Overhead cranes can be highly technical so lets try to better explain them! Below is a list of some select terms that our technicians use when speaking with customers and workers: “Crabbing” is when one bridge crane end truck lags behind the other. This can be from a wheel to rail pinch contact condition, a brake […]
Did you know that Crane Tech Services engineers specialized lifting devices?! Well we do! Lately, we have been busy with several lifting engineering projects. From customers moving into bigger buildings, to very simple operator lifting requirements, we have developed a strong trust with our customers. Also, we have a rather large library of commonly used […]
Crane Tech Services does more than just inspect and repair lifting devices, we also provide Crane Safety Training. In a busy fabrication shop with multiple workers, safety with the use of cranes is important. Every worker has pride in the work that they perform each and every day, so we ensure they are fully certified […]
Crane Tech Services is the best in the business. Here’s why: Our owner Dave recently had a conversation with a supervisor at an airline operation. He mentioned the same thing that we hear from people everywhere. Many companies that offer inspection services simply don’t show up. Not only do we do annual inspections on all […]
Did you know that Crane Tech Services provides customers with technical safety reports!? For instance, our lifting device safety inspection service has been popular with customers for many years. Our existing customers have often asked for advice as to how to keep buildings and operations safe for their workers. Overall, technical safety reports are the […]
Crane Tech Services of Barrie, Ontario offers repairs on and off site, and can repair our customers hoists immediately. “Production is down! We need a one ton chain hoist fast!” In a lot of cases, chain hoists can be repaired on site, but most often they need to be removed from service for the repair. […]
Crane Tech Services will be there when you need us most and still save you money! Our Owner Dave would like to start this weeks’ blog to begin with a short story that happened recently! While in a scheduling meeting with Megan the other day, our customer in Parry Sound called. While making a repair, […]
Welcome to the last of our blogs on Auto Hoists and Truck Lifts. Our last topic is Mobile Column Lifts. Mobile column lifts are individual units that are moved into position by the mechanic to lift the truck by the wheels. Generally, after lifted, stands are placed under the vehicle to assure mechanic safety. The […]
Crane Tech Services does annual inspections on automotive lifting devices. Our service give you piece of mind that your mechanic is safe underneath the hoist. More specifically, lets talk about the four post hoist (4 post hoist), which consists of 4 columns and 2 runways. This auto and truck lifting device is common to your […]
Happy Holidays from the Crane Tech team! It feels like the holidays come faster every year. Over at Crane Tech Services of Simcoe County, we have been busy as ever with Inspections, Training & Repairs. As usual, we are fully booked until the New Year, completing full facility inspections during their shutdowns – this allows us […]
