Ecrane

Ecrane is a term that may refer to several related concepts in material handling and industrial automation. Most commonly, it denotes an electrically powered crane, in which lifting and movement are driven by electric motors and controlled by electronic systems. This distinguishes ecranes from manually operated devices and from purely mechanical cranes that rely on mechanical leverage.

Typical ecrane configurations include an electric hoist mounted on a trolley that moves along a bridge or track, with movement controlled by a control pendant, radio remote, or integrated with a programmable logic controller. Modern ecranes use variable frequency drives and encoded feedback to provide smooth speed control, precise positioning, and safer stopping. Safety features often include limit switches, overload protection, emergency stop, and braking systems.

Beyond hardware, the term ecrane is also used in branding to describe software and service offerings related to crane management, fleet monitoring, and remote diagnostics. In such usage, ecrane products may provide equipment telemetry, maintenance scheduling, usage analytics, and integration with warehouse management systems.

Regional terminology varies; some industries simply refer to electric cranes or motorized cranes rather than using the "e-crane" label. Because "ecrane" can denote multiple distinct concepts, readers should rely on context to determine whether it refers to hardware, software, or a brand.