For the past few months, one vertical inch at a time, that machine glided up, down and across its gantry system to create the high-ceiling, single-story home before it.

The terms gantry crane and overhead crane (or bridge crane) are often used interchangeably, as both types of crane straddle their workload. The distinction most often drawn between the two is that with …

Dec 6, 2023 · A gantry is a type of overhead crane designed with freestanding legs. These legs are mounted on wheels and allow the crane to traverse along a track or rail system.

Portable gantry cranes are an economical and flexible way to lift and move heavy loads inside your facilities. They are commonly found in garages, shops and workstations for "light" use.

Aug 10, 2024 · A typical gantry structure features two or more legs supporting a bridge-like overhead beam. This beam can carry a movable or fixed hoist used for lifting heavy objects.

Mar 4, 2025 · Gantry systems are industrial robots with a mechanical framework that uses a movable trolley over a linear bridge. They have become an indispensable part of various industries due to …

Jan 15, 2025 · To break it down, here's the key difference between a gantry crane and a gantry system: A gantry crane is a frame that lifts loads and travels along a single straight line, while the full gantry …

Nov 1, 2025 · gantry (plural gantries) A gantry on the Acosta Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida A framework of steel bars resting on side supports to bridge over or around something. A supporting framework …

gantry (ˈgӕntri) – plural ˈgantries – noun a bridge-like structure which supports a crane, railway signals etc. pórtico

Definition of gantry noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.