Overhead Lifting Equipment for Municipal Facilities

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Shupper-Brickle Equipment

Municipality Lifting Equipment

Shupper-Brickle Equipment provides overhead cranes, industrial lifting equipment and comprehensive crane services to a variety of municipal power and energy generation, gas transmission, oil production, and water/wastewater facilities.  We work with all the leading overhead crane manufacturers, offering both factory-standard equipment as well as custom-engineered solutions, installation, repairs, inspections and training for municipal cranes. Our lifting equipment is designed for quality, productivity and safety, protecting workers while efficiently moving, lifting and maintaining large components critical to the operation of utility facilities. If you are interested in upgrading the lifting equipment in the utilities facilities in your city or town, contact us for a free estimate.

Safe & Efficient Lifting Solutions for Municipal Utilities Facilities

The process of maintaining machinery, equipment and vehicles used by utility facilities is no easy task, but it can be made safer and more efficient with the use of overhead cranes. An overhead lifting system can help you streamline workflow, increase productivity and improve safety in your city’s utility facility. 

  • Cranes offer better coverage – They provide easy access to hard-to-reach areas and critical components without hassle, streamlining maintenance processes and minimizing downtime.
  • Cranes are low maintenance – They are designed for long-term reliability and consistent performance without frequent interruptions, which is critical to the operation of power plants, water treatment facilities and pumping stations. 
  • Cranes are safe – They are safer for operators and equipment, providing precise lifting and accurate positioning of heavy loads, causing less damage to equipment.
  • Cranes can lift heavy loads – Designed for heavy-duty load carrying, they can lift, transport and maintain large components like turbines, pumps , transformers, steel coils and more. 

Cranes & Services for Municipalities

We work with municipalities across the region and understand the unique challenges faced by facility managers and engineers. Here are some of the more common cranes and services we’ve offered utility facilities and can help you choose, customize and install the right overhead-lifting equipment for your specific needs. 

Workstation Cranes

A workstation crane is a type of overhead lifting system that moves heavy loads within a workspace. They help improve workplace safety, productivity, and quality for a variety of industries including power and energy generation, gas transmission, oil production, and water/wastewater and other facilities. Their lifting capacity can range from 150 lbs. to around 2 tons and they are designed to be ergonomic and user-friendly.

OSHA Inspections

We offer inspections to maintain OSHA compliance of hoists, overhead cranes, workstation cranes and more for power plants, water treatment plants, pumping stations and other utility facilities in New Jersey, the Greater NYC area, the Greater Philly area, Delaware and Eastern Shore Maryland. 

Preventative Maintenance Plans

Regular inspections and scheduled repairs allow you to plan for preventive maintenance and help avoid unscheduled downtime by identifying problems before they occur. Our preventive maintenance services for the Mid-Atlantic region include:

  • Thorough inspection by a factory trained technician of all parts of the hoist or crane/confirmation of safe use
  • Lubrication and Oil Changes as needed
  • Replacement or repair of worn parts
  • Documentation of all inspections & service

Crane Repair

We offer overhead crane repair, testing, and diagnostic services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for all brands of overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, and workstation cranes. We’re an authorized warranty repair facility for many major manufacturers and our crane repair services include structural, electrical, mechanical and emergency services. 

Equipment Modernizations & Upgrades

Our in-house engineering department can provide assessments and recommendations on the life of your overhead lifting system and potential modernizations and upgrades. We work with each customer to find the best option for their budget.

We Know Municipal Facilities & Cranes

With over 50 years of experience in overhead lifting, Shupper-Brickle Equipment can help you find the right overhead material handling and lifting equipment to meet the demanding needs of your power plant, water treatment plant, pumping station or other utility facility. Contact us today for overhead cranes, hoist or services.  We provide comprehensive hoist and crane repairs, inspections, engineering and safety services at your location in the Mid-Atlantic States or in our hoist repair workshop in Clarksburg, NJ.