Product Descriptions
Gruniverpal Mini Cranes for Tyre Moulding | Detailed Technical Lifting and Model Reviews
Mini Cranes for Handling Molds for the Production of Tyres manufactured by Gruniverpal (GT Cranes) are mobile crane solutions specifically designed for lifting, transporting, and positioning vulcanization press molds in the tyre production industry. These electric mini cranes are optimized to perform precise, controlled, and safe lifting operations even in confined spaces within tyre manufacturing lines. For this reason, they are preferred by many of the world's leading tyre manufacturers.
The mini cranes are designed with lifting capacities of up to 12,500 kg, covering the majority of tyre mold weights; in addition, smaller-capacity models are also available within the product range.
General Design and Performance Features
Gruniverpal tyre mold cranes generally stand out with the following technical features:
• Wide capacity range: lifting capacities starting from 100 kg up to 12,500 kg.
• Electro-hydraulic electric drive: all models are equipped with electrically driven hydraulic systems that provide powerful and controlled lifting performance.
• Mobile wheeled chassis: polyurethane or high-strength wheels ensure mobility and easy maneuvering in confined areas.
• Proportional control: controlled lifting and lowering systems enable millimetric precision during mold positioning.
• Telescopic boom and height adjustment: selected models offer telescopic boom extension for greater reach and operational flexibility.
• Safety systems: overload protection, automatic braking, and stabilization systems enhance operator safety.
GB Series - Low-Capacity Tyre Moulding Mini Cranes
GB 100
• Maximum lifting capacity: 100 kg
• Application: ideal for handling and positioning small tyre molds.
• Its compact structure provides high control capability in narrow spaces.
GB 150
• Maximum lifting capacity: 150 kg
• Used for lighter molds and smaller tyre production lines.
• Advantageous for low-level lifting operations thanks to its low base height.
GB 300 TR STANDARD
• Maximum lifting capacity: 300 kg
• Minimum hook height: approximately 200 mm
• Maximum lifting height: approximately 3,200 mm
• Provides controlled lifting of tyre molds through a compact electric crane motor system.
GB 500 TR STANDARD
• Maximum lifting capacity: 500 kg
• Minimum hook height: approximately 200 mm
• Maximum lifting height: approximately 3,200 mm
• Telescopic extension: approximately 1,960 mm
• Suitable for placing medium-weight tyre molds onto production lines.
These GB series mini cranes for tyre production are mainly preferred for managing light to medium-weight molds.
MINIDREL Series - Medium and High-Capacity Tyre Moulding Cranes
The MINIDREL series is designed to handle heavier loads of press molds in tyre production lines and offers different versions according to mobile lifting requirements.
MINIDREL 20 SL_AZR
• Maximum lifting capacity: 2,000 kg
• Minimum hook height: approximately 100 mm
• Maximum lifting height: approximately 3,600 mm
• Telescopic extension: approximately 1,350 mm
• Suitable for medium-weight tyre mold handling operations.
MINIDREL 40S_ARR
• Maximum lifting capacity: 4,000 kg
• Minimum hook height: approximately 100 mm
• Maximum lifting height: approximately 3,600 mm
• Telescopic extension: approximately 1,350 mm
• Provides stable performance for heavy lifting operations of molds up to 4 tons.
MINIDREL 50B_SRR / 50S_HG
• Maximum lifting capacity: 5,000 kg
• Minimum hook height: approximately 1,200 mm (450 mm in some versions)
• Maximum lifting height: approximately 7,500 mm
• Telescopic extension: approximately 4,500 mm
• Ensures highly controlled lifting for tyre molds in the 5-ton range.
MINIDREL 60S_ARR
• Maximum lifting capacity: 6,000 kg
• Minimum hook height: 100 mm
• Maximum lifting height: approximately 3,600 mm
• Used for positioning high-capacity tyre molds.
MINIDREL 75S_ARR and 100S_ARR
• Maximum lifting capacity: 7,500 kg and 10,000 kg
• Minimum hook height: approximately 100 mm
• Maximum lifting height: approximately 3,600 mm
• Telescopic extension: approximately 1,350 mm
• These versions deliver high efficiency in handling large molds and heavy-duty service applications.
Operating Principle and Operational Advantages
The basic operating principle of Gruniverpal tyre mold cranes is based on electric-hydraulic drive systems and a mobile wheeled chassis for lifting, transporting, and positioning molds within press lines. Thanks to proportional controlled lifting, mold movements are smooth and achieved with millimetric precision. In addition, magnetic brakes, overload protection, and stabilization systems ensure a high level of safety both in tyre production lines and during maintenance operations.
Application Areas
• Mold handling in tyre production machines: loading and unloading molds to and from vulcanization presses.
• Positioning in press lines: millimetric placement of large tyre molds.
• Maintenance and service: rapid mold change and part handling during production line maintenance.
• Mold logistics: safe internal transport and storage operations within production facilities.
