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According to industry analysts, since the beginning of the 21st century, in pursuit of the global strategic goal of sustainable development, humanity has embarked on the research and development of environmentally friendly construction machinery. This trend is set to become the mainstream direction for both domestic and international construction equipment markets, while also carrying far‑reaching implications for the industry.

After a crane leaves the factory, it typically undergoes a break-in period of approximately 60 hours—sometimes referred to as a running-in period—which is specified by the manufacturer based on the equipment’s technical characteristics during its initial phase of use. This break-in period is a critical stage for ensuring the crane operates smoothly, reducing the failure rate, and extending its service life.

In terms of their differences, traditional cranes have a considerably more complex structure and make use of far more materials, resulting in a much greater overall weight. By contrast, European‑style cranes feature a significantly simpler design, employ fewer materials, and are substantially lighter.

A bridge crane is a lifting device that spans overhead across workshops, warehouses, and material yards to transport materials. Its two ends rest on tall concrete columns or metal supports, giving it a bridge-like appearance. The crane’s bridge travels longitudinally along rails mounted on elevated tracks on either side, allowing it to make full use of the space beneath the bridge for material handling without being obstructed by ground-level equipment.

Currently, the crane market is dominated by 5–8-ton models, which account for more than 50% of total sales. With a large number of crane suppliers, price competition has intensified, squeezing profit margins across the board; meanwhile, the profit margins for higher‑capacity cranes far exceed those of smaller and medium‑capacity models.

As the nation’s infrastructure projects in power generation, petrochemicals, steel, transportation, and other sectors reach a peak, the crane market is expanding rapidly, and the trend toward larger‑scale cranes has become an irreversible reality. Meanwhile, to reduce production costs and conserve labor and resources, demand for large‑capacity cranes is steadily growing, with increasingly stringent requirements for lifting capacity.

As technology continues to advance, cranes are likewise undergoing continuous development and improvement. Today, we will discuss the emerging trends toward greater innovation and practicality in crane design. In terms of structure, cranes are increasingly incorporating thin-walled profiles and specially shaped steel sections, while minimizing welded joints to enhance fatigue resistance.

Specializing in the design, production, and manufacturing of lifting attachments, Dongpu Crane was established.

Establish a partnership with KONE and become its steel‑structure subcontractor in China.