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 […]
Kito Electric Chain Hoists The ER2 Heavy Duty, ER2C Ergonomic, EQ High Production, EM Mini & FER2 Food Grade are put them into some of the toughest lifting requirements in Simcoe county – York Region – Kawartha Lakes – The Muskoka’s & Parry Sound areas. The ER2 is available in 1 tonne, 2 tonne, 3 […]
You may remember that we perform annual and structural inspections for quarries all across Ontario. Did you know that we can engineer site plans for processing sand and gravel? We can visit your quarry, take all the site measurements and help you reorganize your equipment for efficient productivity. A lot of pits can handle this […]
Remote controls are amazing. We install and use so many different types on the cranes we inspect. Remote controls keep operators safe. They enable the operator to stay a safe distance away from the load. Some workers tell me (while I’m installing them) that the remote will get lost. But I find that workers do […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
When a crane’s hydraulic cylinder is required to hold its position for an extended period, holding valves are how they do it. There are many holding valves on a boom – two per cylinder in fact – one on the piston side and one on the rod side. You can locate them by looking for […]
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 […]
