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CraneWerks designs a bridge to fit down the narrow mine shaft

A 20 ton capacity overhead crane and hoist from R&M Materials Handling Inc., sold by Harriman Material Handling (HMH), has been built and installed by CraneWerks 400 ft. beneath the surface at the U.S. Gypsum Company Shoals Mine in Indiana, US.

The top running double girder crane, principally chosen based on the short lead time offered by R&M and its Indiana-based distributor, CraneWerks, is being used to assemble and maintain equipment for the mine underground. It spans 35 ft and travels on a 62 ft long runway.

CraneWerks is presented their 7th Distributor Excellence Award by Harrington Hoists. (L to R): Brett Kunin, Ashley Larochelle, Dave Sims, and J.J. Politis

7th Distributor Excellence Award from Harrington Hoists

We are thrilled to announce that CraneWerks has once again been honored with the Distributor Excellence Award from Harrington Hoists. This marks the seventh time we have received this prestigious award, highlighting our rapid and expansive growth within the industry. We couldn't be prouder of this achievement and the recognition it brings to our dedicated team and valued partners.
Catastrophic underhung overhead bridge crane runway fail, broken runway hanging loose from ceiling mount at metal finishing plant in central Indiana

Emergency Rehab for Metal Finishing Plant

A metal finishing plant in central Indiana was the scene of a catastrophic runway failure. When our emergency service technicians arrived, the bridge and spreader bar was hanging precariously over caustic dipping vats. One of the runways had broken loose and fallen. Caustic environments tend to increase the chances of equipment failure. A Runway survey, as part of a regular preventive inspection, could have possibly prevented this failure.
Superstructure Gorbel system designed and installed in a co-operative project between Harriman Material Handling and CraneWerks

Optimizing Production with a Gorbel Super Structure

CraneWerks collaborated with Harriman Material Handling to provide Hendrickson, a global leader in commercial transportation solutions, to implement an advanced material handling system that would optimize their production capacity.