American Crane PDF

In an increasingly complicated marketplace, it is nice to
know about a company whose capabilities you can rely

on. At American Crane & Equipment Corporation, we
are uniquely positioned to provide our customers with a
single source to satisfy material handling requirements.
This integrated approach includes project managers,
engineers, complete manufacturing facilities and service
technicians to help you with your material handling needs.
Our company has a long standing reputation as a
leading supplier of quality equipment and engineering
services to customers throughout the world. American
Crane & Equipment Corporation is here to make your
job easier.
Oddvar Norheim
President & CEO
AmericanCrane.com
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American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), a privately held

U.S. company with headquarters in Eastern Pennsylvania, is a leading
manufacturer of cranes, hoists and other material handling
equipment. For over 40 years, the company has been one of the most
innovative manufacturers of high quality specialty lifting equipment for
unique applications.
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American Crane maintains the in-house resources for engineering, manufacturing

(including custom fabrication), installation and field service to assure consistent quality
and schedule adherence. Our engineering staff consists of seasoned mechanical, electrical and
structural engineers, including world class seismic experts. Services such as load testing, outage support,
retrofit and upgrades, OSHA inspections, on-site service and repair, preventative maintenance, custom
fabrications, and product support are provided by our experienced Service and Parts Department.
Our operations feature a 270,000 square feet combined capacity of manufacturing space between 3
facilities. This expanded manufacturing facility, coupled with highly skilled labor, allows American Crane
the scalability to meet future market demands.
Extensive experience with difficult project requirements has enabled American Crane to meet its
customers specifications and schedules. Over the years, customers have included nuclear utility
businesses, Department of Energy sites and laboratories, military facilities, and aerospace companies.
As a supplier to the nuclear industry, American Crane has maintained a Quality Assurance Program
since 1996 that meets both 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, and ASME NQA-1 standards. This quality program has
been audited by commercial nuclear utilities, NUPIC, and DOE contractors. Non-nuclear augmented
quality programs are also available. American Cranes welding is performed to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.6 or
D14.1 standards and our in-house non-destructive testing is performed by SNT-TC-1A qualified personnel.
From complex custom equipment to standard equipment and parts, American Crane can meet all your
material handling needs. Entrust your future crane needs to one of the industrys most innovative and
committed leaders. For more information about how American Crane can solve your material handling
needs, visit AmericanCrane.com, email us at [email protected] or call us directly
at 1. 877. 877. 6778, ext. 224.
FACILITIES
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: 150,000 square feet
LESTER DIVISION: 100,000 square feet
SERVICE, PARTS & STANDARD CRANE DIVISION: 20,000 square feet
TOTAL FACILITY SPACE 270,000 square feet

LARGEST BAY Length: 700 feet; Width: 80 feet; Hook Height: 40 feet
LIFTING CAPACITY 75 Tons + 50 Tons = 125 Tons
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ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
Staff of experienced professional engineers, licensed in
multiple states, with all crane related disciplines of
engineering utilizing the latest computer-aided design
and engineering equipment.
MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL
Mechanical and Machine Design
Structural Design and Analyses
Dynamic Modeling and Seismic
Failure Modes and Effects Analyses
AutoCAD, MathCAD, Solid Works, ANSYS and SAP2000 Advanced
ELECTRICAL
Complete Control System Design
Remote Systems
Automated Systems
Software Development including
Real Time Graphics
Explosion-Proof Designs
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
State-of-the-art Material Preparation
Certified Welders per AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.6 or D14.1
In-house UL508 Certified Electrical Panel Building Shop
Machine Shop with CNC Capability / Plasma Cutter
Large Boring and Milling Machines
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Testing Capabilities
Indoor test facility including overhead cranes
(5,000 square feet)
Outdoor 200 Ton load testing tower

75 foot indoor test runway (Adjustable)
500 Tons of test weights and lifting devices
available to rent
Quality Assurance
10 CFR 50 Appendix B / NQA-1 Quality
Program for Nuclear Projects
NUPIC Audited QAM-96 Program

Welding Controlled to
AWS D1.1 or D14.1
SNT-TC -1A Qualified NDT Personnel

In-house Non-Destructive Testing
In-house Coating Inspections
Safety Related Components and
Commercial Grade Dedication
Complete Functional Testing Prior
to Shipment
CMAA, HMI, ASME Standards
Committee Member
UL508 Shop Certification of Electrical Panels

Graded Controls based on Customers Requirements
UL Field Evaluation of Cranes Available
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PRODUCTS
American Crane is recognized as a leader in the design and
manufacture of electric overhead traveling cranes and wire
rope hoists, offering equipment up to 1,000 ton capacity as
well as distributing smaller cranes from other manufacturers.
We can manufacture your new equipment or rebuild existing
equipment. We can provide pre-engineered industrial cranes
and hoists and a full line of custom cranes and hoists to meet each
customers specific application. Let us find the solution that works for
your situation.
CRANE & HOIST TYPES
Standard Single and Double
Girder Cranes
OUR PRODUCT LINE

RANGES F ROM:
Custom Single and Double
Girder Cranes
Gantry Cranes
Stacker Cranes
Jib, Wall and Base
Mounted Cranes
Monorail and Base
Mounted Hoists
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SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
Bridge Maintenance Travelers
Explosion-Proof Hoists
and Cranes
Transfer Cars
BELOW THE HOOK

Lift Beams
Grapples
Spreader Beams
10
Ton C r a n e s
Lower Blocks
Up
to 1,000
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AmericanCrane.com
Market Leader in
Critical Lift Cranes

Whether your application is for Aerospace, DOE Nuclear,
Commercial Nuclear or General Industry, American Crane
will design a crane to fit your requirements.
designed & built for handling:
High Value Equipment
Radioactive Containers
Moving Loads in Sensitive Environments
Difficult Load Lifting Configurations
Dry Spent Fuel Storage
Upgrades completed at over 18 nuclear
plant units
NUREG 0554 and ASME NOG -1 compliant

Single Failure Proof Design
custom Cranes & equipment

enhanced safety features include:
Single Failure-Proof
Explosion-Proof
Spark-Resistant
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24/7 365 Day Service
OSHA Inspections
Preventative Maintenance
On-Site Service and Repair
Crane and Hoist Inspections, Modifications, and Rebuilds
Free Site Visits to Evaluate Customers Needs and Provide
Competitive Quotes
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Certified Crane Inspectors

Certified CMCO Warranty and Repair Center
PARTS
Large Stock Inventory of Crane Components and Parts
(including American Crane (ACECO), Munck & CMCO

brands: CM, Coffing, Yale, Shaw Box, Budgit & Chester)
Dedicated Parts Group
Extensive Online Catalogue with Live Chat
Online in depth product information
including downloadable drawings

(DWG, PDF)
Quality Products Product
Support
Competitive Pricing
Fast Shipments
Custom Fabrication and
In-House Machining for

Unique Parts
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Other Services
Training
On-Site Training Classroom
Nuclear Experienced Training Staff
Project Specific Operator and Maintenance Training
Certified OSHA Training per 29 CFR 1910
Individual OSHA Modules
10 Hour Certificates
30 Hour Certificates
Material Handling Training
Overhead Crane Operations
Rigging and Hand Signal
Customized Training Available
Post Equipment
Installation
Superior Customer Service
after Installation
Service Plan Tailored
to your Needs
Supply of Critical
Spare Parts
Resident Full-Time
Technicians
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STRENGTH OF OUR PEOPLE

Dedicated, licensed and certified staff.
We are NRC licensed and have a mature 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
Quality Assurance Program.
We have over 40 years of engineering, manufacturing, service and
administrative experience.
Our in-house engineers design innovative, cost effective solutions.

We specialize in equipment to fit the appropriate application.
We provide customer support in all phases of crane and equipment
installation and repair.
We are committed to continuing education, not only
to improve our products, but to remain leaders in

manufacturing technology.
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Strength of our products

Meeting all your material handling needs.
Our cranes are manufactured to CMAA
Specifications 70 or 74. We can also supply

cranes that meet ASME, NUM-1 and NOG-1
requirements.
Our products are carefully manufactured to
meet each customers specific need.
Our equipment can be used in critical
environments where safety cannot be

compromised.
We make our products to meet and exceed
customer expectations.
Our equipment is built with quality, reliability,
and enhanced safety in mind.
We have a large inventory of parts and
components available to be shipped

the same day.
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Cor po r ate Head q u ar ter s
Se rvi c e, Parts & Standard Crane s
531 Old Swede Road Douglassville, PA 19518

877.877.6778 610.385.6061 fax: 610.385.3191
1440 Ben Franklin Highway Douglassville, PA 19518

877.503.2972 484.945.0420 fax: 484.945.0431
L E ste r D ivision
10 Industrial Highway MS10 Q Building, 2nd Floor

Lester, PA 19113-2002
AmericanCrane.com
Cage Code: 57335

D & B: 05-563-2376
Naics: 333923

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What are American Crane's capabilities?

What are American Crane's capabilities?

What services does American Crane provide?

What services does American Crane provide?

In an increasingly complicated marketplace, it is nice to

know about a company whose capabilities you can rely

American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), a privately held

American Crane maintains the in-house resources for engineering, manufacturing

TOTAL FACILITY SPACE 270,000 square feet

Real Time Graphics

(5,000 square feet)

Outdoor 200 Ton load testing tower

Program for Nuclear Projects

NUPIC Audited QAM-96 Program

AWS D1.1 or D14.1

SNT-TC -1A Qualified NDT Personnel

Commercial Grade Dedication

Complete Functional Testing Prior

CMAA, HMI, ASME Standards

UL508 Shop Certification of Electrical Panels

OUR PRODUCT LINE

Custom Single and Double

Monorail and Base

BELOW THE HOOK

Critical Lift Cranes

NUREG 0554 and ASME NOG -1 compliant

custom Cranes & equipment

Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Certified Crane Inspectors

(including American Crane (ACECO), Munck & CMCO

including downloadable drawings

In-House Machining for

Service Plan Tailored

STRENGTH OF OUR PEOPLE

Quality Assurance Program.

We have over 40 years of engineering, manufacturing, service and

Our in-house engineers design innovative, cost effective solutions.

installation and repair.

We are committed to continuing education, not only

to improve our products, but to remain leaders in

Strength of our products

Specifications 70 or 74. We can also supply

Our products are carefully manufactured to

meet each customers specific need.

Our equipment can be used in critical

environments where safety cannot be

We make our products to meet and exceed

Our equipment is built with quality, reliability,

and enhanced safety in mind.

We have a large inventory of parts and

components available to be shipped

Cor po r ate Head q u ar ter s

Se rvi c e, Parts & Standard Crane s

531 Old Swede Road Douglassville, PA 19518

1440 Ben Franklin Highway Douglassville, PA 19518

10 Industrial Highway MS10 Q Building, 2nd Floor

Cage Code: 57335

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