Givens Engineering proudly makes lifting devices to serve the steel coil, bar, and plate manufacturing businesses in Canada. We offer custom designed and manufactured lifting equipment and cranes for steel, aluminum, and copper industries to support their unique production needs. Our solutions are trusted across a wide range of industrial applications, from automotive and aerospace to construction and general metal fabrication. We create the industry’s leading fixtures, racks, tongs for rolls, carts and more – each precisely designed to improve steel coil, bar, and plate handling within manufacturing settings.
Whether you’re looking to enhance workplace safety, increase efficiency, or integrate ergonomic lifting solutions into your production line, this page will guide you through everything you need to know about steel coil, bar, and plate handling equipment. From the types of specialized lifting devices to their key benefits, we provide the insights you need to choose the right solutions for your business.
What Is Steel Coil, Bar, & Plate Handling Solutions?
Steel coil, bar, and plate handling solutions refer to the specialized lifting equipment and cranes used in the metal manufacturing industry to safely move raw and semi-finished materials. These devices are essential for handling heavy and awkwardly shaped products, such as coils of steel, long bars, or large metal plates, that cannot be moved by hand.
- Who uses them? Steel coil, bar, and plate handling systems are used by manufacturers in industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, and metal fabrication.
- What do they do? They improve efficiency, reduce the risk of worker injuries, and ensure precise movement of heavy materials.
- Where are they used? These solutions are most commonly found in steel mills, aluminum plants, copper manufacturing facilities, and other industrial production environments.
- Why are they important? Without specialized lifting equipment, moving large metal components would slow production, create safety hazards, and risk damaging materials.
- How do they work? Solutions can include custom cranes, coil hooks, magnets, vacuum lifters, and tongs, all designed to integrate seamlessly with a manufacturer’s existing production line.
If your business needs trusted custom metal lifting systems, Givens Engineering has the expertise to design, engineer, and manufacture solutions built for your exact needs.
Specialized Equipment for Metal Handling
The Lightest Metal Handling Cranes on the Market
When working with raw materials, the weight and shape is often too much for a single operator to move and position, whether it be in metal coil, bar, or plate form. Givens Engineering makes some of the lightest cranes in the industry because being able to move safely, quickly, and frequently should never be an obstacle in your manufacturing process. Everything we make is designed to be as lightweight and user friendly as possible.
Specialty Hooks, Tongs & Magnets
Our specialty hooks and tongs, carrier beams, and magnets are uniquely designed for your workspace – custom designed to lift your piece safely and move it into place as quickly as the employees can work with the material. Pair your custom hooks and tongs with a lightweight G-Rail crane to maximize the efficiency of the movements when handling steel coils, bars, or plates.
Lifting Equipment for Steel Coils
We design, engineer, and fabricate coil hooks that are custom suited to your products and your existing equipment. We have been manufacturing coil hooks for metal manufacturers across North America with capacities as high as 60,000lbs for use with our customer’s multi ton cranes and forklifts.
Benefits of Custom Steel Coil, Bar, & Plate Handling Equipment
When it comes to heavy-duty manufacturing, generic equipment rarely delivers the safety and efficiency required for demanding production environments. Givens Engineering specializes in custom-built steel coil, bar, and plate handling equipment, offering advantages such as:
- Improved Workplace Safety – Reduce the risk of workplace accidents caused by manual lifting or improper equipment.
- Higher Productivity – Move coils, bars, and plates faster and more accurately to keep production lines running smoothly.
- Ergonomic Design – Lifting devices tailored to your team’s workflow to minimize fatigue and strain.
- Cost Efficiency – Reduce downtime, damaged materials, and long-term maintenance costs with solutions built to last.
- Seamless Integration – Custom equipment designed to work with your existing cranes, forklifts, or automation systems.
With decades of expertise, Givens Engineering creates lifting equipment that sets the standard for steel coil, bar, and plate handling in Canada.
Trusted Steel Coil, Bar, & Plate Handling Solutions
Every production line is different, which is why our lifting systems are built to fit the exact needs of your operation. From custom cranes to ergonomic lifting devices, our team designs solutions that integrate seamlessly with your existing processes and equipment.
Our engineers work closely with you to create reliable tools that improve safety, efficiency, and versatility, whether you’re moving heavy coils, long bars, or large plates.
Contact Givens Engineering today to discuss your project and get a custom quote for your lifting solution.
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