Forklift Battery Overhead Battery Extraction
MTC Hydraulic Traveling Gantry Crane System (Model HTG)
- Ideal system when battery changing must be done from overhead
- Free-standing crane design
- All functions controlled from a single push button pendant
- Available in 4,000 and 6,000 lb. capacities
- Modular design
- Dual hydraulic drive motors
- Capable of handling most standard lift truck batteries
BHS Power Drive Gantry Cranes (Model PGC-PDC)
- Provide for a safe and easy vertical extraction for most standard lift truck batteries
- Modular design allows for easy system expansion
- A variety of standard heights, beam spans, and capacities are available
- For acceleration/deceleration of the gantry, the latest variable frequency drive technology provides smooth transitions
- High 10’5″ (3.2 m) under beam clearance is standard on all units
Description
BHS Non-Power Drive Gantry Cranes (Model PGC)
- Provide for a safe and easy vertical extraction for most standard lift truck batteries
- Modular design allows for easy system expansion
- A variety of standard heights, beam spans, and capacities are available
- Large swivel casters are standard to allow for easy mobility of the entire gantry crane
- High 10 ft. (3 m) under beam clearance is standard on all units
MTC Overhead Gantry Cranes
The Hydraulic Traveling Gantry Crane (Model HTG) is designed specifically for changing batteries in sit-down riders and other types of lift trucks that do not allow for side extraction.
- Is the ideal system when battery changing must be done from overhead
- Offers six-way motion at a fraction of the cost of a bridge crane
- Is easy to assemble and install
- Can be expanded as your lift truck fleet grows
The hydraulic power unit provides positive soft starts and stops for safety and control while batteries are being changed.
The unique design offers several advantages:
- The modular design of the system allows for easy expansion as battery handling needs grow
- The fine-tuned operating speeds of both the crane and the hoist allow the PowerCrane to provide a safe and efficient battery change
- The numerous configurations and options available enable the design of an overhead battery system that meets your needs
Features
- Free-standing crane design
- Hydraulic powered travel
- 4000 lb./1814kg or 6000 lb./2722kg capacity
- 10’/3m or 12’/4m under-beam height
- Up to 20’/6m between uprights
- Dual-sided drive system
- Low profile flat guide track
- All functions controlled from a single push button pendant
- Modular design dual hydraulic drive motors
Benefits
- No investment in building modifications or permanent structures necessary
- Ensures safety
- Easy-to-use
- Capable of handling most standard lift truck batteries
- Easily adapts as your battery handling needs change
- Smooth, safe battery changing
Non-powered, track-guided, and portable gantry cranes with hoists are also available.
