Crane modernization at Daimler Truck: New single-girder overhead crane increases lifting height
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Client & initial situation
For the production of truck components at the Daimler Truck Gaggenau site, HPS-Group modernised a single-girder overhead travelling crane (1,000 kg), including the crane runway girders. The existing system from 1989 was no longer powerful enough as part of the machinery modernisation programme. The objective was increased lifting height, more precise control and sustainably improved production efficiency.
Project requirements
- Increase in lifting height through higher brackets
- Integration of modern variable frequency drive technology for precise lifting/lowering as well as crane and trolley travel
- Accurate connection of new crane runway girders to the existing hall structure
- Work under severely confined space conditions with minimal room for aerial work platforms and a mobile crane
Process in three phases
- Dismantling of the existing system
Separation and dismantling of the crane runway girders, dismantling of the 1989 crane bridge, proper disposal of the old system in a scrap container - Installation of the new crane runway girders
Precise installation and accurate connection to the existing structure despite challenging structural conditions - Installation & completion of the new crane
First, installation of the bridge without crane components to optimise use of space, then fitting of the control cabinet, hoist, C-profiles, cables and radio remote control, integration of the variable frequency drive technology
Result
- Significantly greater lifting height
- More precise control for efficient production processes
- Increased operational safety and future viability of the crane system
Date:
15/08/2025
