Food-Grade Overhead Crane and Hoist

Tri-State Overhead Crane has earned a reputation for developing custom overhead crane systems for customers that meet the specific requirements and standards of their industry. This includes experience developing equipment that complies with strict hygiene and food safety regulations for clean room environments like food processing plants.

Our team recently completed a project for our customer in the food industry, constructing multiple crane systems for their new facility. One of the cranes required specialized modifications to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Our engineers worked closely with the customer to implement features like nickel-plated drip pans, food-grade oil, and epoxy finishes. These modifications not only ensured compliance but also improved safety and efficiency.

To learn more about this project and the food-grade features of the crane and hoist, read the case study below.

Food-Grade Bridge Crane for Food Processing Facility

Problem: A new facility in the food industry required a custom under-running crane system that could meet stringent food safety regulations while ensuring reliable material handling in a corrosive environment.

Solution: We designed and installed a 2.5-ton under-running single girder bridge crane that included key food-grade components and features.

Result: This customized crane system offers safe and efficient material handling while meeting the cleanliness standards of the highly regulated food production industry.

Crane Specifications

• Bridge Crane:
  • Capacity: 2.5-Ton (5,000 lbs.)
  • Span: 30 ft - 0 in
  • Bridge Speed: 90 FPM, Two-Step VFD
• Hoist:
  • Model: Saturn FES5-3018-MT-2 Food Grade Electric Wire Rope Hoist
  • Lift Speed: 30/10 FPM, Two-Speed VFD
  • Trolley Speed: 58/19 FPM, Two-Speed VFD
  • Hoist Weight: 1,200 lbs.
  • Nickel-Plated Hoist Hook and Stainless Steel Load Block
• End Trucks:
  • Nickel-Plated Drip Pans Under Mechanical Drives
  • Steel-Alloy Wheels for smooth operation
• Ceiling Mounted Runway System:
  • Overall Length: 17 ft - 3.5 in
  • Runway Type: 10 inch WF beam + 30# ASCE Rail with End Stops
  • Electrification: Stainless C-Track Festoon with Flat Cable
  • Design Standard: Engineered to CMAA and AISC standards
• Control System:
  • Controller: 8-button, independently festooned station on stainless C-Track
  • Power Supply: 460V-3PH-60Hz
  • Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X Stainless for corrosion resistance
• Food-Grade Features:
  • Nickel-Plated Drip Pans: Prevent oil contamination
  • Food-Grade Oil: Ensures safety in the event of spills
  • USDA Approved 2-Part Epoxy Finish: Used on the bridge and runway, forming a durable, non-toxic, and corrosion-resistant coating
  • Bridge Finish: Food-grade 2-part epoxy in OSHA Safety Yellow
  • Runway Finish: Food-grade 2-part epoxy in light grey
  • Stenciled Decals: Used instead of vinyl for food safety
  • Stainless Steel Components: Including festoon, load block, and tube drops, ensuring corrosion resistance in washdown environments
  • Bridge Beam: Tapered flanges minimize flat surfaces to reduce standing liquid, limiting corrosion and rust

TSOC designs, manufactures, and installs food-grade material handling equipment. We serve clients from coast to coast, Canada, Mexico, and are especially focused in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Oklahoma.