Innovative lifting technology that makes heavy handling effortless and safe

With the new Gravity Ant you can step into the world of Electric Intelligent Lifting Device. Aimed to increase work safety, decrease operation times, reduce operator errors and evolve from the standard control methods.

General features

  • Works with 240v AC single phase
  • High working class – ISO M7
  • IP54 class protection and operating temperatures between -10 to 50 degrees celsius
  • The efficiency of the system is up to 90% of the service motor
  • Provides continuous speed control instead of gradual speed in standard systems
  • Unlike pneumatic systems, there are no wobbles caused by air compression and loss of performance depending on air pressure or weight lifted
  • Compared to other lifting machines, the lifting speed is several times faster
  • Float mode feature – Leaving the product “weightless” it ensures that operations such as transportation/assembly of products are carried out easily and safely without the need to use any controls

Work safety advantage

  • Immediate stop in emergency stop feature
  • Operators hand control has built in pressure sensor
  • Improved wire rope slack control
  • Adjustable virtual limits and zones
  • Automatic speed decrease and virtual limit position change according to weights
  • Operators fall protection in float mode
  • Automatic wire rope life and loadcell calibration checks
  • Holding load forever without any slippage, even when power is cut and in overload condition

Model specifications

  • Capacities – 50kg – 300kg
  • Unloaded max speeds – 26-75 m/min (depending on capacity range)
  • Loaded max speeds – 17-60 m/min (depending on capacity range)
  • Lifting height – 1.8-3 metres
  • Available in – Articulated arm, light rail system, linear arm and rail jib

With one of the largest service and installation teams across Victoria you can be sure we will be able to service all of your monorail and light rail crane system lifting needs from Truganina, West Melbourne and Dandenong, to Ballarat, Bendigo, Echuca, Melbourne, Geelong, SA, Queensland, Tasmania and NSW. Contact us today to learn more about our Ant gravity manipulator installation and our light rail crane systems and jib crane system.

 

Close up of Guralp electric wire rope hoist installed by West Crane Services

Why choose us?

  • Expertise – Over 20 years of industry experience with unparalleled knowledge and skill.
  • Quality – High quality products meeting stringent safety and quality standards
  • Customisation – Tailored solutions to meet specific operation needs
  • Support – Comprehensive support and maintenance service
  • Australian made and owned – Supporting local jobs and industries

With the largest team of overhead crane manufacturers, technicians and installers in Victoria, you can be sure we will be able to support all of your lifting needs. From design, manufacturing, supply, installation and all of your service and maintenance requirements. Our team and service stretch across Victoria including Truganina, West Melbourne, Dandenong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Echuca, Melbourne, Geelong and more.

Not only do we provide our services and products across Victoria, we also supply our overhead cranes and hoist products to South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania. Our team is always here to lighten your load.

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The West Crane Services difference

  • 100% Australian owned

    100% Australian owned, where the owners still work on site

  • 24/7 services

    24/7, year-round crane and hoist services to keep your operations moving

  • Care and commitment

    A dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional service

Our growth and success is due to our employees drive to do their very best for our customer. It is also because of 
the loyalty that our customers have to us by staying with us over the years we have been in business. Let us help you reduce your costs by servicing your cranes, so you have safe and reliable performance for your equipment.

Areas we cover

While based in Truganina and Dandenong, we have vast experience in providing crane and hoist services to many major cities and surrounding areas. If you don’t see your location listed above, please get in touch as we still may be able to help.