The Requirements
Our client required a heavy-duty gantry solution for workshop use that could deliver exceptional performance while remaining fully mobile. The specification called for a 2-tonne safe working load, combined with a large structure measuring 6.5 metres in span and 6.0 metres in height. This scale is rare for a mobile gantry and demands a highly engineered approach. During the design stage, the client reviewed the drawings and requested two increases in size, both of which Hoist UK was able to accommodate without compromising safety or performance. To ensure durability and long-term reliability, the customer selected a wire rope hoist over a chain hoist, recognising its increased robustness, reduced maintenance requirements and longer service life.
A key challenge was that the gantry was never intended to remain in the same building long term and needed to be relocated as operations evolved. This required a solution that was not only large and capable of lifting heavy loads, but also safe to move and adaptable to changing site layouts. The gantry had to cover a significant area of the workshop to support workflow efficiency, without the need for a permanent fixed crane installation. Additionally, operating within the high-performance motorsport environment meant the gantry needed to meet both functional and aesthetic expectations, reflecting the precision and professionalism of operations.
The Solution
Hoist UK designed and supplied a bespoke welded mobile gantry, a unique solution that allows the structure to be safely moved while under load. This capability provided the client with the flexibility required for a dynamic workshop environment. Alongside the equipment, Hoist UK delivered a fully tailored designer risk assessment and a customised owner’s manual specific to the gantry supplied. Following installation, an accredited Hoist UK trainer attended the site to provide comprehensive operator training, ensuring safe and correct use of the equipment.
Since installation, the gantry has already been successfully relocated by the Hoist UK team and its effectiveness has led the customer to purchase an exact duplicate to increase workflow across the site. To complete the solution, the gantry was finished in a custom RAL colour at no additional cost, meeting the customer’s branding requirements while delivering a highly capable and future-proof lifting system.
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