AFE Crane has completed the installation of a freestanding top running single girder bridge crane in a newly established metrology laboratory within an existing facility in Des Moines, Iowa.
The 3-ton system, equipped with a Harrington hoist featuring radio controls and safety mechanisms to prevent collisions, is designed to handle high-precision parts safely.
The company provided a complete turnkey solution from material supply through to installation and startup, focusing on precision handling.
AFE Crane, in a LinkedIn post, stated: “We’re proud to support specialised environments with engineered overhead lifting solutions that prioritize safety, quality, and control.”
Since 1983, AFE Crane has been supplying overhead bridge cranes, monorails, and hoisting solutions across Iowa and the Midwest. As an entity of LAFORGE, it offers both standard and custom overhead material handling systems, including below-the-hook lifting devices tailored to specific needs.
The company specialises in creating innovative systems to meet various lifting and material handling requirements.
Based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, AFE Crane operates engineering and fabrication facilities using advanced 3D modelling and drafting software. The firm is engaged in crafting new custom crane solutions and re-engineering existing systems to enhance lifting capacities and modernise controls.
Its design team provides mechanical and electrical drawing packages for clients.
As authorised distributors for various hoist and lifting equipment manufacturers, AFE Crane supplies both new equipment and repair parts. The company collaborates closely with customers to boost productivity while keeping investment costs low and ensuring ongoing operational safety and efficiency.
