Acculift designs, supplies, installs, inspects, and services overhead crane systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities across Canada.
Whether you are replacing aging equipment, expanding production, improving safety, or adding lifting capacity, we can help. Our team works with you to develop an overhead crane solution that fits your facility, supports your workflow, and meets your long-term operational needs.
From planning and design to installation and ongoing support, we’re committed to delivering overhead crane solutions built for long-term success, reliability, and operational efficiency.
We review your layout, building structure, production process, lifting requirements, and long-term operational needs before recommending an overhead crane system. This ensures the solution is tailored to your facility, workflow, and future growth plans.
Acculift supports overhead crane projects from initial planning and system design through installation, load testing, commissioning, and after-sales support. Our experienced team works closely with you at every stage to help ensure a smooth and successful project.
Our overhead crane systems are selected and installed to support safe operation, reliable performance, and long-term productivity. We focus on quality equipment, proper installation, and compliance with industry standards to help maximize uptime and workplace safety.
Acculift can help you choose the right crane system for your facility and application.
Choosing the right overhead crane depends on your lifting capacity, span, hook height, building structure, duty cycle, operator requirements, and production process. Acculift helps manufacturers evaluate these details before recommending a system.
Top-running overhead cranes are commonly used for heavier capacities and longer spans. These systems run on rails mounted above the runway beams and are often ideal for demanding manufacturing, fabrication, and maintenance applications.
Under-running cranes travel along the bottom flange of the runway beam and can be a strong option where headroom, building structure, or facility layout requires a different approach.
Single girder cranes are often used for lighter to moderate capacities, while double girder cranes are typically selected for higher capacities, longer spans, and more demanding duty cycles.
An overhead crane system is made up of several important components that work together to move heavy loads safely and efficiently, providing reliable performance for a wide range of industrial lifting applications.
The bridge spans the working area and carries the hoist and trolley across the crane runway.
The runway supports the crane bridge and allows it to travel the length of the work area.
The hoist performs the vertical lifting and lowering of the load.
The trolley moves the hoist across the bridge, allowing side-to-side load positioning.
Controls may include pendant controls, radio remote controls, variable frequency drives, and advanced motion control options.
Systems may include overload protection, limit switches, warning lights, anti-collision systems, and integrated lighting.
Before selecting an overhead crane, it is important to understand how the equipment will be used, what the facility can support, and how the system will impact daily operations.
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What type of overhead crane do I need?
The right overhead crane depends on your capacity, span, hook height, runway length, duty cycle, building structure, and how the crane will be used. Acculift can assess your application and recommend the best option.
What is the difference between a single girder and double girder overhead crane?
Single girder overhead cranes are commonly used for lighter to moderate capacities. Double girder overhead cranes are typically used for heavier capacities, longer spans, higher hook heights, and more demanding applications.
Can Acculift replace an existing overhead crane?
Yes. Acculift can support overhead crane replacement projects from planning and equipment selection through removal, installation, load testing, and commissioning.
Can an overhead crane be added to an existing building?
In many cases, yes. The building structure must be reviewed to determine whether it can support the crane system or if a freestanding runway or additional support structure is required.
Do overhead cranes need inspections?
Yes. Overhead cranes require regular inspections to support safe operation, compliance, and long-term reliability. Acculift provides certified inspections, service, and maintenance support.
What information is helpful before requesting a quote?
Helpful details include the material being lifted, approximate load weight, required span, hook height, runway length, facility layout, available building structure, and how often the crane will be used.
When PTI Transformers needed to replace a nearly 100-year-old overhead crane, Acculift delivered a complete 60-ton crane solution, including removal of the existing system, installation of the new crane, load testing, commissioning, and full project management.