Panel Welding Gantry
The Panel Welding Gantry is KRANENDONK’s automated solution for welding large, stiffened panels. Designed for shipbuilding and heavy steel applications, it combines precise alignment and welding in one system — reducing manual labor and ensuring consistent weld quality across large surfaces.
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The Panel Welding Gantry is KRANENDONK’s automated solution for welding large, stiffened panels. Designed for shipbuilding and heavy steel applications, it combines precise alignment, clamping, and welding in one system — reducing manual labor and ensuring consistent weld quality across large surfaces.
All you need to know
The Panel Welding Gantry is a travelling gantry system equipped with two or more suspended 6-axis robots that can operate simultaneously. This setup ensures high uptime and impressive throughput. By using high quality components in combination KRANENDONK’s extensive support program, KRANENDONK is known for a high level of reliability and performance
Programming made simple
Every Panel Welding Gantry is powered by RinasWeld, KRANENDONK’s software for automatic robot programming. RinasWeld reads your 3D CAD model, detects all weld seams, calculates the correct torch angles, travel speeds, and stitch patterns, and generates complete, collision-free robot programs that are sent directly to the gantry. Operators select the job via touchscreen and start production — ensuring consistent weld quality, fast setup, and reliable results from the very first panel.
Most customers choose these add-ons
The Panel Welding Gantry is built for scale — and many customers take it further. Whether you’re increasing throughput with multiple robots, improving logistics with integrated conveyors, or adding shielding for safer operation, these add-ons unlock the full potential of your gantry. That’s why most users go beyond the standard configuration to meet their production targets.
Fume extraction with arc light protection
To protect the wider work environment, the gantry includes built-in shielding that blocks the intense light of the welding arc.
Integrated panel conveyor
The gantry is installed over a floor-integrated conveyor system that automates panel loading and unloading. It ensures smooth logistics without interfering with welding operations.
Proven performance at scale
See our Panel Welding Gantries in action at a customer site. This timelapse shows a large-scale production setup with four integrated gantries — working in sync to deliver high welding throughput and consistent quality. A powerful example of smart automation in shipbuilding.
Download the leaflet
Want all the details in one place? Download the Panel Welding Gantry leaflet for a clear overview of specifications, key features, and layout options—ideal for sharing with your team or attaching to your project proposal.
Only available in English
Download the leaflet
Want all the details in one place? Download the Panel Welding Gantry leaflet for a clear overview of specifications, key features, and layout options—ideal for sharing with your team or attaching to your project proposal.
Only available in English
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