Recently, the 600 ton shipbuilding gantry crane custom-designed and manufactured by Haitai Heavy Industry for Zhejiang Jinchuan Shipbuilding successfully completed installation, commissioning, and final acceptance, and has now been officially put into operation. The equipment will mainly be used for key operations in the construction of large vessels, including hull block lifting, turning, transportation, and hull block joining, providing reliable heavy lifting support for both production efficiency and operational safety.
The successful delivery of this 600 ton shipbuilding gantry crane marks another practical achievement for Haitai Heavy Industry in the customized design and manufacturing of large-scale shipbuilding lifting equipment. It also further strengthens the cooperation between the two companies in the field of shipbuilding equipment.
As vessels continue to grow in size and modern shipbuilding methods continue to evolve, hull blocks and large steel structures are becoming increasingly heavier. This places higher demands on the lifting capacity, operational stability, positioning accuracy, and safety performance of heavy lifting equipment used in shipyards.
The 600 ton shipbuilding gantry crane delivered to Zhejiang Jinchuan Shipbuilding was custom designed according to the shipyard’s layout, production processes, and requirements for handling large hull blocks. It is capable of supporting heavy lifting operations involved in the construction of various vessels up to 100,000 tons.
The crane is equipped with a dual-trolley coordinated operating system, allowing it to perform lifting, transportation, turning, and precise positioning of large hull blocks according to different operating conditions. This provides a more flexible lifting solution for complex operations such as hull block assembly and joining.
Under large-span and heavy-load operating conditions, the crane uses an optimized structural design and coordinated control system to maintain stable operation. This enables it to meet the demanding requirements for heavy-duty lifting and precise positioning during large vessel construction.
Heavy lifting operations in shipyards require a high level of safety and positioning accuracy. For this reason, Haitai Heavy Industry placed particular emphasis on optimizing the crane’s lifting, traveling, positioning, and safety protection systems during the design process.
The 600 ton shipbuilding gantry crane adopts variable frequency speed control, allowing the operating speed to be adjusted according to different lifting conditions and helping ensure smoother lifting and traveling movements. The equipment is also fitted with multiple safety protection systems and wind-resistant devices to improve operational reliability in demanding outdoor working environments.
During the lifting of large hull blocks, the crane can also work with intelligent positioning and anti-sway control technologies to reduce the effect of load swing on precise positioning. This helps improve the efficiency of large-component lifting and hull joining operations.
The crane is designed to operate in ambient temperatures ranging from -20°C to +40°C, allowing it to adapt to different seasons and outdoor shipyard conditions while supporting stable and continuous operation.
Unlike standard lifting equipment, shipbuilding gantry cranes generally need to be designed around the specific production processes of each shipyard. Factors such as lifting capacity, span, lifting height, traveling distance, trolley configuration, and safety protection systems all need to be carefully matched with the shipyard’s dock layout and production line.
Based on the actual requirements of Zhejiang Jinchuan Shipbuilding, Haitai Heavy Industry carried out a comprehensive assessment of the customer’s production processes, working space, and lifting requirements from the initial project design stage. The equipment configuration and structural design were then optimized specifically for large hull block lifting and joining operations.
Throughout the project, Haitai Heavy Industry implemented quality control across the entire process, covering design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance. This ensured that the crane met the required performance specifications and was successfully delivered after final acceptance.
This application-oriented approach to customized design allows large lifting equipment to integrate more effectively into the customer’s existing production system. It also helps shipyards improve the efficiency of heavy-component handling while reducing the physical workload associated with manual operations.
Once put into operation, the 600 ton shipbuilding gantry crane will further strengthen Zhejiang Jinchuan Shipbuilding’s heavy lifting capabilities for large vessel construction. It will handle heavy lifting and transportation of large hull blocks and steel structures while supporting key production processes such as hull block assembly, turning, and joining.
By improving the efficiency of large-component lifting and optimizing the hull block assembly process, the crane is expected to reduce repetitive lifting operations and manual assistance, helping shorten vessel construction cycles and improve the shipyard’s overall production efficiency.
For large shipbuilding companies, high-performance heavy lifting equipment is not only essential for handling large components. It also plays an important role in improving modern shipbuilding processes and optimizing overall production efficiency.
The successful delivery of this 600 ton shipbuilding gantry crane once again demonstrates Haitai Heavy Industry’s comprehensive capabilities in the design, manufacturing, and customized engineering of large-scale cranes.
Looking ahead, Haitai Heavy Industry will continue to focus on the practical equipment requirements of shipbuilding, bridge construction, industrial manufacturing, and heavy material handling. The company will continue to improve its heavy lifting equipment technologies and manufacturing processes, providing customers with safer, more efficient, and reliable customized lifting solutions.
From Henan to Zhejiang, from engineering design to equipment delivery, Haitai Heavy Industry will continue to support more shipbuilding companies with reliable products and professional services, helping them upgrade their lifting equipment and improve production efficiency.
