Ceiling Mounted Bridge Cranes

Boost your facility’s efficiency without sacrificing floor space. The Spanco Ceiling-Mounted Workstation Bridge Cranes, available from Material Flow, are expertly engineered to hang directly from your building’s existing beams or trusses—no floor space, no support columns, no problem. These ceiling-mounted systems offer unlimited runway lengths with splicing and bridge capacities from 250 to 4,000 lbs., making them a smart, scalable solution for any production environment.

Ideal for facilities where every inch counts, Spanco’s ceiling-mounted design eliminates obstructions while enhancing workflow. Expandable, ergonomic, and easy to install, these bridge cranes let you create a seamless overhead lifting network without interrupting your floor operations.

Perfect for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and any operation where overhead space is underutilized.

• Capacity: 250 to 4,000 lbs.

• Bridge Length (Overall): 34' standard, up to 40'

• Runway Support Centers: 30' standard, up to 40'

• Runway Lengths: Unlimited with splicing; up to 53' without splicing

• Height (Floor-To-Trolley Clevis): As low as practical to reduce trolley resistance; dependent on ceiling structure

• Surcharges may apply

Warranty

• Manual Systems & Equipment: 10 Years

• Motorized Systems, Paint & Finishes (non-aluminum components): 2 Years

How to Determine the Right Capacity, Width, Length, and Height

Capacity:
Start by identifying your maximum load weight to avoid overspending on unnecessary lifting capacity. Keep in mind that the bridge’s own dead weight contributes to the total weight the operator will need to move.

Width (Bridge Span):
The bridge span refers to the distance between the centers of the two runways. Spanco’s standard design includes a 12-inch overhang on each end, beyond the runway centerlines. The overall bridge length includes this overhang.

Length (Runway Length):
The total runway length should match the length of the area that needs coverage. Runway support centers are available in maximum spans of 20, 25, or 30 feet. For plain track runways, supports are placed every 6 feet for the 400, 500, 600, and 900 series, and every 9 feet for the 700 series.

Height (Floor-to-Trolley Clevis):
To reduce resistance and improve ease of movement, the trolley clevis should be positioned as low as practical—while still considering necessary headroom. Height is measured from the floor to the trolley clevis, which is the attachment point for the hoist.