Looking for an EOT crane manufacturer for Jodhpur? R K Engineering Works, VKI Area, Jaipur, designs, builds, installs and load-tests single girder, double girder and gantry cranes for plants in Jodhpur and western Rajasthan.
This guide explains, in simple words, how to pick the right crane for a Jodhpur plant, what to check in the design, and how the crane is tested before handover. We have built material handling equipment since 1998 and work under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Which industries in Jodhpur use EOT cranes?
Jodhpur has a wide mix of industry. Each one lifts different loads in different ways. The crane must match the work, not the other way round.
- Stone and marble units lift heavy blocks and slabs, often in open yards.
- Steel, fabrication and engineering shops in Basni and Boranada lift plates, sections and jobs many times a day.
- Guar gum, food and processing plants lift machine parts during maintenance.
- Handicraft and furniture units need light cranes for stock and loading.
- Cement and mineral units in the region need heavy-duty cranes for maintenance bays.
Types of crane for a Jodhpur plant
There are four common choices. The table shows when each one is right.
| Crane type | Right choice when | Typical Jodhpur use |
|---|---|---|
| Single girder EOT crane | Light to medium loads, medium span, regular use | Fabrication shop, furniture unit, stores |
| Double girder EOT crane | Heavy loads, long span, more hook height, high duty | Steel shop, heavy engineering, cement maintenance bay |
| Gantry or goliath crane | No building columns; open yard | Stone and marble yards |
| Semi-gantry crane | One side on a shed wall, one leg on the ground | Yard next to a shed |
Not sure which type fits? Our engineer decides after a site survey. Read more: single vs double girder EOT crane and gantry vs semi-gantry vs goliath crane.
Duty class: the most important choice
Duty class tells how hard the crane will work. IS 3177 groups crane mechanisms from M1 (very light use) to M8 (very heavy, continuous use). A crane built for light duty but used all day will wear out fast and stop often.
Jodhpur heat also matters. Motors, brakes and panels work in high summer temperatures and dust. We choose motor insulation, panel ventilation and dust protection for these site conditions.
- M3 to M4: occasional lifts, often below full load. Example: maintenance bays.
- M5: regular daily production lifting. Example: fabrication shops.
- M6 and above: many lifts per hour, near full load, long hours. Example: steel and stone yards.
What to share for a crane design
Send these details. If you do not know some of them, our engineer measures them at site.
- Safe working load in ton
- Span (rail centre to rail centre) in metres
- Lift height from floor to hook
- Hours of use per day and lifts per hour
- Indoor or outdoor; dust and heat level
- Power supply at the crane
- Speeds you need for hoist, cross travel and long travel
How R K Engineering Works builds and tests your crane
- Site survey in Jodhpur: span, rails, clear height and power are measured.
- Design and GA drawing to IS 3177 and IS 807, shared for your approval.
- Fabrication of girders and end carriages at our VKI Area works, Jaipur.
- Erection at your Jodhpur plant by our own team.
- Load test at 125% of the safe working load, and all motions run at full load.
- Handover with test certificate, manual and spares list, plus AMC option.
We also service and upgrade old cranes. See EOT crane AMC and EOT crane modernisation.
Safety features every crane should have
- Overload protection on the hoist
- Upper and lower hoist limit switches
- Travel limit switches and end buffers
- Emergency stop and main isolator
- Motor overload protection
- Warning hooter and lights
- Safety latch on the hook
Common mistakes Jodhpur buyers should avoid
- Buying on capacity alone. Two 10 ton cranes can be very different. Duty class, span and speed decide life and safety.
- Skipping the site survey. Wrong rail level or low roof height shows up only at erection, when it is costly to fix.
- Ignoring heat and dust. Panels and motors need the right protection for Jodhpur summers.
- No load test certificate. Always ask for a signed 125% load test certificate at handover.
- No service plan. Plan AMC from day one, so small faults do not become long stops.
A clear design, a proper test and planned care give long crane life and steady output.
जोधपुर में ईओटी क्रेन निर्माता
आर के इंजीनियरिंग वर्क्स, VKI एरिया, जयपुर, जोधपुर के प्लांट के लिए सिंगल गर्डर, डबल गर्डर और गैंट्री क्रेन बनाती है। हर क्रेन IS 3177 के अनुसार डिज़ाइन होती है और साइट पर 125% लोड टेस्ट के बाद सौंपी जाती है।
Request an engineering consultation
Planning a crane for your Jodhpur plant? Request an engineering consultation or book a site survey. Call +91 9799108009 or +91 9413341806, or write to contact@rkengineeringworks.in. See also: EOT crane manufacturer in Jaipur.
FAQs
Do you install EOT cranes in Jodhpur?
Yes. Our team from Jaipur does the site survey, erection, 125% load test and handover at plants in Jodhpur and western Rajasthan.
Which standard applies to EOT cranes in India?
IS 3177 covers electric overhead travelling and gantry cranes. IS 807 covers design, erection and testing of the crane structure.
Which crane suits a stone or marble yard in Jodhpur?
Most open yards use a gantry or goliath crane, because it runs on ground rails and needs no building columns.
What load test is done before handover?
The crane lifts and holds 125% of its safe working load, and all motions are run at full load. A signed test certificate is given.
Do you give AMC for cranes in Jodhpur?
Yes. We do planned maintenance, repairs and upgrades for EOT cranes of any make in Rajasthan.
जोधपुर में ईओटी क्रेन कौन बनाता है?
आर के इंजीनियरिंग वर्क्स, जयपुर, जोधपुर के लिए ईओटी और गैंट्री क्रेन बनाती, लगाती और टेस्ट करती है।
Last updated: 13 November 2026