CUSTOMER STORY: Semi-Gantry Crane Solves Space Constraint for Machinery Manufacturer

Location: Eastern Europe
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Product Supplied: Henan Mine BMG Series Semi-Gantry Crane
Crane Specs: 10-ton capacity, 22m span, 9m lifting height, remote control, A5 duty class
Control Mode: Wireless remote + pendant
Installation Time: 10 days

Client Challenge

A mid-sized industrial equipment manufacturer in Eastern Europe was expanding its workshop but faced serious space constraints. The existing EOT crane could not cover a newly added side bay, and installing a full gantry crane would require extensive civil work, adding costs and delays.

Pain Points:

• No room for a full gantry structure

• Need for additional lifting point without interrupting production

• Tight timeline for expansion project

• Budget-sensitive procurement

Henan Mine’s Tailored Solution

After an on-site consultation and layout review, Henan Mine proposed a BMG type semi-gantry crane that leveraged the existing workshop’s side wall runway beam, with a ground-supported leg on the opposite side. This allowed for:

• Elimination of one row of support columns

• No disruption to the existing EOT crane’s operation

• Fast-track installation using prefabricated modular components

• Cost savings of 35% compared to building a new runway for a full gantry crane

We also provided:

• Height-adjusted leg to fit the client’s uneven floor elevation

• Pre-assembled hoist and control system for faster commissioning

• Training in local language and video-based remote support

Results & Client Feedback

Within 10 working days, the crane was up and running. The client achieved:

• +25% improvement in material handling throughput

• Optimized workspace usage—they now move large machine frames in a previously inaccessible zone

• Reduced overall investment cost thanks to civil work savings

• Simple maintenance with Henan Mine remote diagnostics and local tech support

Client Quote:
“We needed a crane that could integrate into our existing building without disrupting ongoing production. Henan Mine’s semi-gantry crane delivered on every front.”
— Krzysztof Novak, Plant Technical Director