Outage season has a way of testing your prep work. When the clock’s ticking and the lifts keep coming, there’s no time to chase down missing crane parts. That’s why we’ve made it easy to stock up on the essentials—right from our online store. From wire rope to motors, you’ll find the gear you need to keep things moving.
Why Lifts Matter During Nuclear Outages
During a planned nuclear outage, you’ve got a tight window for inspection, repair, and component replacement. Cranes—whether heavy-duty turbine or polar models handling large components like reactor heads and steam generators, or maintenance and auxiliary cranes supporting day-to-day tasks like tooling transport and valve service—play a key role throughout the facility. Every lift must be precise and reliable—downtime isn’t just inconvenient, it can throw off your entire schedule. That’s why having well-maintained systems and the right replacement parts on hand is so important. From motors and brakes to hoists, hooks, and limit switches, stocking the essentials helps avoid delays and keeps operations running smoothly plant wide.
Wire Rope & Chain
Wire rope and chain are the lifelines of your crane. Our online store carries a full range of options, including Coffing, Yale, CM, and Budgit wire rope assemblies in varying diameters and capacities. We also offer bulk load chains, ferrule assemblies, and rigging hardware like wire rope clamps and rollers designed to extend service life and ensure safety.
Brakes & Drums
Safe stopping starts with quality brakes built for the demands of outage season. Our store carries a wide selection of Munck brake components, including brake wheels, brake shoe assemblies, linings, and replacement drums—engineered for durability and performance in Munck hoist systems. These parts are essential for maintaining safe, consistent braking under load.
Load Limiters
Load limiters take the guesswork out of lifting safely. Many of our hoist systems feature built-in overload protection, like the CM Series 640 lever hoists, which include optional load limiters for added safety. For retrofits, we also offer CM load limiter kits that can be added to existing hoists and pullers.
Motors
Keeping crane motors running is essential to avoiding costly downtime. We stock Coffing motors in various sizes and voltages, Yale and CM motors designed for different lifting capacities, Budgit Hoists motors for pneumatic hoists, and Munck Micro Hoist components for smaller crane needs.
Hook & Hook Blocks
The hook is your main connection to heavy loads and one of the most stressed parts during outages. Our inventory includes hook blocks with bearings and safety latches to keep lifts secure and compliant. We offer a wide selection of options from trusted brands, including Budgit, CM, and Yale, all designed to withstand the demands of outage season lifting.
Hoist Assembly
The hoist powers all vertical movement and controls lifting speed and load with precision. We provide standard and auxiliary hoists, including units with overload protection and mechanical limiters. View our hoist options here.
Trolley & Bridge Components
Trolleys enable horizontal movement of the hoist and load, while bridges support the entire crane structure. Well-maintained trolley wheels, end trucks, and girders ensure smooth, precise positioning—a must-have during outage lifts. Explore trolley parts from Coffing and Yale.
Limit Switches & Overspeed Devices
Limit switches and overspeed devices prevent over-travel and protect against accidents like two-blocking. Upper and lower hoist limit switches, block-operated limiters, and limit-switch bars are essential safety components. Check out our Coffing offerings here.
Rope Guides & Sheave Covers
Proper rope guidance helps avoid abrasion and damage. We stock rope guides and sheave covers that protect wire ropes on drums and sheaves during heavy use. You can find these accessories here.
Insulating Links & Safety Devices
In sensitive areas like refueling pools, electrical isolation is key. While specific insulating hook links are typically custom ordered, we offer a range of electrical safety devices like American Crane’s SafWatch system, designed to support compliance with nuclear industry safety standards. You can learn more about our SafWatch system here.
Support You Can Count On
Stocking parts is just one piece of the puzzle. At ACECO, we also provide fast, responsive support from a team experienced in nuclear facility demands. Whether you need expert advice, quick shipping, or custom solutions, we’re ready to help you keep your outage season on track.
Be Ready Before the Rush
Outage season doesn’t wait—and neither should you. Visit our online store now to secure your parts. Make this outage season smoother, safer, and more efficient by planning ahead.