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Cranes
Midwest Automation and custom fabrication designs, fabricates, and installs engineered overhead bridge crane systems to meet your material handling requirements. Our experienced team works directly with you to determine the best equipment configuration for bridge cranes, monorails, jib cranes, and workstations. We offer systems with single, double, or box girder bridges, and top or under running end truck configurations.
Overhead Cranes
C-SERIES: Intermittent Duty
C-Series overhead bridge crane systems are built with quality materials for reliable, cost-effective operation, ideal for intermittent duty applications or maintenance operations.
D-SERIES: Continuous Duty
D-Series overhead bridge crane systems are crafted for continuous service in demanding environments, ensuring maximum uptime with high-quality components.
Gantry Cranes
Tailored Gantry Solutions
Midwest Automation and custom fabrication provides engineered gantry bridge crane systems tailored to your material handling needs. Our professionals collaborate with you to determine the right equipment configuration for your application, available with single, double, or box girder bridges. Our gantry cranes meet the same rigorous specifications as our D-Series overhead bridge crane systems, ensuring durability and reliability.
Automated Cranes
Advanced Automation
Since 2007, Midwest Automation and custom fabrication has developed a line of automated cranes capable of manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic operations. These cranes precisely move and position loads within a 1/8 inch tolerance, with all control systems designed and programmed in-house for optimal performance.
Workstation and Jib Cranes
Innovative Lifting Solutions
Midwest Automation and custom fabrication partners with industry leaders to provide manual and power-operated jib cranes, including wall bracket, wall cantilever, free-standing, and mast type models. Our work station cranes, introduced in 2010, focus on safe, productive, and ergonomic solutions for overhead material handling.
G-Force Lifting Device
We offer the G-Force, an intelligent lifting device enabling workers to lift objects up to 150 lbs effortlessly and quickly, enhancing productivity and safety.
Hoists
Quality Hoist Products
Midwest Automation and custom fabrication supplies a wide range of high-quality hoists and replacement parts through our partnerships. We cater to nearly every brand, ensuring you have the right equipment for your needs.
| Acco-Wright | Alpha | Budget |
| Chester | CM | Coffing |
| Dayton | Harrington | Ingersoll-Rand |
| Jet | Shaw Box | Stahl |
| Thern | Yale | |
Lifting Devices
Custom and Standard Lifting Equipment
We provide a variety of lifting devices from top manufacturers like CALDWELL, ANVER, and UNIMOVE, or we can engineer and fabricate custom devices for your specific needs. Our offerings include lifting beams, spreader beams, coil lifters, vacuum lifters, and more.
| Lifting Beams | Spreader Beams | Coil Lifters |
| Vacuum Lifters | Sheet Lifters | Pallet Lifters |
| Rotating Crane Hooks | Lifting Tongs | Crane Stackers |
| Chain and Wire Rope Slings | Customized Manipulators | |
Controls
Advanced Control Systems
Midwest Automation and custom fabrication has extensive experience designing, building, and installing material handling control systems. We provide a variety of control solutions including electrical enclosures, frequency drives, PLC systems, and radio remote controls.
Control Solutions
- Electrical Enclosures (NEMA standards)
- Magnetic, frequency drive, and PLC systems
- Radio Remote Controls (Crane Boss, Drive Con, Remtron)
- Control upgrades for existing equipment
- Variable frequency drives from leading brands
Electrical Components
Comprehensive Electrical Solutions
Midwest Automation and custom fabrication offers a full range of material-handling electrical products, from runway electrification to cable reels. We provide solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring compliance and reliability.
Electrical Products
- Runway electrification systems
- Cable reels
- Flat cable festoon systems
- Spark and corrosion-resistant systems
- Complete stock of electrical components
Safety and Compliance
Ensuring Workplace Safety
Safety is a priority at Midwest Automation and custom fabrication. We keep up-to-date with state and federal regulations to ensure compliance in crane operations. We provide documentation and training to help you maintain a safe workplace, minimizing liability and enhancing operational safety.
Compliance Services
- Code compliance documentation
- Operator training programs
- Safety inspections
- Maintenance and preventative measures
Service & Preventive Maintenance
Reliable Repair and Maintenance
Midwest Automation and custom fabrication offers prompt and efficient emergency repair services, preventive maintenance, and routine inspections. Our experienced technicians are trained to quickly diagnose and repair issues to minimize downtime and maintain equipment efficiency.
Service Benefits
- Fast response time
- Experienced, trained technicians
- Extensive parts inventory
- 24-hour emergency repair service
- Customized preventive maintenance programs
What Sets Us Apart?
Comprehensive Expertise: With a wide range of crane systems, from overhead bridge cranes to automated and workstation solutions, Midwest Automation and custom Fabrication brings decades of experience to ensure reliable and efficient material handling systems tailored to your specific needs.
- Customization: We offer engineered solutions for every application, whether you need gantry cranes, custom lifting devices, or advanced control systems. Our ability to provide tailored configurations means your equipment will perfectly fit your operational requirements.
- Innovation: Our automated crane systems, designed in-house, deliver precise load control within a 1/8-inch tolerance, making them ideal for highly demanding environments. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of automation to enhance safety and productivity.
- Dependability: Our D-Series continuous-duty cranes and preventative maintenance services ensure minimal downtime and maximum equipment uptime, giving you peace of mind even in the most challenging conditions.
- Customer-Centric Service: At Midwest Automation and custom fabrication, we prioritize fast, reliable service, offering 24-hour emergency repairs, experienced technicians, and preventive maintenance programs to keep your operations running smoothly.
With Midwest Automation and custom fabrication, you get quality, innovation, and reliability that stand the test of time. Contact us today to explore how our solutions can meet your material handling needs.