Custom Gantry Crane for the Automotive Industry – A Bespoke Solution by SCHILLING

Tailor-Made Design for Complex Production Environments

In one of Germany’s leading automotive manufacturing plants, an entire production line needed to be overbuilt — within a hall that offered very little headroom. A conventional crane system would not have met these requirements. This is where SCHILLING Cranes and Lifting Technology came in, designing a custom gantry crane that perfectly balanced stability, flexibility, and precision.

Lightweight Truss Design with Exceptional Span and Load Capacity

SCHILLING engineers developed a bespoke gantry system capable of spanning nine metres while safely handling industrial robots weighing over 3,000 kg. The lightweight yet robust aluminium truss structure provided the strength required to move heavy components while maintaining a compact overall height — ideal for production facilities with restricted space.

Fully Adjustable for Maximum Flexibility

The crane’s modular design allows full adaptability to varying production setups and workflows. Key features include:

• Adjustable height to match different operating levels
• Variable width and length for versatile production layouts
• Cross-travel movement for precise positioning of robotic systems
• Quick assembly and disassembly for relocation within the plant

This flexibility ensures that even highly complex manufacturing lines can be easily accessed and reconfigured without disrupting ongoing operations.

Designed for Mobility and Reuse

The custom gantry crane is not only strong and stable but also mobile and reusable. Its modular construction enables quick dismantling and reinstallation at another location — a major advantage for automotive manufacturers that frequently adapt their production processes.

This combination of high load capacity, lightweight construction, and adaptable configuration makes the SCHILLING system an ideal choice for dynamic industrial environments that demand efficiency and precision.

SCHILLING – Engineering Precision for Individual Lifting Solutions

This project exemplifies SCHILLING’s philosophy: creating bespoke lifting systems tailored to the customer’s specific requirements.

With decades of engineering experience and technical expertise, SCHILLING provides:

• Custom aluminium gantry cranes for industrial use
• Modular and height-adjustable lifting systems
• Smart, reusable crane designs
• German-engineered precision and safety

Wherever standard cranes reach their limits, SCHILLING delivers the perfect solution — safe, efficient, and built to last.

Detailed information on the Case Study can be found here.

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