Acculift has been providing dependable service to the manufacturing industry since 1985. With our expertise in ergonomic lifting systems and overhead cranes, Acculift is dedicated to the results our clients are striving to achieve. Our team takes the time to understand your unique needs and challenges in order to develop a comprehensive solution that will help create a safe and productive workplace. We hold ourselves accountable and are there for our customers from initial project planning through to installation and after-sales support.
Acculift has grown from a small team distributing industrial tools to the industrious company we are today – yet our values remain the same. We pride ourselves on being an dedicated team that takes what we do and your successes, personally. And to us, that’s what really matters. Our team is comprised of industry experts, dedicated service personnel, and an installation crew that is second to none in Western Canada. From our office staff to our installers, Acculift is focused on the benefits and value we bring to our clients.
Acculift provides a solution from complete system design through to equipment installation. Often, our client’s needs go beyond that, and so do we: Acculift provides servicing, certified inspections, and training on all lifting equipment installs. Our S.I.T.E. program (Service, Inspection, Training, Equipment) covers you from floor to ceiling, from the beginning to the end, of your Acculift solution. We work together with you to develop solutions that will make your workplace safer and more productive.
Our specialists assess facilities and ask questions that allow us to gain a better understanding of our client’s needs and goals. From that we can identify the best match between the need and our product offering. We can then formulate a unique solution, combining a mix of our equipment and services suited to the specific material handling needs of our clients. Acculift also provides after-installation support, servicing and inspections. Our solutions encompass overhead crane systems, workstation cranes, bridge cranes, jib cranes, fall safety equipment, and more.
Learn more about the components of a crane lifting system! We discuss all the common components of every lifting system and show you what your options are in crane lifting systems.
Learn more about the components of a crane lifting system! We discuss all the common components of every lifting system and show you what your options are in crane lifting systems.
Acculift is pleased to announce that we have acquired the Overhead Crane division of Engineered Lifting Systems (ELS) of Elmira, ON.
Acculift is pleased to announce that we have acquired Elite Cranes of Winnipeg, MB.
The LK Electric Chain Hoist from R&M is leading the way with a sleek yet rugged design, quiet operation, and easy to service layout.
The LK Electric Chain Hoist from R&M is leading the way with a sleek yet rugged design, quiet operation, and easy to service layout.
Here are some guidelines to when you should replace your crane system.
The Demag DC-Com is the best value, feature-rich solution for your everyday needs. These chain hoists are the right solution for nearly any industry. DC-Com chain hoists are proven and reliable, helping enhance productivity.
The Demag DC-Com is the best value, feature-rich solution for your everyday needs. These chain hoists are the right solution for nearly any industry. DC-Com chain hoists are proven and reliable, helping enhance productivity.
The Demag DC-Com is the best value, feature-rich solution for your everyday needs. These chain hoists are the right solution for nearly any industry. DC-Com chain hoists are proven and reliable, helping enhance productivity.
Outdoor cranes need more maintenance and more frequent inspections to keep them lifting. Follow these tips to keep your lifting equipment running in the harshest of outdoor climates.
Covid-19 has changed the processes for manufacturers, including lifting protocols. Stay safe and follow our suggestions for preventing the spread of Covid-19 in your workplace.
Health & Safety and production efficiency were what a manufacturer of agricultural equipment was seeking as they looked to replace two portable gantry cranes their workers were using to handle steel materials and fabricated assemblies.
Acculift was contracted to provide lifting equipment, install onsite, and provide load testing for safety and to comply with government regulations for lifting equipment by PCL.
NEW! Gorbel has updated its signature line of GForce intelligent lifting devices. Major upgrades and a whole host of new features.
Not every crane is a gantry crane! Up your material lifting industry jargon as we explain the differences between a true gantry crane and an overhead bridge crane.
Power delivery to a lifting system: what you need to know. Cable festoons, conductor bars, or cable reels are used to transfer power from the building supply to the crane runway and bridge crane control panel. The same components are then used to supply power across the bridge to the hoist trolley.
With a new sales office, showroom, and warehouse in Surrey, BC, Acculift is well-positioned to service Vancouver and the lower mainland. This location will be serving the Lower Mainland, Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, Richmond, Delta, Langley, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia.
Alternative financing for crane systems is a viable way to get the equipment you need now to make the difference in your operational output. Ask us how.
Beyond the components of a crane, there are many factors that can affect the cost of a lifting system. Read here on what it takes to come up with a solution that'll fit your budget.
Case Study: A Gorbel Tether Track™ System was chosen as the perfect fall arrest safety system for this manufacturer of scissor lifts.
Kito's new SEQ/EQ variable frequency drive (VFD) hoist is now available in Canada through Acculift. This hoist offers no-load high speeds, smooth starts and stops, adjustable speeds, and unbeatable precision.
The MRT-330 is our standard in hoist based roll turning. With easy to use controls and great flexibility, this machine will be sure to make your process much more efficient and safe!
The VRL-TA series can be used to tilt rolls between horizontal and vertical. Lift and transport rolls by their core in a vertical position. A hoist is used to maneuver the rolls from a pallet, work table or to a cart.
The revolutionary Delta with 3000 lbs (1363 kg) forklift capacity is a precise and powerful battery powered walk behind roll handling machine.
There are many options for lifting in manufacturing processes. Educate yourself on your best options and save costs, increase productivity, and create safer working environments.
CMAA has set up a standard for crane classifications that are used to help define the use of a workstation and overhead crane system. Here is the complete listing of their classifications.
Wire ropes in overhead cranes, from inspections to constructions, here's your essential guide to wire rope in material handling.
Want to know when your crane will be operational? Read about lead times and what it takes to get a lifting solution in place.
Steel and aluminium tariffs are ending between Canada and the US. Here's what manufacturer's need to know.
Overhead lifting equipment inspections checklists for Daily, Monthly, and Yearly inspections of your equipment.
Acculift expands its Saskatchewan customer service team with Cory Bell. A Regina native, Cory comes to Acculift with a wealth of customer sales experience and is a great fit for our growing team.
Years of experience enable us to best help you select the overhead bridge crane that will suit your needs. There are many considerations we take into account in our analysis of your site and needs, below are the most important ones in choosing a top running or under hung bridge crane. Primarily it is facility capabilities driven but the lifting needs also need to be taken into consideration.
At Acculift, we pride ourselves on being a SOLUTIONS provider, not just a part and equipment provider, and we love a challenge. With a little research, a little work, and 25+ years of experience in lifting solutions, we were easily able to custom assemble their new Brosby hooks with their Kito hoists.
Acculift will be hitting the road this year and will be bringing our knowledge of material handling into our client's lunch and meeting rooms. We are developing a lunchtime seminar to help structural engineers, building and operations managers, company owners, and safety professionals learn about the benefits that overhead lifting systems for their operations.
Due to the volatility of the steel and aluminium markets, and tariffs placed on manufactured steel and aluminium products, our suppliers are under great pressure to increase the pricing of their products. Acculift works closely with our product suppliers and together we do our best...
The government of Canada proposes to introduce an Accelerated Investment Incentive (AccII) to allow businesses in Canada to deduct the cost of their capital investments more quickly. Including crane and lifting equipment used in your manufacturing processes.
For pneumatic lifting equipment to function well over the long-term the air that it uses needs to be filtered before it enters the equipment.
Gorbel's aluminium tie rod jib crane utilize their patented light-weight, high-strength extruded aluminium enclosed track for its boom. This aluminium track reduces the rotational dead weight of the boom by up to 68%, making it 40% easier than a traditional I-beam jib to manipulate and rotate.
Associations for Networking and Support for Manufacturers Seeking the advice of peers, experts in their fields and supporting advocacy of your industry can help manufacturing managers transition through some of the challenges they face. There are many networking forums that can help you make the right...
How do you choose an overhead crane service team? Here are 5 factors to consider in choosing the right team to service your lifting equipment. Boost your bottom line with the right team and the right expertise.
The ER2 electric hoist is designed for peak performance—even on the toughest jobs in the toughest conditions. Its quiet operation and minimal vibration lowers workplace noise pollution, helps reduce worker fatigue and extends the life of the hoist. Practical durability at its best, the ER2 lets you get the job done safely and worry-free.
Balancers are a time and money saving tool assist device used primarily when performing repetitive high-cycle tasks. They are a simple and cost-effective alternative to manual lifting!
A lifting sling is a below the hook device that is used to secure and lift loads. Using the proper sling for your lifting needs will ensure a safer lift. There are many types of slings and all can be custom built to the size required for the load.
Crane components are huge and most facilities receiving departments aren't set up to handle a truckload of runways, crane bridges, parts and more dropping on their doorstep. Here's what you can do on the receiving end to minimize the time it takes to process the load and help us get the lifting equipment up and running faster.
Learn about load tests! These necessary tests determine the structural integrity of your lifting system and are integral to determine if your system is ready to enter service.
The Smaller Parts of an Overhead Work Station Crane Every part of your overhead crane has a function. Below, we detail what each part is and what that part does for your lifting solution.
The JD Neuhaus Mini line of Air Hoists widens the range of application in the light duty sector as a handy, flexible and universally deployable hoist. Available through Acculift.
Our supplier partner, Gorbel, has comprehensive lines of Crane Technology products, Ergonomic Lifting products and a complete line of Fall Arrest Safety Systems. Find out how our mutually healthy, long-term relationship, benefits our clients.
ENGINEERED MATERIAL HANDLING (EMH) designs, sells and manufactures a complete line of overhead material handling equipment for loads from 35 lbs. to 300 tonnes. They provide equipment for several industries with bridge cranes, gantry cranes, workstation cranes, jib cranes, free standing cranes, and crane kits.
Re-locations are a complicated project management affair - with two sites to consider, the logistics and potential problems are doubled that of a new installation - so good planning is key to success.
Crane hand signal posters are an essential part of your safety plan for overhead lifting systems and are required to pass equipment inspections. Do you have one visible to your operators?
NAOSH Safety Week: Our Operations Manager jumped right in and demonstrated how the eyewash station should be used in case of an emergency. We take safety seriously for our clients and for our staff, and are supporting NAOSH Week’s 20th Anniversary with in-house safety presentations each...
The Operator's Responsibility - Ultimately, it comes down to operator knowledge of safe crane operations and implementing safe work procedures. Like any task on a work site, proper training, awareness, and focus on the work are the keys to preventing accidents.
Collectors on an overhead crane system are contacting devices for collecting current from the runway or bridge conductors. Collectors play an important role in providing electricity to the hoist and other components of the crane. As the crane is in motion over long distances a...
Learn more about the various types of cranes available for manufacturers with this handy infographic. It shows the various crane types, their reach, mobility, and more!
“Try before you buy” tends not to apply to large capital expenses, especially for manufacturing and industrial processes. To address this issue, and to allow our clients a chance to see equipment in action, Acculift has dedicated a large portion of its operations to a...
They call it the University of Gorbel, and here's the experience of an office marketing person, in a very industrial world, learning the slings and wire ropes of crane manufacturing.
n the crane and lifting industry the terms heavy and heavy duty are often used interchangeably by our clients, but they have different meanings for hoist and overhead crane providers.
Engineered Material Handling (EMH) sets the standard for wire rope hoists. EMH manufactures its own single and double girder wire rope hoists for manufacturing and industrial applications, with lifting capacities from two to 50 tons. EMH hoists provide a price to performance ratio that sets the standard for the best the industry has to offer and is why it is a go-to product for Acculift in larger lift applications.
There are many other factors to consider when choosing a track for a lifting system and there are a variety of tracks available each suited to the budgets and the environment of the lift.
Would a Monorail Suit Your Facility? Monorails are often used in industrial manufacturing facilities as part of a complete lifting solution. One large benefit of monorail lifting systems is that they can be mounted directly to the facilities ceiling – freeing up floor space for...
Ideal for repetitive tasks with loads in the 100-500 pound range, balancers behave like an extension of the operator’s arm and hand motions, but are they right for your workflow? Balancers follow the operator’s motions quickly and smoothly allowing workers to precisely move loads without great physical...
Remote radio controls for hoists and overhead cranes are quickly becoming the norm in our industry and with good reason. The cost of these devices are very reasonable and the reliability of this technology has increased over the years. By removing the operator from the area of the lift safety is increased and accidents are reduced - a win-win situation for the business and the operator.
Gantry cranes are used to lift and transport items around a working area in a factory or machine shop. Some workstation gantry cranes are equipped with an enclosed track, while others use an I-beam, or other extruded shapes, for the running surface (the running surface is the area the wheels of the trolley ride on, usually the wheels are a low friction material for easy movement of the hoist and trolley, IE. nylon).
Are you Doing Enough to Prevent a Major Fall Incident? When examining all of the potential costs associated with a fall, a proper fall arrest system represents an effective “insurance policy,” that offers tremendous value. After considering the human trauma and potentially fatal nature of a workplace...
A powered lift table is a device that employs a scissors mechanisms to raise or lower goods. Typically, lift tables are used to raise large, heavy loads but only for relatively small distances. Common applications include pallet handling, vehicle loading and work positioning. Lift tables are a recommended...
An often forgotten component of fume extraction is the hose of the extraction unit. Fume extraction hoses have many different features each designed for the specific environment and based on what types of air pollutants are being extracted. Acculift will help you pick the right...
If you have the headroom, consider spreader and lifting beams. Lifting and spreader beams (AKA spreader bars) are below-the-hook lifting accessories for large, awkward or heavy loads. They distribute a load of a lift across more than one point, increasing stability during hoisting. You’ll see these being...
Workstation cranes are a perfect solution to a specific task problem such as production lines or individual workstations.
It’s no secret that we love the G-Force from Gorbel. This piece of technology has been an industry game-changer for the material handling industry. With its ease of use – particularly with programmable loads – it’s intuitive and fast operation, and simple to use controls, operators...
Weight is always an issue when it comes to lifting and spreader beams. The max. load capacity of your hoist is for everything below the hoist,
Vacuum lifters are incredibly versatile end effectors (sometimes called the "below the hook" device) that can move a variety of materials of considerable weight.
Whatever your needs in hoists, Acculift is there to support you. We provide service plans, installs, and delivery of many types of hoists and can source specific ones to fit your needs- from chain to wire rope hoists - we have you covered and lifted.
Have you heard the term "end effectors" before? It comes from robotic automation - it's defined as a device or tool that's connected to the end of a robot arm where the hand would be. It is also the part of the device that interacts with the environment.
Acculift adds the Ranger Mobile anchor unit from Gorbel to our product line up. The Ranger provides a complete fall arrest system "on the go" and on site.
Gorbel's easy arm 660 jib crane is available in Manitoba and Saskatchewan through Acculift. Contact us for a demonstration and quote.
6 must-have benefits of an individual workstation crane in an assembly industrial manufacturing process.
Acculift is a specialized supplier and solutions provider of ergonomic lifting and air purification systems.
