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Demag Cranes & Components

Demag Cranes & Components available from Skarnes in Minnesota Demag is a world leading producer of single-girder and double-girder overhead traveling cranes, suspension cranes, process cranes, rope hoists, chain hoists, KBK cranes and monorails. Demag cranes and hoists offer greater productivity and efficiency to your manufacturing processes and are a long-lasting solution for your overhead lifting needs. Skarnes is your answer for Demag cranes in Minnesota.

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Gorbel Cranes

Gorbel Cranes As an innovator and leader in the enclosed track work station crane industry, Gorbel provides a wide variety of overhead solutions. Our work station systems include ceiling mounted bridge cranes and monorails, freestanding work station bridge cranes, and work station jib cranes. We've added gantry cranes, Intelligent Assist Devices and automated cranes. We are also a leading manufacturer of high-performance manual and motorized I-beam jib cranes.

Gorbel Work Station Bridge Cranes

Gorbel Gantry Cranes

R&M Electric Chain Hoists

R&M Electric Chain Hoists LoadMate Hoists are designed to maximize productivity with fast installation, easy operation and built-in durability. The compact design provides low headroom and allows close trolley approaches. R&M's advanced design and manufacturing techniques ensure safe operation, consistent quality and longer component life. It adds up to exceptional value -- hoist equipment that saves on maintenance, repair and downtime costs over its lifetime.

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  • Flexibility - We strive to meet your exact requirements
  • Ease of Operation - Innovative design enhances versatility and ease of use
  • Safety - Meets and exceeds industry safety standards
  • Long Life - Built for tough duty, lasting performance
  • Reduced Maintenance - Quality keeps your hoist on the job long past pay-off point
  • Added Versatility - Variable Frequency Drive option enhances motorized trolley operation
  • Digichain - An ergonomically designed handle control allowing the hoist to be used as an extension of the operator's arm
  • Mounting Configurations - Fixed Top Hook, Push Trolley, and Motorized Trolley

R&M Electric Chain Hoists and Manual Products

Harrington Hoists

Harrington Hoists Recognized as a market leader and innovator in the hoist and crane industry, Harrington Hoists, Inc. provides a wide variety of lifting solutions for many industrial applications. Our top quality products include electric and air powered chain hoists and trolleys, electric wire rope hoists and trolleys, lever hoists, manual hand chain hoists, push and geared trolleys, overhead cranes, crane accessories and a full line of replacement parts.

Remtron Wireless Control Systems

Remtron Wireless Control SystemsBuilt to perform and survive in the tough environments of steel and manufacturing plants, Remtron's flagship Command Pro product line sets the standard for reliability and ruggedness. Yet, inside each transmitter you'll find a sophisticated electronic system that provides a higher level of responsiveness, versatility and safety.

The Command Pro line is available in various models offering different levels of functionality to meet the specific needs of different size facilities and types of applications. Transmitters come in two different types - lever style (belly boxes) and handheld.

Electromotive - Mobile Electrification Systems

Electromotive - Mobile Electrification SystemsFounded in 1981, Electromotive Systems, a Magnetek company, is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of electrification and control products for the overhead material handling industry. In addition, we offer application and engineering expertise and sophisticated components to automated material handling systems integrators. But most importantly, we provide solutions to your specific production challenges. Whether you need to increase plant productivity, reduce maintenance costs, or enhance worker safety, Electromotive Systems has the right solution for your unique situation. Electromotive - Mobile Electrification Systems

Ball Park Guides
Need budgeting information to help plan for your new overhead system? The Ballpark Guides give you a base figure for the cranes we offer.

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Thern Winches & Cranes

Thern Winches & CranesThern equipment is used in many major markets for a variety of lifting, pulling and loading tasks. Among the major users: wastewater treatment plants, construction sites, processing plants, bulk load-out facilities, power generation plants, theatres, mines and many, many others. Quality Thern products include:

  • Spur Gear Hand Winches
  • Spur Gear Hand Winches
  • Worm Gear Hand Winches
  • Worm Gear Speed Reducers
  • Portable Power Winches
  • Industrial Power Winches
  • Heavy Duty Power Winches
  • Heavy Duty Air Winch
  • Floor Cranes
  • Portable Davit Cranes
  • Stationary Davit Cranes
  • Electric Controls
  • Wire Rope Assemblies
  • Custom Capabilities
  • Theatre and Entertainment Products