Straddle carrier maintenance is the structured program of preventive, condition-based, and corrective work applied to the hydraulic lifting system, spreader, tire and wheel assembly, structural frame, and electrical/control system of a straddle carrier. Currently, there are no specific international standards for the various subsystems of straddle carriers that prescribe specific maintenance intervals. A straddle carrier maintenance work primarily follows general inspection principles and the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) service manuals. In practice, procurement and maintenance teams often directly apply the maintenance schedules for overhead cranes to manage the straddle carrier fleet, which is a common misapplication: Straddle carriers integrate a hoisting mechanism with a mobile undercarriage and tires, and their wear characteristics are closer to those of mobile heavy equipment than to fixed overhead cranes. Therefore, maintenance plans must take both of these characteristics into account. Next, this article will provide you with a key checklist for straddle carrier maintenance, maintenance schedules, and practical maintenance tips. Straddle Carrier Maintenance Fundamentals: Definition and Inspection Scope This section defines the three types of maintenance that make up the preventive maintenance plan for…

A semi gantry crane is a hybrid structure where one end carriage travels on an elevated runway attached to your building wall, and the other runs on a ground-level rail. Voitto Crane supplies two factory-direct configurations: the BMH single-girder (2–16 t, from ~$12,000) for light-to-medium workshop use, and the BMG double-girder (5–320 t, from ~$42,000) for heavy industrial applications — both with custom span, lifting height, and voltage options. If you manage a manufacturing facility, warehouse, or steel processing yard where floor space is limited and you already have overhead infrastructure on one side of the building, a semi gantry crane for sale is almost certainly the most cost-efficient lifting upgrade available. You avoid the civil cost of adding a full second column row while still covering the full width of your workspace. This page covers both BMH and BMG specs side by side, helps you choose the right type for your load cycle, breaks down what drives price, and explains how to verify certifications before you commit to a supplier. Quick Reference — Voitto Crane Semi Gantry Crane for…

When deciding between an RTG crane vs container straddle carrier, purchasers should focus on the differences in the functional characteristics of these two types of equipment rather than on throughput. RTG rubber tyred gantry cranes are suitable for container terminals with high stacking densities, while container straddle carriers are suitable for terminals that require the ability to access any container at any time. This guide aims to help decision-makers determine which crane system can minimize the total number of container moves per hour, given the terminal’s actual stacking ratio and truck arrival patterns. The goal is to assist terminal operators in selecting the most suitable container handling equipment. VOITTO Crane is committed to providing users with valuable guidance. What is RTG Crane? An RTG (Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane) is a specialized piece of lifting equipment designed specifically for container yard stacking operations. With a lifting capacity of up to 70 metric tons and a span ranging from 23.47 to 26 meters, it can stack containers up to six layers high or higher. It uses tires as its means of travel, eliminating…