J. B. S. Cranes

& Accessories, Inc

Shipping Address: JBS Cranes & Accessories Inc.
125 Technology Dr., Suite #005,
Canonsburg, PA 15317
412-977-0174
Mailing Address: PO Box 1184, McMurray, PA 15317
(724) 941-1433
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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.


Jib Cranes: 3 Ways to Achieve Zero Occupational Injury

When it comes to achieving operational excellence, jib cranes have done wonders to improve productivity in the workplace. Not only has a jib hoist crane proven to be efficient in lifting and loading heavy objects in a safe manner, but it has also allowed businesses to utilize their workforce better. However, while jib cranes have made a wide variety of operations faster and easier, accidents can still happen. Here are three ways your plant or workshop can achieve zero occupational injury when using lifting equipment solutions like jib cranes:

1. Provide crane operator training – Providing crane operator training to staff is an absolute requirement. This may include class instruction and hands-on training, as well as written and oral examinations. It also goes without saying that staff must be physically and mentally fit to operate overhead cranes like jib cranes. They may undergo physical examinations to test vision, hearing, depth perception, and coordination, to name a few, to ensure they meet the demands of equipment operation. Crane operator training may also cover site-specific training and instruction on other operational procedures in the workshop.

2. Master standard hand signals – Traffic, work activity, and background noise are just some elements that can make communication difficult among staff, which is why it is a must to master standard hand signals. Hand signals are commonly used and are even required by law in some instances, such as when there is an obstruction to their view of path. A jib crane operator, or any crane operator for that matter, is not the only staff obligated to learn hand signals, especially STOP signals. In order to achieve zero occupational injury when using jib cranes, everyone must at least know the basic hand signals to prevent accidents in the workplace.

3. Conduct frequent and periodic inspections – Finally, inspections must be carried out routinely by a professional or third party crane inspector to ensure jib cranes are in good and safe working condition. Generally, there are two types of inspections: frequent inspections and periodic inspections. Frequent inspections may be done daily or monthly, while periodic inspections may be carried out every 6 to 12 months. Both inspections aim to examine cranes and its different components to determine the extent of wear.

JBS Cranes has been a leading provider of rugged, heavy-duty, and quality jib cranes. Contact us at (724) 941-1433 to get a free quote on our jib hoist crane.