Heavy Industry Lifting Solutions
Simmers Crane’s core capabilities include designing and manufacturing cranes for moving large, heavy components and equipment. We have extensive experience with the following:
Equipment Used For Heavy Industry Applications
Overhead Cranes
Overhead cranes are the backbone of heavy industry, essential for moving and assembling large components into final assemblies with precision. They are commonly used in power generation facilities to transport turbines, generators, and heavy electrical components, offering careful handling of both delicate and heavy machinery. In manufacturing facilities, overhead cranes play a critical role in lifting and positioning heavy parts, such as engine blocks, frames, and hydraulic systems for earth-moving machines. Specialized features like Micro-Speed and Sway Control enhance the precision of these cranes, making them ideal for tasks requiring delicate handling.
Overhead cranes are used for lifting and moving large fabricated parts, particularly in applications where components need to be assembled or welded in stages. Heavy-duty overhead cranes can be designed to handle large, heavy pressure vessels, reactor components, and other equipment used in nuclear facilities, meeting strict safety standards to handle sensitive and radioactive materials. Electric Overhead cranes are crucial in steel equipment fabrication plants, where they move heavy components like beams, large shafts, and steel parts. These cranes are well suited for lifting and positioning steel mill equipment, including rolls, rollers, and other machinery that require precise handling.
Gantry Cranes
Gantry cranes are essential in heavy industry, providing the strength and mobility needed to handle large components with precision. From power generation plants lifting turbines and generators to steel fabrication shops maneuvering large machine frames, these cranes ensure efficient material flow and assembly. Their adaptability makes them indispensable in shipbuilding, heavy equipment manufacturing, and earth-moving machinery production, where they transport and position oversized parts with ease. Designed for durability and precision, gantry cranes streamline operations in demanding industrial environments, enhancing productivity and safety across a range of heavy-duty applications.
Jib Cranes
Jib cranes are typically used in dedicated assembly areas to move smaller components into place for assembly.
Load Testing & Inspection Services
Load testing and inspection services are critical to ensuring the safe and reliable operation of cranes used in heavy manufacturing, from nuclear vessel fabrication to earth-moving equipment production. These rigorous tests verify that cranes can safely handle the extreme weights and maximum capacities required in each industry, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Mono-rails
Mono-rails can be used to move components to assembly areas and can be easily automated for repetitive and frequent tasks.
BTH Devices
These are used to attach custom components to the hook blocks of the above lifting devices and are designed with safety and ergonomics in mind.
Custom Lifting Beams
Our lifting beams are designed and used to safely lift large components and assemblies as needed through the fabrication processes.
Industries and Sectors We Serve in the Heavy Industry
Simmers Crane Design & Services is a leader in providing custom crane solutions for the heavy manufacturing sector, including industries such as:
Earth-Moving Equipment Industry
The earth-moving equipment industry involves large machinery used for tasks like construction, mining, and excavation. The equipment in this sector often requires heavy-duty cranes for assembly, maintenance, and transport. Custom cranes can be designed to handle massive components like excavators, bulldozers, and heavy trucks.
Nuclear Vessel Fabrication Industry
The nuclear vessel fabrication industry requires highly specialized and robust lifting equipment due to the heavy, sensitive, and complex nature of nuclear reactors and pressure vessels. Cranes used in this industry must be capable of handling extremely heavy loads, often with high precision.
Power Generation Equipment Industry
The power generation industry requires cranes capable of lifting heavy turbines, generators, transformers, and other massive components used in power plants. These cranes must be reliable, precise, and able to handle large-scale equipment that is often used in extreme conditions.
Steel Industry Equipment Fabrication Sector
The steel industry equipment fabrication sector involves the design and construction of heavy machinery and tools used in steel processing, such as rolling mills, furnaces, and cranes. These cranes are vital for handling and assembling large components, such as heavy steel frames, shafts, gearboxes, and other machinery parts that are integral to steel production. The cranes in this sector need to accommodate the weight, size, and often awkward shapes of these components, providing a safe and efficient lifting solution.
Heavy Fabrication Industry
Heavy fabrication refers to the process of manufacturing large and complex structures or components for industries like shipbuilding, aerospace, or infrastructure. These industries require custom cranes for lifting and positioning massive parts, such as large frames, pipes, or structural components.
Services We Provide for the Heavy Industry
With extensive expertise in crane design, engineering, fabrication, and installation, we focus on delivering tailored solutions for complex lifting challenges. Our staff can provide overhead crane services that include:
Mechanical and Structural Surveys
Third Party Inspections (cranes, hoists, chain falls, come-a-longs)
Routine and Preventative Maintenance Plans
Repairs and Service
Project Management
Automation and Control System Upgrades
Mechanical and Structural Repairs
Reverse Engineering of Obsolete Parts
Compliance & Industry Standards
We prioritize safety and comply with industry regulations such as CMAA, ASME, and OSHA standards.
By integrating cutting-edge technology, including real-time monitoring, automation, and predictive maintenance, Simmers Crane enhances crane performance and minimizes risks. We collaborate closely with clients to provide customized solutions that meet specific manufacturing needs.
CTA
We offer installation and commissioning services, ensuring seamless integration of cranes and associated equipment into existing facilities with a focus on safety and operational efficiency. Additionally, Simmers Crane provides maintenance, repairs, and optimization services to ensure equipment longevity and prevent downtime.
With a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and efficiency, Simmers Crane Design & Services is a trusted partner for complex heavy manufacturing lifting solutions.
