Shuttlelift Gantry Crane Delivered to Canadian Precast Company

Enlarge Image Shuttlelift single-beam gantry crane

August 10, 2016 - Shuttlelift recently delivered a new single-beam gantry crane with a 50-ton capacity to Tri-Kon Precast Products, a precast concrete manufacturer and supplier in western Canada. 

Tri-Kon was looking for a solution to simplify its lifting process and safely navigate the 12% grade that splits the yard into an upper and lower half. The old process was complex and required hiring outside sources to handle the product multiple times. The company turned to Shuttlelift’s engineering team for an innovative solution.

Shuttlelift worked closely with Tri-Kon and Kendrick Equipment, a certified Shuttlelift distributor servicing the Northwest, to understand Tri-Kon's needs and concerns. The 50-ton capacity single-beam gantry crane with added horsepower was developed to fit the bill.

“The additional horsepower, along with the single beam’s pivot trunnion, allows the customer to safely carry loads between the upper and lower levels of the yard” said Dave Marshall, sales manager at Kendrick Equipment. “The Shuttlelift gantry crane also cuts down on the time it takes to make each pick and load product."

With the single-beam crane, Tri-Kon has experienced an increase in efficiency and product output, all while saving money by eliminating the cost of crane rentals. The "all-in-one" gantry crane means the company no longer has to rely on outside sources to do the lifting. 

“The Shuttlelift gantry crane is performing above and beyond what we expected and not having to relying on outside sources for lifting has given us more control of our schedule”, said Chris Kostuik, owner of Tri-Kon Precast Products. He also noted that the single beam has significantly cut down the amount of double handling needed, which saves time and money.

Another benefit is the wireless remote control, which comes standard on all Shuttlelift Single-Beam Series gantry cranes.  This feature allows the operator to be outside the cab when operating the machine for better line of site. “With the wireless remote, operators can become riggers as well, cutting down on personnel needed to make each pick and the ability to allocate those labor hours elsewhere”, said Marshall. 

Tri-Kon’s partnership with Shuttlelift has provided them with the solution they need to take a step closer to reaching their goals and continuing to grow.