Runway Structures

Runway Structures: Strong Supports for Your Crane System

Runway cranes are subject to vertical stress, horizontal stress, impact loads, pulling and lifting actions and thermal expansion. Runway rails slip, girders deflect and rotate, and columns deform. Of all structural elements in a plant building, crane runways are among the most susceptible to failure.

O’Brien specializes in crane runway structure design and installation. With over 60 years of experience, our professionals understand the dynamics of a rigid system that must withstand a great deal of movement and flexibility.

Runway problems can be avoided. O’Brien specialists build, re-build, install and repair crane runway systems that save customers from difficult, expensive and dangerous runway breakdowns.