Engineering Excellence for Metal Workshops
Metal Shop Equipment
Metal shop equipment must be crafted with four specific goals: safety, reliability, longevity, and industry compliance. American Crane and Equipment Corp. is proud to offer a full range of crane, hoist, and lifting solutions that are up to the challenge.
A comprehensive in-house quality assurance program and 30 years of industry experience back our custom design and fabrication services. We provide exhaustive testing services and complete assembly before every shipment.
We can meet service classification A with equipment ranging from ¼-ton hoists to 1,000-ton capacities. Whether you’re working with loose parts, weldments, or structural metal, our team is here to provide versatile, reliable solutions.
What Is Metal Shop Equipment?
Metalworking shops deal with a wide range of heavy materials and components, from raw metal stock to finished products. Handling these items safely and efficiently is critical for maintaining productivity and preventing accidents. This often involves repeated lifting and transporting of workpieces during various stages of the machining and finishing processes.
To address these challenges, metal shops frequently rely on advanced overhead crane and hoist systems. These solutions provide precise, reliable lifting and transportation capabilities for everything from molten metal to large-scale finished items.
In particular, shops specializing in metal machining, fabricating, shaping, and custom finishing can benefit greatly from the efficiency and safety enhancements provided by these advanced crane and hoist systems.
Metal shop equipment is essential for:
- Handling Diverse Materials: Including metal stock, liquid or molten metal, bars, tubes, and process pieces.
- Transportation and Lifting: Essential for moving and lifting workpieces multiple times during a single process.
- Specialized Applications: Overhead cranes and hoist systems are particularly beneficial in metal shops specializing in machining, fabricating, shaping, and custom finishing.
Discover Durable and Efficient Metal Handling Tools at American Crane
Besides meeting safety and durability standards, cranes and hoists in metal shops must also be able to withstand process-specific challenges. These tools need to be able to function in crowded spaces, maximize the efficiency of manpower in material management, and ensure that a full-capacity load can be handled with complete, reliable support.
An effective lifting solution should also reduce material handling costs and labor needs.
- Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) Cranes: Common in factories for handling metal slabs, coils, and billets, and adept at transporting hot metal.
- Gantry Cranes: Known for their versatility and efficiency in moving between buildings or stations, perfect for crowded workspaces.
- Overhead Bridge Cranes: Available as top running, underhung, or monorail cranes, these offer triple-axis lifting, stability, and precise load positioning.
Our range of equipment options has been meticulously engineered to provide exceptional material management and handling benefits. These options help enhance workforce efficiency and reduce handling costs significantly, ensuring that you get the best value for your investment. Additionally, the equipment options provide reliable full-capacity load support, enabling you to handle your materials with ease and confidence.
Advanced Lifting Technology for Industry
Metal Shop Equipment Solutions at American Crane
The American Crane team provides lifting solutions for a variety of industrial applications, including metal shop equipment and bulk material handling. We strive to exceed project requirements in even the most challenging conditions, ensuring safety, reliability, and long life for every piece of equipment. Our experts are available to answer any questions regarding crane installation, operation, and maintenance. We offer custom solutions and a variety of crane options to meet your specific needs. For more information, please contact our team today.
