Lifting Devices

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Move the heaviest equipment and the most burdensome loads with complete ease with JBS Cranes’ ergonomically designed, high-performance lifting devices. From below the hook lifting devices that ensure you stable and controllable movement of materials to hydraulic tongs and vacuum lifters, we offer you a comprehensive range of lifting devices that will make it easier for you to grab, lift, and transport material and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.

Our Comprehensive Range of ASME-Compliant, Ergonomic Lifting Devices

JBS Cranes specializes in the supply and installation of quality engineered and fabricated material handling solutions that are suitable for a wide range of industries. We offer you superior-quality, high-performance below the hook lifting devices that have been designed in compliance with ASME BTH-1 standards. In addition to below the hook lifting equipment, JBS Cranes also offers above the hook and custom-built lifting equipment to clients that have unique lifting needs. Regardless of the lifting device you need for a specific application, our experts ensure you seamless installation and optimum utilization of the lifting equipment by providing you extended technical support. In addition to this, we also have a fleet management program to help clients identify, track, and engineer-out chronic problems association with their production equipment. At JBS Cranes, we supply the following types of lifting devices:

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Mechanical Lifting Devices

  • Annealing cover lifters
  • C-hooks
  • Coil grabs
  • Coil lifters
  • Crane wheel device
  • Electrode lifters
  • Grapples/clam buckets
  • Hook blocks
  • J-hooks
  • Lifting beams
  • Mold rigs
  • Pallet lifters
  • Roll lifters
  • Scrap buckets
  • Segment lifters
  • Sheet/plate lifters
  • Slab lifters
  • Storage stands
  • Tundish rigs

Mechanical, Electromechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Lifting Devices

  • Battery backup systems
  • Coil tongs
  • Combination power supplies and magnet controllers
  • Hydraulic buckets
  • Hydraulic tongs
  • Ingot lifters
  • Lifting beams
  • Magnet controllers
  • Rectifiers/power supplies
  • Scrap handling magnets
  • Sheet lifters
  • Slab tongs
  • Steel service center magnets
  • Vacuum lifters

Economical and Safe Lifting with Below the Hook and Custom Lifting Devices

Below the hook lifting devices are perhaps the most commonly used lifting equipment today. Also known as grabs, these devices are attached to the regular hook of the hoist or crane and serve their function without the need of any other connection to power or control. Over the years, improvements have been made to the design of below the hook lifting devicesand today, these can be classified into the following three categories based on their construction:


At JBS Cranes, we specialize in the supply and installation of all types of below the hook lifting devices. For customers who have specific needs and requirements, our experts can also provide custom-built solution. We take a look at your lifting application and the kind of material you want to handle and design a custom lifting device that truly serves your requirements. To learn more about below the hook and custom lifting devices, please call us at (724) 941 1433.


Repairs and Rebuilding

After years of use and wear and tear, your lifting equipment may begin to deteriorate, influencing not only the productivity and efficiency of your lifting operations, but also the safety of your workers. In such a situation, investing in a new machine becomes indispensable. However, if buying new equipment is prohibitively expensive for you, you may consider trusting JBS Cranes for the rebuild and overhaul of your exiting crane.

Crane Recertification, Rebuild, and Repair Services

At JBS Cranes, we provide a comprehensive range of services to help our customer preserve the efficiency and performance of their lifting equipment while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of their employees. From preventative maintenance and emergency crane repairs to crane recertification and rebuilding, we provide you a one-stop-solution for all your repair and maintenance needs.

At JBS Cranes, we provide you a quick and easy way to add new features and current technologies to your existing lifting equipment in an inexpensive manner. Whether you want to add LED lighting and radio  controls to keep up with your production demands or want us to analyze the economic service life of the critical components and replace them before they result in a complete equipment failure, with our crane recertification, rebuilding, and repair services we can completely transform your existing equipment and improve its efficiency, safety, and load control.

Rebuild Critical Components at a Fraction of the Cost

Often times, a lifting equipment may breakdown due to failure of a critical component, resulting in a costly downtime. Due to time or cost constraints, it may not be possible for a company to invest in a brand new part. For such companies, JBS Cranes provides rebuilding services, helping them rebuild the critical component at a fraction of the cost of buying a new one.

Manufactured using high-quality materials, the rebuilt components offered by JBS Cranes provide superior performance for an extended period of time. P&H, Caldwell, Thern, Morris, and Kranco, we provide rebuilt components for all makes and models of lifting equipment.

Our Comprehensive Range of Crane, Winch, and Hoist Repair Service

At JBS Cranes, we provide a wide range of hoist, crane, and winch repair services, taking care of everything from routine preventative maintenance to emergency repair services. With our crane repair services, we can take care of the following aspects of the crane and maintenance:

  • Repair, rebuild, and re-certify any brand of lifting equipment
  • Provide complete fleet management programs, as well as individual repairs
  • Identify, track, and engineer-out any chronic equipment problems
  • Engineer and procure replacement parts for any brand of lifting equipment

To learn more about our crane repair services or to schedule a consultation with our expert engineers, you may call us at (724) 941-1433.

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