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Simple Innovative Lifting Solutions and Services: Magnetic Overhead Cranes

In demanding material-handling environments, every second of downtime matters. Whether you’re lifting plates, pipes, beams, or rebar, a magnet crane harnesses the power of electromagnets to allow you to lift a load remotely, in a controlled manner, and at a safe proximity with manually actuated magnets or electrically actuated ones. 

WF Group of Companies delivers custom-engineered magnetic devices for your overhead crane, designed to improve speed, safety, and control in high-volume steel operations.

Why Choose a Magnet Attachment on an Overhead Crane

Adding a magnetic lifting system to your overhead crane is more than an upgrade; it’s a transformation of your workflow. Our range of magnet cranes can be customized to suit any application. Ranging from lifting flats, radius sections, beam sections or hollow materials

Key advantages of our overhead crane solutions include:

  1. Faster cycle times: Eliminate slinging, hooks, and manual rigging to accelerate load/unload sequences.
  2. Improved safety: Reduce the need for ground personnel during lifts, minimizing risks in accordance with CSA B167 and OH&S standards.
  3. High repeatability: Magnets provide a consistent grip strength and precise control, making them ideal for repetitive production or sorting operations.

In industries like steel mills, fabrication shops, and recycling plants, where efficiency and safety are critical, magnetic overhead cranes provide reliable, long-term performance.

Integrated Controls and Operational Safety

A magnetic overhead crane is a specialized type of crane that utilizes a magnetic system. This purpose-built system is designed for seamless electrical integration and robust mechanical strength. Benefits of the WF Group’s innovative lifting solutions:

Lifting beams are available in customized capacities and lengths, with the option of a telescopic function. We also offer below-the-hook devices, which are attachments to standard cranes that utilize magnets.

Trusted Caldwell Lifting Solutions Partners

As an exclusive distributor of hoists and parts for GH Cranes, we are uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality parts and accessories that meet the needs of your lifting equipment. We are also a master distributor of Kito Hoists and Magnetek components.

Our commitment to excellence and strategic partnerships enables us to deliver the best products in the industry. These partnerships allow us to customize magnet configurations for your specific material type and duty cycle.

WF Steel & Crane has integrated the CRS Crane Solutions locations, employees, and services under the WF Group of Companies. Integrating our systems has enabled us to reach a broader customer base throughout Canada.

The range of services previously offered now includes customer access to the WF Group of Companies. CRS Crane Solutions’ customers gain access to our in-house engineering team, exclusive access to GH brand components, and expanded nationwide servicing and support for structural steel components.

Each installation is fully engineered, tested, and commissioned by WF Crane’s technical team for safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation.

A Simple Start to Precision Lifting

Every magnet crane project begins with a clear assessment of your lifting requirements.

  1. Assess Your Loads: What type of steel or scrap do you need to handle, such as plates, beams, pipes, rebar, coils, or shredded material?
  2. Select the Magnet System: Electromagnet, manually actuated magnets, electrically actuated, or hybrid configuration. The team at WF Group will help you determine the most efficient option.
  3. Integrate and Service: WF Group designs, installs, and maintains your complete system from controls to hoists and magnet operation.

Your Canadian Overhead Crane Partner

From our Edmonton fabrication facilities, WF Group combines engineering expertise and OEM-certified parts to deliver magnetic crane systems that keep your production moving safely and efficiently.

Contact WF Group of Companies for expert guidance on your next magnetic overhead crane attachment installation or service project. Combining precision fabrication and reliable lifting solutions under one roof.

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