Lifting Capacity: 3 ton
Span: 11.5 m
Lifting Height: 5 m
Working Class: A5
Note: We can design and manufacture the crane according your requirments and working conditions.
A manufacturing company in the United States specializing in precision steel components recently contacted our engineering team to upgrade their material-handling system. Their workshop required a reliable 3 ton european type overhead crane with stable lifting performance, smooth frequency-conversion motion, and strict compliance with FEM 2M (ISO A5) standards to match their daily production workflow.
1. Customer Background in the United States
The buyer operates a mid-sized fabrication workshop where steel parts weighing 1–3 tons must be transferred between CNC stations. The customer specifically looked for a 3 ton european type overhead crane because their operations required:
They emphasized that the 3 ton european type overhead crane must fit inside an 11.5-meter span bay with a lifting height of 5 meters and must offer long-term reliability because the workshop runs two shifts per day.
2. Technical Proposal & Configuration Confirmation
We provided a detailed technical proposal based on their site drawings. The recommended 3 ton european type overhead crane included:
| Number | European type overhead crane | |
| Lifting capacity | ton | 3 |
| Lifting height | m | 5 |
| Span | m | 11.5 |
| Hoist travel speed | m/min | 2-20 (Frequency Conversion Control) |
| Crane travel speed | 2-20 (Frequency Conversion Control) | |
| Hoisting speed | 0.8-5.0(Frequency conversion control) | |
| Working classification | / | FEM 2M (ISO A5) |
| Power supply | V/Hz/Fase | 220/60/3 |
| Hoist travel power | KW | 0.4 |
| Traveling power of crane | 0.4*2 | |
| Lifting power | 3.2 | |
| Total power | 4.4 | |
| Max. wheel load | KN | 22.9 |
| Total weight | Kg | 1890 |
| Protection class | / | IP54 |
| Insulation grade | / | F |
| Ambient temperature | / | -10℃~+40℃ |
| Country of origin | / | China |
The buyer in the United States appreciated that the crane’s lightweight structure reduced pressure on their existing steel columns, avoiding any need for structural reinforcement. The smooth speed control of the 3 ton european type overhead crane was a major advantage for safe loading/unloading of precision parts.
3. Commercial Terms & Final Purchase Decision
After several technical clarifications, the customer accepted the commercial terms:
The customer in the United States approved the plan and signed the purchase contract. The 50% deposit arrived within the same week, and production of the 3 ton european type overhead crane began immediately.
4. Production, Testing & Shipment
During production, all key components of the 3 ton european type overhead crane—hoist, steel structure, frequency inverter, and electric panels—were manufactured according to European-standard specifications. After assembly, the crane completed:
The unit was then packed securely and transported to Qingdao port. Before shipment, the buyer in the United States settled the remaining 50% balance, and the crane was loaded into a full container.
5. Customer Feedback After Installation
Once installed in the United States, the customer reported that the 3 ton european type overhead crane operated smoothly with excellent speed control, especially during delicate part handling. The crane reduced manpower, improved workflow efficiency, and significantly enhanced safety within their production line.
| Main structure | ![]() |
Main beam | Welded square section beam, mainly made of Q235B carbon structural steel, strong, elegant, and easy to maintain. One coat of zinc-rich epoxy primer and two coats of acrylic polyurethane finish, with a film thickness of 80-120 microns. |
| Lifting mechanism | ![]() |
Electric hoist (European type) | Variable frequency speed control. Gearboxes, drum motors, motors Insulation level F Protection class IP54 ISO M5 |
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Drum | Self-produced. Drums made of high-quality seamless steel processed by CNC machine. | |
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Wire rope | 8 × 26SW rope structure, steel core. | |
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Rope guide | High-strength nylon material, installed on the winding drum to guide the wire rope, prevent constant unwinding of the steel wire and extend the service life of the drum. | |
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Hook | Thrust bearing rotation, safety latch, 360° rotation. | |
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Hoist lifting reducer | Precision planetary gear drive on drum. Lightweight and compact. Well sealed, no oil leakage. | |
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Crane travel motor | Maintenance-free. Insulation class F. Protection class IP54. Electromagnetic disc brake system. |
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Hoist lifting and movement motor | Three-in-one motor Frequency conversion control ensures smooth and stable lifting. Fully enclosed with splash lubrication. Electromagnetic disc brake system. Insulation class F. Protection class IP54. | |
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End carriages | The square hollow structure made of Q235B carbon steel allows horizontal movement of the crane with three-in-one motors and shock absorbers. One layer of zinc-rich epoxy primer and two layers of acrylic polyurethane finish, with a film thickness of 80-120 microns. | |
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Wheels | Installed on the end carriages of the crane as drive wheels, high carbon steel material. Vacuum casting by our group, intermediate cooling by high-tech machinery, anti-rust paint. | |
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Electrical cabinet and contactors | One hoist cabinet and one crane travel cabinet. |
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Festoon cable | Power supply for trolley, C-type cable track, safe and reliable | |
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Remote control | Radio frequency control Safe and reliable | |
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Frequency converter | Control the lifting and traveling motor, change the motor speed. | |
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Aviation plug | Easy to connect when installing | |
| Protection system | ![]() |
Lifting limit switches | For lifting protection, prevent the hook from hitting the hoist |
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Travel limit switches | For long trips, protect the crane before the object collides | |
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Automatic monitoring recorder | Display of lifting weight and recording of crane operating hours. Record crane overload times, with protection and alarms. Record hoist motor start times. Hoist motor overtemperature protection and alarms. | |
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Buffer | Polyurethane material, used for anti-collision. |





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