If floor space is tight, a ceiling mounted workstation crane or ceiling mounted bridge crane keeps columns off the floor and clears the work area.

Many workstation crane systems are modular; the runway can mount to suitable building steel—but a professional must verify the structure can handle crane loads.

When structure isn’t available, a freestanding workstation crane or free standing bridge crane solves it on the floor. This preserves your material handling workflow and needed lifting coverage in an assembly or workstation cell.

Budgets vary with span, lifting capability, and options. A workstation crane is often more affordable than traditional bridge cranes/overhead bridge cranes for small cells.

Costs also differ between a freestanding workstation bridge crane and a ceiling mounted layout and are driven by capacity, bridge/runway lengths, duty cycle, and environment.

For an exact figure, we’ll size the system to your material handling workflow, building conditions, and integration needs and provide a custom quote for your new equipment.

Choose a partner that supports your workstation crane long-term. HOJ Innovations provides repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance so your workstation cranes stay productive.

Yes—planned maintenance protects your crane system and reduces downtime. Manufacturers recommend routine checks and at least an annual inspection for workstation bridge cranes, verifying smooth lifting under load, fasteners, end stops, and general running condition.

Follow a cadence of daily pre-use checks, monthly inspections, and a thorough annual inspection. OSHA groups crane inspections as Frequent (daily to monthly) and Periodic, applied across overhead cranes, bridge cranes, and workstation crane installations according to duty and environment, especially where heavy loads are handled.

Yes—many workstation crane systems are modular and can be disassembled and re-installed, but not all designs are intended or rated for relocation.

Verify that your specific workstation bridge cranes (especially ceiling mounted layouts) are approved by the OEM for reuse, and that the new site’s building steel, headroom, and concrete capacity meet requirements.

Before moving, confirm bases for columns, runway alignment, and that your assembly line and workstation clearances still fit your process.

Important: always consult a licensed structural engineer and a qualified installer (or your OEM/dealer) before moving forward with any decision to relocate the crane.

Yes. HOJ Innovations will help you choose the right size and setup by looking at a few basics:

• What you lift (weights, lifting capability needed) and how often you lift

• Where it has to move (travel distance along the runway, reach, and hook height)

• Your space and building (ceiling steel for a ceiling mounted system or floor strength for a freestanding option)

• Controls and add-ons (manual vs. powered travel, hoist type)

• Other details we’ll confirm during quoting so we can provide an accurate quote and best fit.

Then we’ll recommend the right configuration—for example, a workstation bridge crane (also called a work station crane) for rectangular coverage, a jib crane for swing-in reach, or monorail cranes for straight-line moves—so it matches your material handling process. If your operation points that way, we can also discuss an overhead crane approach.

HOJ Innovations is a top option for turnkey installation—without locking you in. We regularly install workstation bridge crane systems & layouts.

After install, HOJ can continue with inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to keep your workstation bridge crane running smoothly.