Gantry Crane Services

Nationwide Gantry Crane Design, Installation & Maintenance

At Developments Plus, we provide complete gantry crane solutions for industrial, manufacturing, engineering and commercial environments across the UK. From initial concept and bespoke crane design through to installation, testing, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, we deliver fully managed solutions that maximise safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Whether you're installing a new overhead crane system, replacing ageing equipment or maintaining an existing installation, our experienced engineers have the expertise to support projects of every size and complexity.

Designed Around Your Business

Every lifting operation is different, which is why we take the time to understand your facility, production processes and lifting requirements before recommending the most appropriate crane solution.

Our bespoke designs consider:

• Safe working loads (SWL)
• Span and lifting height
• Duty cycle and operational demands
• Building structure and available headroom
• Future expansion requirements
• Operator safety
• Productivity improvements
• Ease of maintenance
• Long-term reliability

By designing each installation specifically for your application, we help improve workflow, reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.

Professional Installation

Our experienced installation teams manage every aspect of the project, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety.

Our installation services include:

• Structural steel installation
• Crane runway installation
• Electrical power supplies
• Crane assembly
• Hoist installation
• Control system installation
• Safety systems
• Functional testing
• Load testing coordination
• Commissioning and handover

All work is carefully planned and delivered in accordance with current UK legislation, industry standards and site-specific safety procedures.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Regular servicing is essential to maximise the reliability, performance and lifespan of any crane installation.

Our nationwide maintenance services include:

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Mechanical inspections
• Electrical inspections
• Brake inspections
• Wire rope and chain inspections
• Hoist servicing
• Lubrication
• Control system testing
• Fault diagnosis
• Emergency breakdown support
• Component replacement
• Condition reporting

By identifying potential issues before they become failures, we help minimise downtime and reduce the risk of costly unplanned repairs.

Modernisation & Upgrades

As operational requirements change, existing crane systems often require upgrading.

We provide:

• Electrical control upgrades
• Variable speed drive (VSD) conversions
• Radio remote control systems
• LED lighting upgrades
• Safety improvements
• Capacity upgrades (where structurally feasible)
• Energy-efficient control systems
• Obsolete equipment replacement

Our modernisation services extend the life of existing crane systems while improving safety, reliability and operational performance.

Supporting Every Industry

Our gantry crane services support a wide range of sectors, including:

• Manufacturing
• Heavy Engineering
• Steel Fabrication
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Ports & Dockyards
• Waste & Recycling
• Utilities
• Rail
• Logistics & Distribution
• Renewable Energy
• Food Manufacturing

Whether supporting routine production or critical lifting operations, we deliver dependable crane solutions tailored to your industry.

Safety & Compliance

Safety underpins every gantry crane project we undertake.

All installations and maintenance activities are carried out by competent engineers using detailed Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

We work in accordance with relevant UK legislation and recognised industry standards, including:

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) – governing the safe use and thorough examination of lifting equipment.
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) – ensuring work equipment is suitable, maintained and safe to use.
• BS EN 15011 – Cranes – Bridge and Gantry Cranes, covering the design and manufacture of bridge and gantry cranes.
• BS EN 13001 Series – Crane Safety – General Design, addressing the structural and mechanical design of cranes.
• BS 7121 Series – Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Cranes, providing guidance on safe operation, planning and lifting practices.

Our commitment to compliance gives clients confidence that every crane system is designed, installed and maintained to the highest professional standards.