YOUR MATERIAL HANDLING EXPERTS

YOUR MATERIAL HANDLING EXPERTS

BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE COMPANY O Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. (O Brien) is a manufacturer of overhead cranes, jib cranes, workstation cranes, gantry cranes, monorail cranes, lifting beams and a supplier of hoists. We have been serving the industry for over 50 years, with sales, service and a manufacturing facility in Burlington, Ontario, a sales and service office in Saint-Nicolas, Quebec and a manufacturing facility located in Houston, Texas that produces our O Brien line of jib cranes. O'Brien services include manufacturing, installation and service of under running cranes, top running cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, workstation cranes, electric wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, crane runway systems and conductor bar systems. We offer professional engineering services capable of designing material handling equipment to suit customer s specific requirements. We offer 24 hour service and scheduled inspections to all makes and models of overhead cranes, hoists, commercial doors and loading dock equipment. We stock the largest inventory of spare parts in Ontario, offering parts for all major brands of overhead cranes, hoists, commercial doors and loading dock equipment. Canadian owned and operated CRAN ES DOORS AND DOCK EQUIPMENT WHY BUY O BRIEN? 1. INDUSTRY EXPERTS With over 50 years of experience, we have the expertise to provide you with the best value added solution for your material handling requirements. 2. ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS Our engineers design the product to meet all structural design standards, while ensuring safety and government compliance. 3. EXPERIENCED INSTALLATION TEAM Our experienced team of installers will ensure your equipment is installed and commissioned to your complete satisfaction. 4. 24 HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE Our highly trained customer service and support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so your operation downtime is minimized. 5. FAMILY RUN BUSINESS Although our business has grown exponentially over the years, we continue to be owned and managed by the O Brien family, so you can rest assured that we are big enough to know.small enough to care. 6. ONE-STOP-SHOP From design to installation to service, we provide you with a competitive, total packaged solution, so instead of dealing with multiple vendors, you can focus on your business. 24/7 SERVICES 2 O Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 3

OVERHEAD CRANES Maximizing Efficiency and Minimizing Downtime TOP RUNNING DOUBLE GIRDER OVERHEAD CRANES THE IDEAL LIFTING SOLUTION O Brien Top Running, Double Girder Overhead Crane DESIGNED FOR YOUR APPLICATION Designed specifically for your application, top running overhead cranes or bridge cranes are the most effective lifting solution as you have the best coverage within your facility. Offered in both single, double and box girder designs, there are enough options to suit your application. The O Brien overhead crane combines the best in superior engineering with over 50 years of experience in industrial material handling applications throughout Canada and the United States. An overhead crane system can be the key to increased we will provide you with the crane system that is best suited for your needs and budget. Whether you have simple or special needs, we have the staff to help design, manufacture, install and maintain your requirements. Capacities up to 400,000 lbs Bridge spans up to 140 ft Indoor and outdoor designs OPTIONS Hoist integration with magnets or other lifting devices 2 speed or VFD Single or dual drive motors Rotating hoists Crane automation Position coding Condition monitoring Load sway prevention systems Electrical braking 4 O Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 5

TOP RUNNING SINGLE GIRDER OVERHEAD CRANES UNDER RUNNING OVERHEAD CRANES Providing you excellent value for your application, single girder designs allow you to be cost effective without compromising performance. With reduced wheel load requirements, our single girder option will save you money on support structure upgrades by allowing you to maximize the lifting capabilities of your existing runway structure. Under running overhead cranes or bridge cranes are an ideal solution when headroom is limited. The crane travels underneath the runway, which allows you to maximize the distance from the ground to the hook. Offered in both single, double and box girder designs, there are enough options to suit your applications. 6 O Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 7

CRANE RUNWAYS CRANE KITS WHICH STRUCTURAL ELEMENT IN YOUR BUILDING IS MOST LIKELY TO FAIL? Crane runways are subject to vertical stress, horizontal stress, impact loads, pulling and lifting actions and thermal and columns deform. Of all structural elements in a plant building, crane runways are among the most susceptible to failure. O Brien specializes in crane runway system design and installation. With over 50 years of experience, our professionals understand the dynamics of a rigid system that must withstand a y. Runway problems can be avoided. O Brien specialists build, re-build, install and repair crane runway systems that save breakdowns. THE CRANE RUNWAY SYST EM QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT OVERHEAD CRANE SYSTEMS 1. Has the system been designed by a qualified engineer? 2. Has the system been designed for the required duty cycle and any working environment problems? 3. Have all potential structural building problems related to the runway system been identified? 4. 5. Has the system been designed to all applicable specifications and safety standards? Does the fabricator have the necessary expertise in welding and fitting to manufacture or re-build the system? 6. Do the installation crews have the necessary expertise? Crane kits contain all the components needed to complete the crane except the beam(s). CRANE KITS INCLUDE: Hoist(s) including trolley and electrical control panel End truck(s) Beam connection plate(s) Travel drive(s) Bridge control panel(s) Push button pendant(s) Cable kit(s) Fixing(s) and accessories 8 O Brien Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 9

JIB CRANES Most Extensive Product Line in North America WORKSTATION CRANES Kit Form Cranes Fabricated to Your Specification O Brien Major Jib Cranes O Brien MET-TRACK Floor Mounted Workstation Bridge Crane O Brien offers one of North America s largest ranges of jib cranes. A technical data book of standard jib crane solutions from up to 40,000 lbs capacity is available on request. Specially engineered jib cranes are produced in capacities of up to 80,000 lbs. The two basic formats of jib cranes are free standing and wall mounted, each of which may be equipped with chain or wire rope hoists. We offer under and over braced jib arms to maximize lift or travel. Free standing jib cranes can be constructed for maximum slewing angles of 360 degrees. We offer a solutions including anchor bolts and wall plates. As a licensed partner with Vetter Krantechnik since 1985, we have been providing the best quality jib cranes in North America. Licensed Partner Capacities up to 80,000 lbs Outreach ranges up to 65 ft Mast heights up to 40 ft Degree of rotation up to 360 Independent head assembly for ease of installation Mounting styles include standard or direct mount base plate, which needs no concrete foundations Custom solutions available CONFIGURATIONS O Brien Free Standing Jib Crane O Brien Wall Mounted Jib Crane O Brien MET-TRACK workstation cranes enable you to achieve effortless and reliable area-serving overhead handling for a wide variety of applications. Each system the operator in mind and includes the principle feature of ease of movement, designed to reduce fatigue and ensure accurate load positioning. Floor mounted systems are not a permanent part of your factory and therefore can easily be relocated in the future. The installation is often much simpler and does not apply stresses to the building roof structure. Quality materials and construction ensure operational reliability and safety and facilitate long life combined with minimum maintenance. All workstation crane products come with a 5 year or 10,000 hour use warranty from date of the shipment for defects in material and workmanship. Capacities up to 4,000 lbs Bridge lengths up to 34 ft Runway supports up to 30 ft Modular kit form Low cost 5 year warranty Simple to install and/or extend All kits individually sized to suit exact space requirements Rigid runways offer superior load positioning Enclosed track provides easy movement and long life CONFIGURATIONS O Brien MET-TRACK Floor Mounted Workstation Crane O Brien MET-TRACK Ceiling Mounted Workstation Crane Licensed Partner 10 O Brien Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 11

GANTRY CRANES Optimizing our orkspaces MONORAILS Simple Lifting with One Beam O Brien Floor Mounted Monorail System Gantry cranes are an ideal solution for applications where lifting is needed without the cost of a building or supporting steelwork. For full and semi-gantry cranes, similar to an overhead crane (or bridge crane), the runway is located on oor rather than the ceiling. Portable gantry cranes use polyurethane wheels and is completely mobile, which is used for light lifting. Gantry cranes can be placed indoors or outdoors and cost less than an overhead crane system. CONFIGURATIONS FULL GANTRY Capacities up to 50,000 lbs Single or double girder options available Ideal for outdoor applications O Brien Semi-Gantry Crane A monorail system is a simple lifting device with one stationary beam that works with a hoist and trolley. With its lightweight design, relatively quick speeds. mounted. Capacities up to 20,000 lbs Runway supports up to 30 ft Curved section tracks available Low cost Free standing and ceiling mounted designs LIFTING BEAMS - For Complete Stabilization For smaller safe working loads, one popular option is the rail-less semi-gantry crane when a floor rail would be an obstruction or too costly. In this case, the crane runs on polyurethane wheels. Capacities up to 50,000 lbs Full and semi-gantry crane models run on a rail Polyurethane wheels are optional for semi-gantry and portable gantry models SEMI-GANTRY Capacities up to 20,000 lbs Ideal for centralized workstations Ideal when existing building structures are not suitable to take overhead cranes PORTABLE GANTRY Capacities up to 11,000 lbs Lightweight aluminium design 4 portable parts on 4 bolts Our lifting or spreader beam is designed for applications where there are multiple pick points. The lifting beam is attached to your existing crane by the hook to provide you more stability. Swivel hooks with hook latches Fixed or adjustable hook positions Single or dual lifting points Designed and manufactured to ASME B30.20 O Brien Lifting Beam CONFIGURATIONS Coil lifting beams Magnet beams 12 O Brien Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 13

HOISTS The ost eliable ifting omponents PERFORMANCE THROUGH EVOLUTION AND INNOVATION O Brein offers a wide variety of hoists to suit your needs. From 0.25 to 200 tonnes capacity we offer a complete line of electric chain and wire rope hoists. Street CX Chain Hoist Our exclusive partnership with Street Crane allows us to offer you the world s most comprehensive range of advanced hoists. Their hoists are known for worldwide quality and reliability. STREET ZX WIRE ROPE HOIST The ZX hoist sets the benchmark in the crane industry. It provides a series load handling, impressive performance and exceptional safety levels. Capacities up to 50 tonnes Standard and extra fast hoist speeds for shorter handling times Two speed travel using 8:2 pole motor(s) One and two step traverse limit switches (slowdown or stop) Push button pendant on hoist Visual or audible overload warning Second hoist brake mounted on hoist motor Standby heaters on hoist, trolley motor and in control panel Frequency inverter on hoist motor Non-standard traverse speeds STREET LX ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST Most of our lifting and transportation solutions for light loads are powered by the Street LX electric chain hoist, which provides precision lifting and durability at a very competitive price. The LX hoist is designed to meet the need for ultra efficient lifting and material handling in today s competitive environment. This new generation hoisting technology is based on a highly modular and versatile concept with a significant number of hoist and trolley constructions. Capacities up to 5 tonnes Variety of supply voltage and speed options available Ideal for light lifting demands Efficient handling Designed for applications with lug suspension or powered, push or hand geared trolley Quick release electrics with plug and sockets for crane applications STREET VX WIRE ROPE HOIST The VX open winch hoist is designed to operate in tough, arduous conditions with high frequency of switching operations. They can be rated lifting heights than competitor hoists. The open plan design makes servicing and maintenance economical. Capacities up to 200 tonnes All industrial duty classifications including M8 = US Class F Push button pendant on hoist Standard and extra fast hoisting speed option Easy maintenance access Flexibility to allow process integration Zero horizontal hook drift throughout the hook stroke Balanced reeving/no rope guides Fail-safe hoist brake acting on the gearbox 14 O Brien Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 15

DOORS & DOCK EQUIPMENT Quality Products You Can Count On CONFIGURATIONS OVERHEAD SECTIONAL DOORS Ideal for all commercial and industrial projects ROLLING STEEL DOORS Fast and low maintenance doors O Brien Rolling Steel Doors and Loading Dock Equipment O Brien is a leading supplier of commercial doors and loading dock equipment for over 50 years. We offer a wide variety of total packaged solutions to suit your needs and are a onestop source for parts and accessories. Every installation is carefully detailed to ensure that your application is installed Since our company is a member of the International Door Association, we must abide by a prescribed code of ethics to ensure you receive professional services. OPTIONS Overhead Sectional Doors Insulated and Non-Insulated Glass Aluminium Electric Operators Rolling Steel Doors Insulated and Non-Insulated High Speed Doors Fire Doors and Shutters Rubber Doors Specialty Doors Acoustical Doors Air Curtains Bi-fold Doors Bug Curtains Cooler Doors Hollow Metal Doors and Hardware Sliding Doors Smoke Room Doors Strip Curtains Loading Dock Equipment Dock Seals Hydraulic and Mechanical Dock Levelers Scissor Lifts Strip Curtains Truck / Vehicle Restraints Truck Shelters FIRE DOORS AND SHUTTERS Protect property and people safety RU BBER DOORS Unmatched durability and reliability SPECIALTY DOORS HIGH SPEED DOORS The safest and fastest choice for your doors LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT GAT E OPERATORS Essential for daily operations 16 O Brien Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 17

COMPLETE MAINTENANCE & TRAINING We Have Everything You Need and More CRANE, DOOR AND LOADING DOCK SERVICES Our crane and door & dock service department is dedicated to serving our customers with quality repairs. We offer a variety of preventive maintenance and inspection programs. It is our mandate to ensure that you obtain the full service potential from your equipment, minimizing unexpected eets in the industry, we are able to offer exceptional response times. All crane inspections are completed in accordance with OHSA requirements and can be designed and scheduled to meet your particular needs. 24/7 EMERGENCY REPAIRS Our 24 hour Quick Response emergency crane service is available 365 days a year to give you the help you need as soon as possible. Call us any time, day or night, and our professionals will be there to fix the problem and get you back up and running. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Our complete inspection service conforms to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and provides a preventive maintenance function as well. Our inspection services can be performed on site or brought to our facilities depending on the unit. CRANE MODERNIZATION & RELOCATIONS If you have an existing crane system, one option may be to modernize it to meet your new production demands. This will improve your operational performance by reducing operating and maintenance costs. We can accomplish this during routine facility shutdowns or staged between operating shifts to minimize the impact on production schedules. As experts in the industry, our team is capable of modifying or relocating any type of crane. CRANE MODERNIZATIONS INCLUDE: Re-engineering to meet new production requirements capacity Electrical systems Control systems Mechanical systems Hoists - remanufactured or new CRANE OPERATOR TRAINING facility, equipment and industry. Your operating conditions and safety regulations are emphasized, and hands-on training is conducted using equipment your personnel operate every day. There is no wasted time covering topics that are not pertinent to your operations. Morale improves as your personnel receive consistent training and develop a common information base. Several programs are available for custom presentation at your facility. On-site training is an affordable alternative to in-house and seminar based training. WE ARE PROUD MEMBERS OF PARTS & ACCESSORIES We offer an extensive range of competitively priced parts from all makes and models for all of our product lines. With one of the largest inventories of spare parts in Ontario, you nd what you are looking for. In addition, our service trucks carry a wide range of parts, so we are well equipped to ensure you will be up and running in no time! VARIOUS CRANE PARTS INCLUDE: Rope guides Wire ropes Brake parts Pendant parts Contactors VARIOUS DOOR & DOCK PARTS INCLUDE: Cables Dock bumpers Hinges Motor components Rollers Slats and section replacements Springs Weather strips 18 O Brien Tel: 905-336-8245 Fax: 905-331-6494 E-mail: info@obrienliftingsolutions.com Web: w w w.obrienliftingsolutions.com 19

OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE Visit us online at www.obrienliftingsolutions.com HEAD OFFICE O Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. 4435 Coporate Drive Burlington, Ontario Canada L7L 5T9 T: 905.336.8245 F: 905.331.6494 QUEBEC DIVISION O Brien Solutions Levage Inc. 1207 Chemin Industriel Saint-Nicolas, Quebec Canada G7A 1A8 T: 418.831.8979 F: 418.831.4616 USA DIVISION O Brien Lifting Solutions USA Inc. 188 White Road Houston, Texas USA 77047 T: 1.800.291.0237 F: 1.877.291.9389 O Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. CB-2