Use an I-beam for this application, not an H-beam. The flanges of an H-beam are not capable of reliably supporting a focused load, as would be applied by a wheeled hoist trolley.
A 6 inch, 12.5 pound I-beam will be adequate for a maximum loading of 1500 pounds over a 9 foot span.
Gantry Crane
Moderator: Harold_V
Re: Gantry Crane
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Music isn’t at all difficult. All you gotta do is play the right notes at the right time!
Music isn’t at all difficult. All you gotta do is play the right notes at the right time!