Arge Cranes

02/04/2026

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27/01/2026

COMPARISON OF ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANES AND DIESEL (GASOLINE) FORKLIFTS

Electric overhead cranes and petrol/diesel forklifts are two different types of material handling equipment, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.

Power Source:

Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes: These cranes are powered by electricity, typically supplied through busbar wiring or a cable reel system. They are known for their reliability and consistent power supply.

Petrol/Diesel Forklifts: Forklifts are usually powered by internal combustion engines running on petrol or diesel fuel. This allows them to operate independently from a constant power source and makes them suitable for outdoor use.

Indoor and Outdoor Use:

Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes: These are commonly used indoors, in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and other enclosed spaces. They are not well suited for outdoor use unless specialised solutions such as weatherproof outdoor cranes are applied.

Petrol/Diesel Forklifts: Forklifts can be used both indoors and outdoors. They have the advantage of mobility.

Emissions and Environmental Impact:

Electric Travelling Cranes: They are considered more environmentally friendly because they do not produce emissions at the point of operation. They contribute to cleaner air quality.

Gasoline/Diesel Forklifts: Forklifts emit exhaust gases, polluting the air and putting health at risk.

Operating Costs:

Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes: Electricity is generally cheaper than petrol or diesel fuel, so they generally have lower operating costs and require less maintenance.

Petrol/Diesel Forklifts: Operating costs are higher due to fuel costs and the need for regular maintenance of internal combustion engines.

Lifting Capacity: Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes: These cranes are designed for heavy lifting and are ideal for carrying heavy loads.

Gasoline/Diesel Forklifts: Forklifts have very low lifting capacities.

Precision and Control:

Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes: Provides precise and controlled lifting and movement, making it suitable for applications requiring precision.

Gasoline/Diesel Forklifts: May not provide the same level of precision as overhead cranes.

Initial Cost: Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes: Typically have a higher upfront cost due to the cost of the crane system and associated infrastructure.

Petrol/Diesel Forklifts: Generally have lower upfront costs, but ongoing fuel and maintenance costs increase over time.

In conclusion, electric overhead cranes have many advantages over petrol/diesel forklifts.

To use this advantage, get an electric crane for your business now!

Durmuş Yaman
General Manager- BSc Mechanical Engineer,
Address: Meram-Konya-Turkiye

Mobile: (+90) 535 852 26 43
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.argecranes.com

09/01/2026

From Design to Manufacturing… A Story of Strength

It all started with a challenge.
Our European customer needed a safe, fast, and reliable solution for demanding underground mining conditions and designed to run nonstop for 24 hours!

What began on the engineering desk was shaped by real-site requirements.
Through detailed analysis, robust structural design, and precise calculations, the underground mining crane came to life.

With a lifting speed of 60 m/min and Rope Length is 250 Meters,
two units were manufactured to deliver high performance, durability, and continuous operation.

Today, these cranes work deep underground, quietly and efficiently,
each movement reflecting our engineering expertise,
each lift carrying trust and reliability.

This is more than a production process.
It is an engineering journey from design to manufacturing.

www.argecranes.com
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+905358522643

05/01/2026

BENEFITS OF USING INVERTERS IN ELECTRIC OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES

In today's industrial facilities, it is crucial to ensure precise, safe, and efficient speed and motion control in electric overhead traveling cranes. Inverter (frequency converter) technology is widely used to meet this need. This article discusses the technical, economic, and operational benefits that the use of inverters provides to crane systems.

1. What is an Inverter?

An inverter is a power electronics component that controls the frequency and voltage of the energy supplied to electric motors, enabling the adjustment of motor speed. In crane systems, lifting, traveling, and bridge movements are controlled via inverters.

2. Precise Speed and Motion Control

Thanks to the use of inverters, crane motors can be accelerated and decelerated smoothly. This:

Prevents sudden movement of the load

Reduces sway (pendulum effect)

Enables more precise positioning of the load

This feature provides a significant advantage, especially in industries where sensitive and heavy loads are transported.

3. Protection of Mechanical Components

In conventional drive methods, motors start abruptly. Inverter systems, however, provide soft starts and stops. As a result:

Mechanical stress on ropes, gears, reducers, and brakes is reduced

Equipment lifespan increases

Maintenance and repair costs decrease

4. Energy Efficiency

Inverters ensure that the motor operates only at the required power level. This results in:

Prevention of unnecessary energy consumption

Savings in electrical energy

Reduced operating costs

Energy savings are particularly noticeable in cranes that frequently start and stop.

5. Safe Working Environment

Because inverter crane systems move more controllably:

Risks arising from operator errors are reduced

Workplace accidents such as load drops and collisions are prevented

Work safety standards are more easily met

Furthermore, inverter protection functions are activated in cases of overcurrent, overload, and sudden stops.

6. Flexible and Modern Automation Capabilities

Inverters can be easily integrated with PLCs and automation systems. This enables:

The establishment of automated crane systems

Remote monitoring and control

More efficient production processes

Conclusion

The use of inverters in electric traveling bridge cranes offers many important advantages such as precise control, energy savings, mechanical protection, and work safety. In modern industrial facilities, inverter crane systems have become an indispensable solution both economically and technologically.

Durmuş YAMAN
General MANAGER-MECHANICAL ENGINEER


Mobile: (+90) 535 8522643
mail: [email protected]
Website: www.argecranes.com

05/01/2026

01/08/2023

As Arge Cranes,
Our Company is one of the crane manufacturer in KONYA, Turkey and we would like to make our company and its products known to you. Our company, with many years of experiences in the sector of crane systems and with its experienced and high qualified staff of engineers, has become a brand that adopts the principle of "design in engineering and quality in production".
We will be delighted to satisfy your compliances over cranes systems with our cranes solutions such as overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, special process cranes, etc. Our company has both local certifications such as TSE (Turkish standard) and International certifications such as CE (European Conformity),EAC, ATEX, ISO 9001:2015. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Best regards,

E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.argecranes.com
Whatsapp:+90535 852 26 43