HOIST AND OVERHEAD CRANE PRODUCTS

Across the spectrum of industry and commerce from workshops and warehouses to shipyards and manufacturing plants, no one in Australia has more experience than Austins in implementing successful materials handling and lifting solutions.

For over a century Austins has been at the forefront of this industry with our innovative overhead crane design, manufacturing and application experience. We have been a market leader in building and servicing overhead cranes, gantry cranes, bridge cranes and specialist industrial cranes which are radio controlled for explosion proof manufacturing requirements.

We not only provide the best industrial cranes in the business - we provide comprehensive integrated solutions and a track record of over 100 years of successful implementation in all sectors of industry.

The Austin design capability is matched by the highest standards of manufacturing which means attention to even the smallest detail. Using our unique crane design software program, CraneSolve, we can define the ideal solution for your lifting problems and even provide accurate cost estimates in your office.

Austin's unique blend of experience and expertise enables us to provide the ultimate in total materials handling solutions.

Cost effective, efficient, flexible and robust solutions to optimise the efficiency and smooth running of your business.

Industrial Cranes Series

Whatever the application and working environment, Austins will have a crane that solves your lifting problems

Austins excels in innovative design based on years of experience gained across virtually every industry. The result is a totally dependable range of cranes incorporating an incredible diversity of features specifically to meet your needs.

The Industrial Cranes series has been designed to offer maximum versatility coupled with high productivity:

SWL up to 100 tonnes.
Structural classification up to S6 and mechanical ratings up to M6.
Standard components and controls ensure reliability.
Externally mounted motors allow for better ventilation and ease of access during maintenance, giving faster turnaround times.
Reduced scheduled maintenance and emergency downtime.
Hoist independently load tested to 125% and certified by Austin.
Easily adjustable over-raise and over-lower limit-switches allow swift changes on-site.
Primary braking operates directly on the gearbox for maximum safety - secondary braking optional.
Fail-safe braking system incorporating an optional manual-release mechanism for emergency lowering in the event of a power supply failure.
Low voltage control system is an additional factor in operator safety.
High quality structural assembly ensures compliance with BS 466 (ISO 4301) and BS 2573.
End carriages fabricated from rolled steel with internal diaphragms for high torsional resistance.
Travel wheels made from spheroidal graphite cast iron with a high tensile strength and a high resistance to impact loads.
Graphite material castings within the wheel material act as a lubricant, reducing wear of the wheels and track.
Live axle drive system and precise speed control on all motors allows for smooth and accurate movement.
Rapid access to spare parts.
Crane configuration selected to meet needs of application including Single girder, Double girder, Underslung, Portal and Semi-Portal.