the UK, including overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, workstation crane systems and monorail lifting solutions engineered around the site and lifting requirement.
A crane system should fit the building, the load and the way the job is done.
Crane selection starts with the working area rather than a catalogue. Capacity, span, hook height, duty, travel path, building structure and operator access all influence the most suitable arrangement.
Durham Lifting can support the project from initial requirement and crane design through manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning, then continue with servicing, maintenance and upgrades throughout the equipment’s working life.
If you already know the required safe working load, span, height of lift and site constraints, send them with your enquiry and our team can review the most suitable crane route.
Choose the crane system that matches the lifting area.
The four principal routes below cover broad bay lifting, freestanding coverage and local workstation handling. Each page goes deeper into the system type without competing with this hub for the wider crane-system search intent.
Overhead Cranes
Bridge and travelling crane systems for workshops, production bays and industrial facilities.
- Single and double girder options
- Top-running and underslung arrangements
- Specified around span, height and duty
Gantry Cranes
Freestanding crane systems for workshops, yards and sites where building-mounted runways are unsuitable.
- Full and semi-gantry options
- Goliath crane arrangements
- Indoor, outdoor and yard applications
Jib Cranes
Wall-mounted, floor-mounted and column-mounted jib cranes for workstations, machine loading and local lifting.
- Wall and freestanding support options
- Localised slewing coverage
- Manual or powered arrangements as appropriate
Workstation Crane Systems
Light crane systems for production cells, assembly areas and repetitive local lifting across defined work zones.
- Freestanding or ceiling-mounted support
- Enclosed-track and monorail arrangements
- Local lifting where a full bay crane is unnecessary
Monorail, A-frame and bespoke crane arrangements can be considered where the load path, structure or application falls outside the principal system types above.
From crane requirement to installation and long-term support.
Durham Lifting supports new crane projects through design, manufacture, supply and installation, then provides servicing, maintenance and modernisation support for the equipment throughout its working life.
Review
We review the load, span, height, duty, working area, support structure and operational constraints.
Design & Specify
The crane type, structure, hoist, controls and movement arrangement are specified around the application.
Install
The system is supplied, installed and commissioned for the intended working environment.
Support
Servicing, maintenance, inspection support, repairs and upgrades can continue after installation.
Send the safe working load, span or working-area dimensions, height of lift, duty/frequency, building or support details and any site restrictions. Drawings and photographs are useful where available.
Industrial crane systems for demanding working environments.
Crane systems can be configured around manufacturing, fabrication, warehousing, ports, offshore, renewables, heavy engineering and other industrial lifting environments where reliable load movement is critical.
A complete lifting partner, not just a crane supplier.
Durham Lifting can support the crane system itself and the wider lifting requirement around it, from testing and inspection through to servicing, upgrades and ongoing engineering support.
Crane system questions answered.
What types of crane systems can Durham Lifting supply?
Durham Lifting supplies and installs overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, workstation/light crane systems, monorail systems and bespoke crane arrangements for industrial lifting applications.
Can Durham Lifting design and install a complete crane system?
Yes. Durham Lifting can support the requirement from design and specification through manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning, depending on the project and system required.
What information is needed for a crane-system quotation?
Useful information includes the required safe working load, span or working-area dimensions, height of lift, duty or frequency of use, support/building details, travel path and any site restrictions. Drawings and photographs can also help.
Which crane system is best for a workshop?
The best arrangement depends on the area that needs coverage, the load, headroom and building structure. Overhead cranes can cover a wider bay, workstation cranes suit defined production areas, jib cranes provide local lifting and gantry cranes can provide freestanding coverage.
Do you provide crane maintenance after installation?
Yes. Durham Lifting provides crane servicing, maintenance, repair and upgrade support for new and existing crane systems.
Can existing crane systems be upgraded?
Yes. Depending on the equipment and requirement, existing crane systems can be assessed for modernisation, control improvements and safety upgrades.
Planning a crane system?
Send the load, working area, height, duty and site details. Durham Lifting can review the requirement and help identify the most suitable crane system and installation route.