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In sensitive environments, such as nuclear, aerospace, or gas & oil, there is no option for equipment failure. In applications where safety is imperative, grapples, drum grabs, and lifting beams can be useful for securely holding materials, using precise movements to relocate hazardous or valuable loads. One slip or one piece of faulty equipment and the consequences can be catastrophic.
When choosing a critical lift device for hazardous locations make sure it:
- Is made of the highest quality carbon, and stainless steel
- Is 100% customizable to your exact needs
- Meets NUREG 0612 and NUREG 0554 requirements
- Is NQA-1 Nuclear Quality and seismically qualified
- Operates remotely
Reliability and quality cannot be compromised when shopping for high quality lifting solutions. At American Crane & Equipment, we can supply you with a variety of explosion-proof, spark-resistant and single failure-proof equipment to keep you and your load moving safely under dangerous conditions.
American Crane & Equipment Corporation has completed phase one of its two phase expansion, financed by PNC Bank with engineering provided by Boyer Engineering. The first phase of construction included a 2,500 square foot engineering addition with 11 cubicles and 3 offices. The offices and cubicles are energy and space efficient, utilizing motion activated lighting and dual monitors with adjustable arm mounting.
The second phase of the project involves the construction of a 43,000 square foot manufacturing facility. This new building will be used for shipping and receiving, load testing, equipment assembly and storage.
The projected expansion was presented to the Amity Township Board in July 2012. The Township’s guidance and cooperation enabled the engineering addition (phase one) to be completed on schedule by December 2012 and the manufacturing building (phase two) will also be completed on schedule by September 2013.
Thank you to the township and everyone involved in this project who helped to make it a success!
America’s infrastructure is all over the news these days. A recent report claims that U.S. highways and bridges will need a staggering $2.5 trillion in upgrades just to survive for the next few decades. It is a fearsome number especially during a time when cutting back on spending is one of the main things on Washington’s mind. No matter who is in power, someone is going to have to deal with the infrastructure problem. Our country survives and prospers thanks to the roads and bridges that move our people and transport our goods.
At American Crane, we do our part by manufacturing industry-leading custom bridge maintenance crawlers. Our innovative bridge maintenance and repair travelers offer public and private bridge owners a wide gamut of benefits:
- Fewer lane closures
- Safe and reliable access to inspect and maintain the underside of bridges
- They are self-propelled and are extremely user friendly
- Offer on-board man lifts and stainless steel weather hardened construction
- A redundant “Drop Capture System” that prevents traveler separation for bridge
It is small wonder indeed that some of America’s most famous suspension bridges, including NYC’s iconic Brooklyn and Queensborough Bridges, not to mention Michigan’s famed Mackinac Bridge, rely on American Crane for their upkeep and repairs.
We hope that more people can look beyond aisle-wrangling politics and see that fixing our infrastructure is not something the country can afford to put off for much longer. At American Crane, we will keep our fingers crossed and keep manufacturing travelers that will help save America’s bridges for the next century.
We are a proud sponsor of Suzy Hobbs Baker’s tour through nuclear facilities in Europe during February and March. Suzy is a nuclear energy advocate and serves as the executive director of PopAtomic Studios: an independent non-profit organization that uses the power of visual and liberal arts to enrich public discussion on atomic energy and how it affects our daily lives. Her tour was launched through the Nuclear Literacy Project, created in 2012 by PopAtomic Studios. The Nuclear Literacy Project aims to demystify nuclear technologies, as well as to learn how nuclear energy affects our daily lives.
You can follow Suzy’s journey by clicking the “Diary of a Nuclear Tourist” tab on the Nuclear Literacy’s Website. Her visits include Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, the International Atomic Energy Agency in Austria, the European Nuclear Society’s Conference for Nuclear Communicators in Switzerland, and more! With her tour and through her diary communication, Susie hopes to expand the dialogue on energy issues, exploring why nuclear technologies have flourished in some cultures, while being dismissed by others.
Everyone at American Crane is pretty excited about attending and showing at this year’s Waste Management Show. The WM2013 is the must-attend international conference for those in the radioactive materials handling industry. The WM Symposia, a non-profit organization dedicated to education and opportunity in waste management, hosts the conference, which runs from February 24-28, at the Phoenix Convention Center (PCC). It features a wide variety of speakers, seminars, and panels and is expected to attract over 2,200 people from 25 countries.
The theme of the WM2013 is “International Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.” The highlights will include:
- David G. Huizenga (Senior Advisor US DOE)
- Mark Corey (Assistant Deputy Minister Energy Sector Natural Resources Canada)
- Congressman Doc Hastings (WA 4th District)
- Plus 500 technical papers and over 100 technical sessions
Of course, it won’t be all work and podium lectures. There will be plenty of opportunities to mix and mingle with the movers and shakers of the radioactive material handling world, plus access to all of Phoenix’s fun activities.
Bottom line: if you are planning to attend WM2013, make sure to drop by Booth #503 and visit with the experts from American Crane. We would love to see you and show and tell you why we are a leading manufacturer of cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment. If want to learn more about WM2013 you can visit their website or drop us a line for more information.
At American Crane & Equipment Corporation, our service department is second to none. We feature seasoned field and in-house technicians that include certified crane inspectors, certified welders, expert riggers, and proven fitters. Put them all together and the American Crane service team can do everything from emergency calls to preventative maintenance and inspections, repairs, rebuilds and parts supply. Scheduling regular crane and hoist maintenance reduces unplanned downtime, helping you avoid costly OSHA violations and ensuring the safety of workers. Of course, the strengths of our unparalleled service department do not end there. If you choose to work with American Crane, you can also look forward to benefits like:
- Emergency service 24/7/365 days per year – AmericanCrane.com/EmergencyService
- Certified Crane and Hoist Inspectors
- Never having to wait for a part due to our large inventory of over a million dollars in crane parts and components, including brands such as American Crane (ACECO), Munck, Columbus McKinnon (CMCO): CM, Coffing, Yale, Shaw Box, Budgit & Chester
- Repairs and modifications to all cranes and hoists available on site or at our state- of- the- art repair center (Columbus McKinnon certified)
- Free site visits to evaluate service needs and competitive price quotes
- Load testing capabilities from 250 pounds to 200 tons utilizing steel certified weights
- In-house engineering and manufacturing support
Simply put, no one can match American Crane’s cost-effective and extensive service department. If you are looking for a company that will meet or exceed all your crane and hoist service needs, then check out American Crane & Equipment Corporation today.
Our customers utilize cranes and hoists in many different environments. Some are relatively safe with few noticeable hazards, while others can be downright dangerous. If you have followed the news at all, you might have noticed that as the world’s manufacturing base has grown, so has the number of explosions from flammable liquids, vapors, gases, and especially combustible dust.
At American Crane, we have made it a point to direct a great deal of focus to this ever-growing problem. It is why we design and manufacture numerous cranes and hoists for hazardous areas. If the danger of a fire or explosion exists, our explosion-proof equipment is quite necessary. Because of our expertise in this critical area, our equipment is constructed and erected to offer the absolute highest level of protection. American Crane is so committed to safety that we carry cranes, hoists, and trolleys in four different areas of classification:
•Class I (Gas & Vapors), Division 1, Groups C and D
•Class I (Gas & Vapors), Division 2, Groups B, C and D
•Class II (Combustible Dusts), Division 1, Groups E, F and G
•Class II (Combustible Dusts), Division 2, Groups F and G
Products like our Spark Resistant Air Hoists and Explosion-Proof Enclosures are just a couple of the many different explosion proof items we offer.
At the end of the day, the safety of the clients we serve will always be job #1 for everyone at American Crane.
May Joy and Prosperity be abundant in 2013!
Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year from everyone at American Crane!
American Crane & Equipment Corp, headquartered in Douglassville, PA, has been servicing industry since 1972.
Our Products and Services include:
- Custom Cranes and Material Handling Equipment for most applications including Nuclear, Aerospace, Explosion Proof, and Single Failure
- Standard Pre-Engineered Industrial Cranes
- Full Line of Industrial Hoists
- Specialized Equipment including Bridge Maintenance Travelers
- Lift Beams and Grapples
- Field Service Support
We are constantly updating their website to better service our customers. Our on-line catalog includes a comprehensive list of Cranes, Hoists and replacement parts. We have equipment and parts for Al-Vac, Budgit, Chester, CM, Coffing, Gorbel, Little Mule, Munck, Shaw-Box and Yale.
We have added 2D and 3D Cad drawings available to download for our American Crane Standard Class D with Planetary Gearbox Open Deck Hoisting. We want to offer our customers the ability to download these drawings directly into their plans- Customers can download drawings no matter what their software, whether they use AutoCAD, Pro-E, Inventor, Solidworks, Cadopia, SolidEdge, TurboCAD or other platforms. Click here.
We have also added CM replacement parts for series 622 hand hoists. If you need a part for a CM (Columbus McKinnon) chain hoists you can open our exploded view and click on the part needed in the diagram. We hope this will make it easier for our customers to find the right part quickly, even if they don’t know the part number. Click here.
Please check back often as we are constantly updating and adding to our online catalog and website, www.americancrane.com. For more information please call toll free 877-877-6778 or email info@americancrane.com.
The water has receded and the gusts have calmed, but the cleanup is massive. Hurricane Sandy has left piles of debris, fallen trees, downed power lines, ruptured tanks, and other destruction along its path. The bright spot in all this devastation is the overwhelming support extended to the victims of this disaster; from an all-star cast of musicians sharing their collective talents for fund raising to local volunteers giving their time to help in the recovery effort.
American Crane and Equipment has the right equipment in stock and ready to ship to make these efforts safer and easier for the many people working to help victims. Our CM Dixie Forestry Tools, Lever Tools, Hand Chain Hoists, and Rigging Components are designed to overcome the challenges in conditions where objects are large and awkward and lifting must be precise.
To view all of our equipment, cranes and services visit our homepage at www.americancrane.com.
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When choosing a critical lift device for hazardous locations make sure it:
You can follow Suzy’s journey by clicking the “Diary of a Nuclear Tourist” tab on the 