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WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

In the construction industry, materials, components, and machinery must be moved safely and efficiently, often under challenging conditions. Whether constructing complex structures, positioning multi‑ton elements, or servicing large construction machinery – Columbus McKinnon delivers robust systems that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and durability.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Our technologies are used across a wide range of demanding construction environments, including bridge and steel construction for the precise positioning of large beams, steel components, and formwork elements. They are also used in construction machinery manufacturing for lifting, rotating, and maintaining large machine parts, as well as in tunnels, floodgates, locks, or flood protection systems at the municipal level.

Solutions for the Construction Industry

Pfaff-silberblau SHE Screw Jack Elements Handle High Loads in Construction Machinery

The Pfaff-silberblau screw jack elements of the SHE series from Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products, Kissing, ensure reliable operation in the latest screed systems from the globally operating machine manufacturer Linnhoff & Henne. Only two screw jack elements are required to withstand the forces of 400 kN that occur during the mechanical installation of mastic asphalt. The lifting elements, equipped with a self-locking, grease-lubricated trapezoidal screw spindle, can be positioned with great precision at speeds of 150 mm/min thanks to a high gear ratio (32:1) and a travel of 0.5 mm per revolution.

Magnetek control systems power one of the world’s largest excavator cranes

When the Canadian company TDC Cranes Ltd. began building the very first diesel-electric, AC-powered dragline crane in North America, they chose Magnetek drives and the associated software. At the time, TDC’s crane was the most technologically advanced and productive dragline crane on the entire continent. As such, it required a precise crane control system - one that only we could provide.

Flood Protection System

The region around Greifswald on Germany’s North and Baltic Sea coasts is considered particularly prone to flooding due to its location and therefore relies on a high‑performance flood protection system. At the heart of this system are Pfaff‑silberblau SHE trapezoidal screw jacks from Columbus McKinnon, which move the heavy sliding gates at the harbor piers. In the event of flooding, the main gate is locked and the sliding gates—up to 18 tons in weight and 17 meters wide—at the north and south piers are closed. Specially engineered electromechanical drives lift the gates from their parked position and lower them onto the rails, moving the wheels via a rocker mechanism by up to 150 millimeters.

Loading Bridges

The two enormous loading bridges at the ferry terminal in Kuryk on the shores of the Caspian Sea each include 24 Pfaff‑silberblau SHE 150.1 special screw jacks and 48 custom gear motors. Together, they form the technical foundation that enables complete freight trains to move quickly on and off the ferries.

Renovation of the Margaret Bridge

Two special gantry cranes equipped with SH wire rope hoists support the renovation work on the heavily trafficked Margaret Bridge in Budapest, Hungary. Long steel and concrete components are transported onto the bridge via a 5‑meter jib. Wheel blocks are available in six sizes for wheel loads ranging from 5,000 kg to 30,000 kg.

Hydraulics as lift support

During a bridge refurbishment project, old bridge bearings were replaced with new, higher‑performance ones. To carry out this exchange safely and efficiently, our customer used our high‑quality YEGB hydraulic cylinders. These enabled the bridge to be lifted precisely and in a controlled manner, allowing the old bearings to be removed and the new ones installed.

Our Bestsellers for the Construction Industry

The product categories presented here offer insight into our wide portfolio for construction and infrastructure projects. Our solutions are designed to operate reliably even under the most demanding conditions, making your processes safer, more efficient, and more economical.

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Brands for the Construction Industry

We are proud to supply robust lifting and drive systems for construction and infrastructure projects worldwide. From crane systems to hydraulics, winches, lifting systems, and smart controls – our brands support you in meeting your toughest project requirements.

STAHL CraneSystems

Reliable wire rope hoists, special crane technology, and ATEX options for construction sites, bridge and steel construction, and infrastructure projects.

Yale

Versatile chain hoists, manual lifting equipment, hydraulics, and winches for transport, assembly, and construction site applications.

Pfaff-silberblau

High performance screw jacks, winches, and specialized lifting systems for bridge construction, mechanical engineering, and flood protection systems.

Additional Equipment

Load Handling Attachments

TIGRIP® load handling devices offer robust solutions for handling heavy construction materials such as steel beams, precast concrete components, formwork elements, pipes, or large structural parts. The range includes lifting beams, grabs, clamps, C‑hooks, magnetic lifters, and custom designs for extreme loads and harsh environments.

Grabs

Lifting clamps

Wire Grips

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Lifting lugs and C-hooks

Spring balancers

Permanent lifting magnets

Load handling device for underground constructions

Spreader Beams

Crane forks

Crane Weighers

Industrial trucks

For internal material transport, we offer scissor lift tables, mobile transport units, platforms and hydraulic lifting systems. These solutions enable ergonomic working, safe positioning of building materials and efficient processes on construction sites and in factories.