Delivery of 20 Ton FEM Standard Double Girder Gantry Crane to Egyptian Customer – A Professional and Reliable Productivity Upgrade Cooperation

31 Dec, 2025

In November 2020, the Egyptian customer was trapped in production stagnation due to the failure of its original hoisting equipment. After comparing multiple solutions, the customer ultimately selected HENAN KUANGSHAN’s 20-ton FEM standard double girder gantry crane. HENAN KUANGSHAN provided one-stop services covering design, production, inspection, installation, and maintenance, eliminating the need for the customer to coordinate with third parties. This enabled the customer to quickly resume production and minimize downtime losses to the greatest extent.

20-Ton FEM Gantry Crane Specifications

• Product Type: FEM Double Girder Gantry Crane
• Rated Lifting Capacity: 20t
• Span: 30.5m
• Lifting Height: 15m + 12m
• Worrking Class: A5
• Lifting Speed: 4/0.67m/min (Two-Speed)
• Trolley Travel Speed: 2-20m/min
• Crane Travel Speed: 3-30m/min
• Control Method: Wireless + Pendant Remote Control
• Protection Class: IP55

Comparison: New Equipment Purchase vs. Old Equipment Repair

Professional Solution: Why HENAN KUANGSHAN 20-Ton FEM Gantry Crane?

• Strong Climate Adaptability: Tailored to Egypt’s high temperature, sandstorms, and sudden storms. IP55 dustproof/waterproof rating, motors with extra rain shields, and storm-resistant brakes. Equipped with rail clamps and anemometers: wind resistance up to 800Pa (storm level) when idle; ≤150Pa (inland)/≤250Pa (coastal) during operation, fully suitable for outdoor work.

• Seamless Compatibility with Existing Site: Customizable leg width (wider than the original 7m) for enhanced stability and anti-tipping. Optimized based on structural stress, fits existing rails – direct replacement without site renovation.

• High Service Class & Reliable Load Capacity: Designed for heavy-duty operations. Modular structure (compact, low internal stress) boosts efficiency and cuts long-term maintenance costs.

• Quality & Safety of Core Components: Key structural parts (main beam, legs) use Q235B steel (Anyang/Handan Iron and Steel). Transmission system (ABM/SEW, Germany); electrical components (Schneider, France). Core parts (steel wire ropes, bearings, drums/hooks) adopt “international brands + independent production” for full-chain quality control and extended service life.

• Humanized Operation: Standard sound-light alarms, warning lights, and night lighting – enhancing safety and convenience for outdoor operations.

Project Background & Customer Requirements

The original gantry crane of a power station in Egypt is mainly used for hoisting and disassembling heavy components such as motors, filter screens, pump bodies and reducers in the plant area. In October 2019, affected by extreme weather of heavy rainfall and strong winds, the equipment slid rapidly along the track and collided violently with the end stop baffle, eventually causing the whole machine to overturn.

Upon on-site inspection and professional evaluation: the core components of this 20-ton gantry crane including the hoisting mechanism, main beam, trolley traveling drive, shock absorbers were all severely damaged. If the repair solution was adopted, the expected construction period would be 5 months with a single maintenance cost of about 550,000 US dollars. Based on comprehensive core demands including construction period and total cost, the customer finally decided to purchase a new gantry crane.

Excellent Delivery: One-stop Full-process Service Provider from Order Placement to Commissioning

Customized Design Oriented to Customer Requirements

At the initial communication stage, our team provided design sketches covering the general layout and main parameters according to the customer's preliminary requirements. After multiple rounds of communication to clarify detailed demands, the customer requested the addition of anemometers, rain covers, alarms, rail clamps and other devices to ensure the safe operation of the gantry crane.

Prior to the final confirmation of the design scheme, we conducted an on-site survey and inspection to verify the feasibility of the scheme. The final confirmed design scheme is as follows:

Production Process: Progress Sharing, Efficient Performance & Quality Assurance

We confirmed a production cycle of 50 working days for this project, and established a regular progress synchronization mechanism during the process. We provided real-time feedback on production milestones to the customer, ensuring full-process visibility and trust of the project progress. Through lean management and control of the production process, we finally completed the manufacturing ahead of schedule to guarantee the project delivery schedule.
In view of the highly corrosive operating environment at the customer's site, we compared paint types according to customer requirements. Instead of adopting the conventional economical alkyd paint, we customized and selected epoxy paint suitable for the working conditions. The performance comparison of the two coatings is as follows:

Live demonstration of the production process

Steel Pretreatment: Sandblasting is applied to steel plates to completely remove surface oxide layers and effectively release internal stress of steel materials, ensuring structural stability of the substrate.

Primer Coating: The primer is evenly applied to strengthen the alkali resistance and basic anti-corrosion performance of the substrate, and improve the adhesion and coating uniformity of the topcoat.

Topcoat Coating: Decorative & protective topcoat is applied, featuring stain/aging/chemical corrosion/UV/moisture resistance. Total film thickness is precisely controlled at 80-120μm.

Full-dimensional Compliance Inspection

For this 20-ton European-style gantry crane, we have strictly conducted a comprehensive full-item inspection in accordance with national and industrial standards including GB/T3811-2008. The inspection covers core aspects such as consistency of component specifications, effectiveness of safety device configuration and overall machine performance parameters, with all inspection items passing the standard tests successfully. The designed service life of the equipment under rated working conditions is up to 25 years.The equipment inspection report is as follows:

Efficient Ocean Transportation

Upon passing all comprehensive inspections, the products will be shipped to Egypt via a dedicated ocean shipping solution tailored for heavy-duty equipment, with the following advantages:

Protective Grade Packaging: Spare parts and other components are packaged in reinforced moisture-proof wooden cases.

Controllable Delivery Cycle: The ocean shipping cycle is 30-40 days, avoiding delivery delays that may affect project progress.

Full-process Transparent Tracking: After cargo loading, we will synchronize the vessel name, voyage number, bill of lading number and estimated arrival date in real time. This facilitates your advance preparation for customs clearance and cargo pick-up with high efficiency, ensuring the whole logistics progress is fully transparent and controllable.

Compliant & Optimized Stowage: For this shipment, the cargo details (total weight approx. 53 tons, 45 packages, volume 276.8m³) have been properly packed and stowed in accordance with the import compliance standards of the destination, achieving an optimal balance between transportation cost and loading efficiency.

On-Site Installation & Commissioning

We offer one-stop full-process installation and commissioning services: Upon customer entrustment, we dispatch a senior chief engineer to the site for installation and technical guidance, with the customer's auxiliary staff assisting in coordination. The total construction period is approximately 30 days, and the project's installation is executed by our professional engineers.

If on-site resident service is not required, we also provide free standardized technical materials such as installation manuals and operation videos. However, on-site engineering guidance directly ensures the standardization of installation processes, resolves on-site emergencies efficiently, and accelerates progress—serving as a hassle-free choice to guarantee the equipment's rapid and compliant commissioning.

installation complete

Commissioning Site

After installation, equipment commissioning was launched simultaneously: Full-parameter performance verification was conducted for core functions (hoisting, operation, braking, etc.), with each technical indicator calibrated individually. This ensures the equipment's performance fully matches design standards, providing reliable support for subsequent stable operation.

Click to watch the debugging process video.

Pricing: Premium Quality at Reasonable Costs

From initial proposal to final confirmation, our quotation fluctuation was within 5%. With accurate cost estimation capabilities, we ensured the customer had a clear and manageable cooperation budget, effectively shortening the proposal confirmation communication cycle.

The CIF Egypt port price for the 20 ton FEM gantry crane in this project is $180,000. This pricing is for reference only; relevant costs may have reasonable fluctuations in actual cooperation. Key influencing factors include equipment price, international shipping fees, and localized service supporting costs.

Summary

A power station in Egypt halted production due to an old crane failure. We customized a 20-ton FEM double girder gantry crane for high salt spray conditions, completing delivery in just 120 days (from design to installation & commissioning) — cutting downtime losses by 30 days vs. repair. It also delivers long-term value: lower lifecycle maintenance costs and stronger safety compliance.

Founded in 2002, KUANGSHAN CRANE has specialized in lifting solutions for over 20 years. Integrating R&D, design, and manufacturing, we support tens of thousands of customers in 122 countries. Our 110+ self-developed equipment lines fit multiple industries, with participation in international landmark projects like Pakistan’s Lahore Railway. For your lifting needs, contact KUANGSHAN CRANE for a tailored solution.

krystal

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