Our new tractor drive for cranes, the ATS, is about half the weight of our traditional tractor drive, the AT (air tractor) or ET (electric tractor). The ATS weighs about 25 lb and can be carried in one hand. Dave Chivers, who developed the ATS, can explain it best: For its small size, the ATS has […]
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Introducing The World’s First* 3-Ton Aluminum Crane
We have developed a 3-ton crane where the bridge and runways are made of aluminum, making the bridge one of the most lightweight in the world. What makes it lightweight? It’s our classic G-Rail enclosed-track rail supported by our patented Slant Truss reinforcement. We combine that extremely light bridge with our electric disengageable […]
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Introducing The New GED56 All-Electric Gripper – A High Grip Force Gripper for Industrial Automation
Why are almost all grippers on robots, cranes and manipulators pneumatic? It’s because powerful electric grippers are, for all practical purposes, unavailable. To solve this problem, our electric grippers incorporate our patent-pending electric clamping actuator. This invention allows a gripper to close fast against any object with a powerful grip. Our electric grippers are tough and […]
Introducing the Electric Disengageable Tractor Drive for Cranes
That’s right, an all-electric disengageable tractor drive that disengages from the crane rail when the drive is not needed. A breakthrough in electric crane drive technology, this innovation offers increased flexibility, faster movement, and zero need for pneumatic systems, making it an ideal upgrade for bridge cranes and other crane systems. What Makes the Electric […]
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Redeveloped Articulated Jib Cranes with Improved Performance
We’ve reworked our line of articulated jib cranes to move the balancer to the midpoint of the arm. This engineering enhancement offers 2 advantages: Key Advantages of Articulated Jib Cranes Articulated jibs, in general, offer more engineering advantages over “straight” jibs: These features make articulated jibs ideal for workstation lifting systems, assembly lines, and confined workspaces. […]
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Extreme Load Test on G-Rail™ Light Crane Rail System
How Strong Is the G-Rail? C2000 G-Rail Load Test Results At Givens Engineering, load testing is a standard practice to ensure the reliability of our crane systems. On January 23, 2025, we conducted an “extreme” load test on our C2000 G-Rail crane rail, with results that emphasized the resilience of our bridge crane products. Testing […]
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Mobile Manipulators: Experience the Difference of Increased Maneuverability
What Are Mobile Manipulators? Mobile Industrial Manipulators are exactly as their name suggests – mobile! These systems are column-mounted onto a robust base, typically crafted from durable steel slabs or a concrete foundation. Due to their weight, moving them often requires the use of a forklift. Each mobile manipulator’s base is custom-designed to handle specific […]
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Low-Headroom Bridge Cranes: Solutions for Limited Space
Innovative Solutions for Low-Headroom Situations The Slant Truss was a breakthrough development in the design of bridge cranes, as it added massively to the strength of a rail while adding only minimal weight. But some headroom is added by the Slant Truss. Givens has developed a variety of methods of addressing the low-headroom issue. […]
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Givens Plant Expansion: A Milestone in Growth
We’re Growing! We have exciting news here at Givens! We have completed the construction of our new shop extension, which will enable us to continue growing alongside our customers. New Shop Extension Details Accommodating Bigger and Better Machinery The machinery we build just keeps getting bigger and more complex! More and more often we set […]
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Magnet End Effectors
A Smarter Way to Handle Metal Parts Handling metal parts can be challenging, especially when traditional gripping methods fail. For delicate designs, thin structures, or awkward placements, excessive pressure from gripper jaws can cause damage. Magnet end effectors offer a safer alternative by securely moving metal components without contact, preventing damage while increasing efficiency. Why […]
