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, […]
If you own heavy-duty lifting equipment whether it’s a service truck crane or a mobile elevating work platform, you know how important it is to keep it running safely and efficiently. Service truck cranes are essential for mobile mechanics and field technicians. These cranes are most commonly mounted on trucks like the Ford F-450, and […]
Crane Tech sells and installs workstation cranes. A workstation crane is a type of tracked crane that can be mounted either on the floor or ceiling. It can also be installed on a custom structure when existing building features aren’t suitable. These cranes handle light loads with ease and support workers as they assemble or […]
We sell Kito hoists. In fact, We put them into some of the toughest lifting requirements. Today, we highlight one of the most commonly used hoists in Simcoe County and York Region. The Kito EDL. Kito is a hoist manufactured in Japan. Historically, the Japanese have long been known for building quality—setting high standards well […]
There is a lot to know about wire rope – or cable as many people call it. In the lifting business wire rope is a critical component and at Crane Tech we change out a lot of cable. I will discuss the many types of wire rope, including left-hand lay, right-hand lay, and non-rotating. The […]
At Crane Tech Services, we make equipment certification and repairs effortless. Our team knows the ins and outs of the machinery you rely on—and we’re here to ensure it’s safe, functional, and certified. We reach new customers through blogs, Google My Business, Instagram, Facebook, and reviews—because great service deserves to be recognized. Like any business […]
Skilled parts people? Hard to find. But when you do—you lock and load their number. Someone once said, “Dave, you’ve got 1,000 contacts in your phone!” Yep. And every one of them matters. I track what I bought, who it’s for, and how it connects to your equipment That’s how we keep things running smoothly. […]
Someone recently asked me if the use of open hooks is legal. The fast answer is no. But it is a discussion. Open hooks must not be used in situations where there is a risk of the rigging coming loose. For Construction purposes, the the answer is no. If you are rigging for industrial processes, […]
While I was looking for a coil for a Genie Z45 the other day, I noticed how our selection of parts has grown over the years. Because we repair so many bridge cranes and equipment, we have made it a point to stock more and more of the common items that need replacement. Brakes for […]
The safe operation of a crane includes that the conductor bar and collectors track properly. Further, expensive repairs may be necessary if collectors are not tracking properly on the conductor bars. If the collectors are moving laterally by more than 1” (a decent tolerance) then the conductor bars have too much load on them. This […]
