Installing cranes in an existing structure

Installing a crane hoist in a newly constructed structure is very different from installing a crane in an existing structure. While, in the case of the former, installation is relatively easy as the design of structure can be modified according to the needs of the crane, in the case of the latter, the installation comes with a number of challenges and technicalities. One of the biggest challenges is to allow the production to continue in the existing facility and to make arrangements that can facilitate installation of crane in the structure. Movement of employees, raw materials and finished products, along with the running of machinery comes as a big obstacle in getting the installation equipment and materials into the building. A big challenge in the process is to minimize disruption in the production process, while at the same time manage the creation of a structure that will support the crane hoist and trolley with full load as required. There are several factors that affect t...