System Design & Engineering

Great crane systems aren’t built on guesswork—they’re engineered from the ground up. At Cobra Crane & Hoist, our system design and engineering services form the foundation of every successful crane project. We engineer smarter layouts, better load paths, and scalable solutions customized for how you operate.

Service Overview

Engineered Solutions, Not Generic Systems

Every facility is unique, and every crane application has specific requirements. Our engineering team designs crane systems that optimize your operational workflow while integrating seamlessly with your facility infrastructure. Whether you’re designing a new facility or upgrading existing equipment, we bring structure, strategy, and precision engineering to your crane project.

We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Every crane system we design is tailored to your load requirements, facility layout, operational patterns, and safety requirements. Our engineering approach ensures your investment performs optimally today and evolves with your operation tomorrow.

Design Services

Comprehensive Crane Design & Engineering Services

Analysis of your facility layout to determine optimal crane placement, runway configuration, and coverage areas. We design systems that maximize lifting efficiency while minimizing structural impact.

Complete crane system engineering including structural analysis, load calculations, component specification, and safety system integration. Every design is optimized for your specific application.

Engineering of runway beams, support columns, and building modifications required for crane installation. We ensure proper load distribution and code compliance.

Design of crane control systems including operator interfaces, safety interlocks, and integration with facility automation systems.

Detailed 3D CAD models and renderings that allow you to visualize the crane system before installation. These models help identify potential issues and optimize the design.

Complete installation drawings, specifications, and procedures that ensure proper installation and commissioning of your crane system.

Our Process

Collaborative Engineering Approach

Discovery & Requirements Analysis

Discovery & Requirements Analysis

We begin every project by understanding your operational requirements, facility constraints, and performance goals. Our team conducts site visits and workflow analysis to inform the design process.

Preliminary Design & Concept Review

Preliminary Design & Concept Review

Initial design concepts are developed and reviewed with your team to ensure alignment with operational requirements and budget considerations.

Detailed Engineering & Optimization

Detailed Engineering & Optimization

Complete engineering design including structural calculations, component specifications, and safety analysis. We optimize the design for performance, cost, and maintainability.

Design Review & Approval

Design Review & Approval

Comprehensive design review with your team including 3D visualization and technical documentation. We refine the design based on your feedback.

Installation Support

Installation Support

Our engineering team provides support during installation to ensure the crane system is built according to specifications and performs as designed.

Why Choose Cobra for Design

Crane Engineering Excellence

Specialized Expertise

Upgrading to modern electric hoists with improved controls, safety features, and performance characteristics.

Facility-Specific Design

We design around your facility’s unique requirements rather than forcing generic solutions.

Code Compliance

All designs meet applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and ASME/CMAA crane specifications.

Installation-Ready Drawings

Our documentation is detailed and accurate, preventing field fit issues and installation delays.

Performance Optimization

We design for optimal performance, not just code compliance, ensuring maximum return on your investment.

Project Deliverables

Complete Engineering Documentation

Our warehouse and distribution experience helps us design crane systems that integrate seamlessly with your operational workflows. We understand the unique challenges of distribution environments and the need for reliable, efficient material handling solutions.

Detailed models showing crane system configuration and facility integration

Complete fabrication and installation drawings with all necessary details

Engineering calculations for all structural components and building modifications

Detailed specifications for all crane components and accessories

Electrical schematics and control system documentation

Operating procedures and maintenance requirements for your crane system

Ready to Start Your Crane Design Project?

Custom Crane Engineering Consultation

From concept to completion, we design crane systems with one goal: to make your operation more efficient and safer. Our engineering team is ready to transform your lifting challenges into optimized crane solutions.

Contact our design engineers today for your custom crane consultation.