Overhead crane companies

Looking to purchase your first bridge crane system and need to know where to start?

Or maybe you are looking to add another crane?

Do you know how to replace an existing crane in order to expand your production capabilities?

Partnering with an overhead crane manufacturer is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. The design, size, equipment, manufacture, and installation of an overhead crane is a large project and can be a substantial investment, but a necessary one if you want to improve the efficiency and workflows of your company.

Overhead crane companies

The largest hoist and bridge crane distribution, manufacturing and service companies in the United States have fully equipped warehouses, service centers and sales offices throughout the United States. Associates number over 200 and have a strong determination to serve our clients with loyalty and knowledge.

New parts and units

They specialize in the distribution of electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, manual chain hoists, trolleys, crane components, small parts and accessories. They stock complete inventories of these products in regional warehouses. Distribution is characterized by same day shipping at the most competitive prices.

Engineering Products

The Manufacturing Industry also sells overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes and track systems or our own design and manufacture. A highly qualified and experienced engineering staff with specialists in structural, mechanical and electrical engineering ensures that our systems and bridge cranes will meet all the expectations of our customers. The actual manufacturing is done by a team of trained associates who pride themselves on building the highest quality crane available anywhere.

Services

The service department is among the largest, most qualified and best equipped material handling equipment repair departments to be found anywhere. They have fully equipped heavy duty trucks. To ensure customers receive the best service value, they provide mobile hydraulic lifts when needed at no additional charge.

Slings and rigging

Lifting and rigging equipment is manufactured through its operating divisions. Lifting ropes, rigging, and products. They produce the highest quality household tackle materials in the industry.

The Rigging Division offers a full line of chain, wire rope, slings, and hardware products with customizable and “in stock” service.

Design Overhead Crane

The design of overhead cranes varies widely according to their major operational specifications such as type of motion of the crane structure, weight, and type of the load, location of the crane, geometric features, operating regimes, and environmental conditions. Selecting the right type of overhead crane is critical to streamline workflow and maximize productivity. Many factors are taken into consideration which includes:

What bridge capacity is required?
How often is the crane to be used?
What span is required?
How long is the runway travel?
How high must the hoist lift?
Is the bridge going to be supported by the building, self-supported, or both?
Is the bridge going to be indoors or outdoors?
How is the crane powered? All motorized push-pull, hand geared, or a combination?
If motorized, how fast? Single or dual speeds? Variable frequency drives?
What voltages are required?
What type of control? Pendant from the hoist, separate track, or remote control?
Any special features? Cabs, walkways, horns, lights?
What specifications, codes, or local regulations are applicable?