Order an overhead bridge crane Bridge cranes, though often the most costly overhead crane option, provide the greatest control over their loads and provide the fewest obstacles on the floor.

I recommend:  Contact overhead bridge crane manufacturer Washington Crane & Hoist for more information on the C-Series (moderate duty) and D-Series (heavy duty, continuous lifting) cranes they design, fabricate and install. Click on the pictures at L.K. Goodwin, a material handling equipment distributor, for overhead crane price quotes and complete specifications; you can also find the prices and specifications for overhead crane parts by clicking on their pictures.

Purchase jib overhead cranes Consider buying or leasing a jib crane if you're looking for an overhead crane perfect for workstations. These overhead cranes mount to a base plate, pipe, wall or column. Additionally, they frequently provide a simpler and less expensive solution than bridge or gantry cranes.

I recommend:  Choose among the four styles of Abell-Howe jib cranes at Crane-TEC, where they deliver, install and service your overhead crane. Their standard Abell-Howe jib cranes include capacities up to 5 tons and 20-foot spans, but they can also customize your jib crane with capacities up to 20 tons and span up to 60 feet. Also consider the workstation, articulating and I-beam jib cranes at Gorbel, a company that first began manufacturing jib cranes in 1977.

Purchase a gantry overhead crane Gantry cranes run on runways at floor level and often come cheaper than bridge cranes. They install quickly and function both indoors and outside.

I recommend:  Request a quote for your next gantry crane from North American Industries. Not only do they design, produce, install and service the crane you buy, but they operate overhead crane service and repair centers nationwide. Contact SISSCO Material Handling, a company that's been around since 1972, for more information on their gantry cranes. You can order your overhead crane parts from their website, and some of their many services include OSHA safety inspections, certified load testing and certified crane inspection.