Bridge Cranes & Structure
Red iron frames with crane runway beams and bracketed columns support 5–30+ ton cranes. Size eave height for hook travel and equipment clearance.
5–30+ TonRunway BeamsHook Height
Metal Buildings Guide
Manufacturing / Industrial Plants
Tall, clear-span steel shells with bridge cranes, mezzanines, and service corridors. Coordinate process utilities, pits/trenches, and ventilation early so your line installs clean and safe.
Bay Spacing & Flow
Align 20–30′ bays to process cells and forklift aisles. Keep clear service corridors for maintenance, pallets, and changeovers.
20–30′ BaysCellsForklift Flow
Pits, Trenches & Slab
Plan machine pits, utility trenches, and thickened slabs with vapor barriers and dowels. Leave sleeves for air, power, and process drains.
Machine PitsTrenchesThickened Slab
Ventilation & Utilities
Provide make-up air and targeted exhaust at heat/fume sources. Route power, compressed air, and data overhead on busways or mezzanines.
Make-Up AirTargeted ExhaustBusways
Popular Shells
Footprints that Work
80×160 • 100×200 • 120×240. Extend in 20–25′ bays; reserve end bays for shipping/receiving or utilities.
Heights & Doors
Clearances
Eave height 24–40′ typical with cranes. Drive-in 12×14+; dock positions sized for trailers and yard flow.
Codes & Loads
Engineer It Right
Verify wind/snow/seismic, crane loads (impact, lateral), roof live loads, and ventilation/egress with your AHJ and engineer.
Next Steps
- 1. Run CodeSmart™ to note wind, snow, and seismic for your site.
- 2. Define crane tonnage/hook height, bay spacing, and eave height.
- 3. Lay out lines, service corridors, docks/drive-ins, and mezzanines.
- 4. Coordinate pits/trenches, power, compressed air, make-up air/exhaust.
- 5. Verify with your building department, then request a quote from the supplier recommended by CodeSmart™.
Some processes trigger special ventilation, fire separation, or electrical classifications—confirm with your authority having jurisdiction and your engineer before ordering.