Upgrading Your Overhead Cranes: A 10 Ton Solution for Stechford Mouldings

At Granada Cranes, we specialise not only in building new lifting systems but also in upgrading existing cranes to meet changing operational demands. A recent project for Stechford Mouldings shows exactly how modernisation can extend crane capacity, improve productivity, and avoid the need for a complete system replacement.

The Client: Stechford Mouldings

Stechford Mouldings, a long-standing customer, already operated 5-ton overhead cranes supplied by Granada. As production requirements grew, so too did the need for higher lifting capacity. Rather than replace their entire system, they turned to us for a tailored crane upgrade.

The Upgrade: From 5 Ton to 10 Ton

Granada designed, built, and installed a new 10,000kg single-girder overhead gantry crane using premium SWF Krantechnik components. The system was fabricated entirely in the UK by our skilled team, including both the gantry structure and crane beams.

The gantry was finished in white, with the cranes supplied in a striking blue — giving the installation a clean, modern appearance that complements the client’s production environment.

Why Upgrade Instead of Replace?

For many businesses, crane modernisation is the most cost-effective way to increase lifting performance. Benefits include:

• Increased capacity – Moving from 5 tons to 10 tons allowed Stechford to handle larger moulds with ease.
• Minimal disruption – The upgrade was integrated into their existing setup without the need for full replacement.
• Better return on investment – By reusing infrastructure where possible, costs were significantly reduced compared to a brand-new system.
• Custom finish – Colour-matched gantry and crane beams helped improve site organisation and aesthetics.

Granada’s Modernisation Expertise

Upgrading cranes is one of our specialities. Whether it’s a capacity increase, fitting new wire rope hoist systems, or adding advanced safety features like inverter drives and remote controls, we help businesses get more from their existing equipment.

From Stechford Mouldings to major manufacturers like TATA Steel and Airbus, companies trust Granada Cranes to deliver safe, compliant, and long-lasting crane modernisation solutions.

Ready to Upgrade Your Crane?

If your current crane is no longer meeting your lifting demands, you don’t always need a brand-new system. Talk to Granada Cranes about overhead crane upgrades and see how we can help improve performance, extend lifespan, and keep your operation moving.

Contact us today for advice and quote.