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 […]
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, […]
At Crane Tech, our satisfied customers consistently remind us of the value of our service. Don’t just take our word for it, Check out our Google reviews. If you are having your crane inspections done with Crane Tech, we will provide you with the best possible inspection and repair service. We receive several emergency calls […]
Our team at Crane Tech hopes you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to all our customers and friends who have helped us out and supported us through another year. We are the people who care about your service. We schedule, reorganize, test, work overtime, juggle, drive to get […]
Hydraulic cylinders are undoubtedly one of the most amazing inventions in modern machinery! Their design and functionality have revolutionized various industries by providing unmatched force and precision. Let’s get into why hydraulic cylinders are so incredible. Hydraulic cylinders consist of several key components: force, pistons, rods, clevises, and porting. Each element is meticulously designed for […]
As I told one of our technicians the other day, racking inspections can be simple – or very difficult. If you have ever seen a rack collapse you will know it makes a heck of a bang! When I witnessed this happen, It was lucky there was nobody was around. If a rack is improperly […]
As I tell people when servicing industrial cranes, always use the push buttons to control the load properly. Safely moving the load is the most important priority of the operator. But motors like to be under a constant load and constant speed. So, if you think about it the stop and start aspects of a […]
Is your company seeking COR certification? If so, look no further than Crane Tech. Over the years, we’ve helped many companies successfully achieve COR certification — in part because we handle the required inspections with precision and professionalism. In fact, COR auditors realize our techs are knowledgeable and competent with all equipment that needs a […]
Unexpected cold weather brings on challenges for the batteries of the Scissor Lift or Zoom Boom that you rely on each day, which brings the importance of battery maintenance to the forefront. Scissor lifts and Zoom Booms use lead acid due to cost and good performance. It also weighs more and helps balance the machine. […]
Recently our crane safety program was submitted as a hazard assessment example to the Ministry Of Labour (MOL). By proving that one of our long standing customers in the Barrie area and Crane Tech went above and beyond to train workers. This company received a healthy discount on worker compensation fees because of the work […]
