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Choosing the Right Chains, Straps, and Shackles for Your Shop

Buying the proper chains, straps and lifting hardware is important for welding and machine shops. These components make up your rigging and having the right gear ensures every lift is safe and efficient. Start with your chains. A set of 3/8” chains with four legs and slack adjusters, typically in 5‑foot lengths. Next are straps, […]

A Heartfelt Thank You This Holiday Season

As we wrap up another busy year, we want to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to all our customers, partners, and community members. Your trust in our team — whether for inspections, repairs, parts, or equipment support is what keeps our business moving forward. We’re proud to serve you, and even more […]

Rigging Equipment

Over the next several blogs, we’ll spotlight the rigging equipment businesses rely on and regularly source from Crane Tech Rigging equipment—whether chains, nylon straps, or slings—connects a motorized lifting hook to the object being lifted. The best rigging gear is built for durability and user‑friendly operation, keeping workers safe during lifting tasks. While your business […]

Equipment Prep For The Winter Season

There are several things that can be done to prepare your equipment for the coming winter season. First for on highway crane trucks or equipment that travels to service customers, the obvious one is to oil the underside of the vehicle. This is extremely important. Our experience is that when the crane turns 7 years […]

Thank You For Trusting Crane Tech

At Crane Tech , we believe in celebrating the wins—big and small. And today, we’re taking a moment to pat ourselves on the back. Not just for the hard work we put in every day, but for the trust our customers place in us. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we’re proud […]

Crane Tech Does Electrical Repairs

Crane Tech didn’t start out repairing electrical and hydraulic issues. At first it was a matter of customer demand and we’ve delivered. To compliment our excellent inspection services our repair service has become just as good. We repair many different types of equipment. Our team of technicians has become quite successful at taking any lifting […]

Let’s Talk Jib Cranes

Let’s talk jib cranes. If you’ve ever worked in a busy shop, warehouse, or production facility, you know how quickly repetitive lifting tasks can wear you down. That’s where jib cranes come in—quietly doing the heavy lifting so your team doesn’t have to. These compact, versatile cranes are designed to handle everything from small parts […]

Workstation Cranes

Let’s face it—manual lifting is tough on the body. Fortunately, that’s where workstation cranes come in. These systems are designed to take the strain off your team and make repetitive lifting tasks easier and safer. For example, You might already have one of these great workstation cranes in your shop: Kundel, Gorbel, Caldwell, Spanco, O’Brien, […]

Few Machines Work Harder Than Your Bridge Crane

When it comes to keeping your operation moving, few machines work harder than your bridge crane. These mechanical giants lift, shift, and haul with precision—and when they’re down, your entire production line can grind to a halt. At Crane Tech, we understand that downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s costly. That’s why we specialize in servicing and […]

Telehandlers Are Material Handling Monsters

If you’ve driven past a construction site lately—whether it’s a highway project or a quiet new home build—you’ve probably seen telehandlers in action. These versatile machines are everywhere, and for good reason. With their ability to lift, move, and place heavy materials with precision, telehandlers have become indispensable across the construction industry. They’re not just […]