Companies in the UAE that search for overhead cranes usually want to know three things: which crane suits their industry, what the heat and humidity do to a crane, and which supplier to trust.
This guide covers all three, so you can write a specification that works on site and compare offers on the same basis.
Where overhead and gantry cranes are used in the UAE
- Construction and precast concrete. Gantry cranes in casting and storage yards and overhead cranes in the plant.
- Ports, logistics and free zones. Gantry and semi-gantry cranes and hoists for handling and warehousing.
- Oil, gas and energy. Maintenance cranes, process cranes and explosion-proof designs in classified areas.
- Aluminium, steel and heavy fabrication. Double girder cranes with attachments for metal handling.
- Manufacturing, workshops and maintenance bays. Single girder cranes, jib cranes and electric hoists.
Which crane for which job
- Single girder overhead crane for light to medium loads, up to 32 t at CESAN.
- Double girder overhead crane for heavy loads, wide spans and frequent lifting, up to 250 t.
- Gantry or semi-gantry crane for open yards and sites without a crane building, up to 500 t.
- Jib crane for workstations and local lifting.
- Electric hoist for simple lifting and as the hoist of any bridge crane.
Designing for the UAE climate
- Heat. Motors, drives and brakes must be rated for the summer temperature inside and outside the building. Ask which ambient range the offer assumes.
- Humidity and coastal air. A suitable coating system matters, especially for outdoor gantry cranes and coastal sites.
- Dust and sand. Sealed enclosures and protected gearboxes extend service life.
- Outdoor work. Gantry cranes need a foundation, rails and a wind design for the site.
- Hazardous areas. State the zone and gas group in the enquiry if the crane works in a classified area.
Standards and documents
CESAN designs to FEM 1.001, EN 13001 and ISO 4301 and supplies CE-marked cranes. Your client or authority may name other rules, so write the required standard into the specification and ask for the matching documents at handover.
What to ask any supplier
- Which design standard and duty class is the offer based on?
- Which ambient temperature, humidity and dust conditions does it assume?
- Are the runway, electrification, installation, commissioning and load test included?
- Is a factory acceptance test (FAT) included, and can we witness it?
- How are spare parts and service supplied?
Why choose CESAN
- Turkish manufacturer since 1976. CESAN designs and builds overhead, gantry and jib cranes and hoists in its own factory in Turkey, with engineering, sales and after-sales in one country.
- Projects in more than 52 countries. Experience with different standards, climates and site conditions.
- Delivered projects in the UAE. CESAN knows the local conditions and what buyers there ask for.
- A full range. Single girder cranes up to 32 t, double girder cranes up to 250 t and gantry cranes up to 500 t, plus jib cranes, hoists, transfer carts and attachments.
- Recognized standards. Design to FEM 1.001, EN 13001 and ISO 4301, CE marking, and ISO 9001 and TSE certificates for the company.
- Installation and commissioning on site. CESAN handles installation, commissioning and the load test in any country.
- Factory acceptance test (FAT). The complete crane system is tested before delivery, and customers or third parties can witness the tests.
- 24-month warranty, with the terms stated in each quotation.
- An office in Dubai, in the UAE, for Gulf customers.
Send us your requirements
For an accurate offer we need the capacity, span, lifting height, duty class or operating hours per day, indoor or outdoor use, site conditions, power supply and control method. Send them through the enquiry form and our engineers will reply with a technical and budgetary assessment.
See our overhead cranes, gantry cranes and the price guide.