Chile Steel Structure Workshop Transaction Case

Delivery Date: 35 working days

Shipping Method: Sea Freight

Payment Terms: T/T 40% 60%

Export Country: Chile

Transaction Terms and Port of Destination: CIF Valparaiso Port

First Contact with Customer: December 2024

Product Name: Steel Structure Factory Building

Quantity: One set

This Chilean customer is a long-term partner who previously purchased a 30-ton double girder overhead crane from us. The crane has been operating reliably in their facility, which strengthened their trust in our engineering capabilities and product quality.

In 2025, the customer launched a new project requiring a complete steel structure workshop dedicated to equipment maintenance and servicing. The newly planned workshop would also house the previously purchased 30-ton overhead crane, integrating lifting capability into the building design from the start.

The building dimensions were 21.18 meters × 42.78 meters, with a total construction area of 906 square meters. Because the crane was already specified, the structural design had to carefully consider load-bearing requirements, column strength, runway beam alignment, wind resistance, and seismic factors based on local Chilean standards.

After receiving the project details, our engineering team conducted a comprehensive technical evaluation. We analyzed the crane’s wheel loads, lifting capacity, and operational frequency to determine appropriate column sections, roof beam specifications, bracing systems, and foundation load distribution. Since the customer required a fully integrated solution, we ensured the steel structure design was perfectly compatible with the overhead crane system.

The quotation process for a steel structure workshop is highly detailed and involves numerous components. The customer required a clear breakdown of materials and specifications. Our proposal therefore included a comprehensive list covering:

♦Main steel columns and beams

♦Crane runway beams

♦Roof purlins and wall girts

♦Bracing systems

♦Roof and wall panels

♦Doors and ventilation systems

♦Anchor bolts and connection plates

♦Surface treatment and anti-corrosion coating

Each component was clearly specified with material grades, quantities, technical standards, and pricing details. The transparency and professionalism of our quotation helped the customer fully understand the project scope and cost structure.

Throughout the negotiation stage, we maintained frequent communication to clarify design questions, confirm load calculations, and optimize certain structural details for cost efficiency without compromising safety. Given the customer’s previous positive experience with our crane system, trust was established quickly.

After reviewing the detailed proposal and confirming the final technical specifications, the customer proceeded with the project and paid a 40% advance payment to initiate production. They emphasized the need for fast delivery, as the workshop construction schedule was closely linked to their new maintenance operations timeline.

In response, we coordinated closely with our production and logistics teams, prioritizing material procurement and fabrication scheduling to meet the requested timeline. Regular updates were provided to the customer, including fabrication progress photos and quality inspection reports.

This project demonstrates our ability to deliver an integrated steel structure workshop + overhead crane lifting solution, ensuring structural compatibility, engineering reliability, and efficient project management. Such turnkey solutions have attracted strong interest from many industrial customers who seek optimized, one-stop lifting infrastructure systems.

Introduction to Steel Structure Workshops

Steel structure workshops are modern industrial buildings constructed primarily from prefabricated steel components. They are widely used in manufacturing, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics due to their strength, flexibility, and fast construction speed.

Steel structure buildings are especially suitable for workshops equipped with overhead cranes, as the structure can be designed to directly support crane loads and runway beams.

Classification of Steel Structure Workshops

Steel structure workshops can be categorized based on structural form and application:

Portal Frame Structure: The most common type for industrial buildings. Suitable for medium-span workshops and overhead crane installations. Cost-effective and widely used.

Heavy Steel Structure: Designed for high-load industrial applications such as steel mills, heavy machinery plants, and facilities with large-capacity overhead cranes.

Light Steel Structure: Used for smaller warehouses or workshops with lighter load requirements and simpler structural demands.

Multi-Span or Multi-Bay Structure: Ideal for large factories requiring multiple production zones or different operational areas under one roof.

Crane-Integrated Workshop: Specifically designed with built-in crane runway beams and reinforced columns to support overhead crane systems.

Steel structure workshops combined with overhead cranes provide a complete, efficient, and scalable industrial solution, making them an increasingly popular choice for factories and maintenance facilities worldwide.