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.


Top Three Inspection Items for Industrial Hoists

Industrial hoists are incredibly complicated pieces of equipment. While modern technologies have made industrial hoists safe for use in all sorts of industries, the complexity and scale of modern hoists also require a more thorough inspection. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the installation and usage of industrial hoists is strictly regulated, and those working on them have to be properly licensed and certified as well.

During periodic inspection and preventive maintenance activities, engineers and maintenance crews are always on the lookout for three key items that are needed to ensure the safe operation of hoists and similar equipment.

1. Moving parts. Industrial hoists have dozens, if not hundreds, of moving parts. While they are designed to handle heavy loads around the clock, their individual parts have to be inspected regularly. These include cables, sheaves, hook, wheels and bearings. Frayed or damaged cables must be replaced right away, while wheel bearings should be lubricated as well. Broken bearings can cause the hoist to stop and slow down in the middle of operations.

2. Electrical components. Modern industrial hoists are run using sophisticated electrical components, such as motors, drives, and automation. Switches must turn on and off on demand; not doing so can result in the motor burning out or the hoist overshooting the cargo it is supposed to carry. All electric cables must comply with OSHA regulations to minimize the risk of electrocution, both for operators and other workers.

3. Other items. The working environment of an industrial hoist has to be free of obstructions that may snap or fray the cable. These include energized electric lines, which could conduct high voltages on to the hoist and to the control box. Other metal items, such as ladders, scaffolds, or tools, also pose an electrocution risk, and thus must be cleared from the work space. In addition, safety precautions must be observed. For instance, a sign saying “Overhead hoist in use” should be displayed at a visible area, and hard hats should be available for everyone working in the same space. Finally, the hoist and its components should be tested regularly for its loading capacity per OSHA requirements.

We at J.B.S. Cranes understand the importance of safety and compliance with prevailing OSHA regulations when it comes to the installation and operation of industrial hoists and similar lifting equipment. For more information about our services, contact us at 800-942-JBSC (5272).