What type of overhead crane system travels on a single runway beam?

A. Gantry cranes
B. Jib cranes
C. Monorail cranes
D. Overhead traveling bridge cranes


A. Incorrect. Gantry cranes run on elevated rails attached to a frame or set of legs.
B. Incorrect. Jib cranes consist of a pivoting head and boom assembly that carries a hoist and trolley unit.
C. Correct. Monorail cranes are cranes that travel on a single runway beam.
D. Incorrect. Overhead traveling bridge cranes run on an elevated rail system along the length of a warehouse and provide three axes of hook motion.

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