O’Brien Installations Limited (O’Brien) is a manufacturer of overhead cranes, jib cranes, workstation cranes, gantry cranes and a supplier of commercial doors and loading dock equipment, serving the industry for over 50 years, with sales, service and manufacturing facilities in Burlington, Ontario and Memramcook, New Brunswick and a sales and service office in Quebec, Quebec. O‘Brien services include manufacturing, installation and service of under-running cranes, top-running cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, workstation bridge 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-specific requirements. We also offer 24-hour service and scheduled inspections to all makes and models of overhead cranes, hoists, industrial doors and 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 dock equipment.

1. YOUR MATERIAL HANDLING EXPERTS

2. BIG ENOUGH
TO KNOW
SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE
COMPANY
O’Brien Installations Limited (O’Brien) is a manufacturer
of overhead cranes, jib cranes, workstation cranes, gantry
cranes, monorail cranes, lifting beams and a supplier of
commercial doors and loading dock equipment, serving the
industry for over 50 years, with sales, service and manufacturing
facilities in Burlington, Ontario and Memramcook, New
Brunswick and a sales and service office in Quebec, Quebec.
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-specific
requirements. We also 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.
CRANES
DOORS AND DOCK EQ
Canadian owned and operated
24/7 SERVICES
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3. OVER
50
YEARS’
EXPERIENCE
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
QUIPMENT
Our highly trained customer service and support team is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week so your operation down-time 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.
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4. OVERHEAD CRANES
Maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime
O’Brien Top Running, Double Girder Overhead Crane
THE IDEAL LIFTING
SOLUTION
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
efficiency and profitability for you. You can be assured that
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
overhead cranes. We install the crane to meet your specific
requirements.
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DESIGNED
FOR YOUR
APPLICATION
FEATURES
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Capacities up to 400,000 lbs
Bridge spans up to 140 ft
Up to CMAA class F crane specification
Ceiling or floor mounted designs
Indoor and outdoor designs
OPTIONS
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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
Infinitely variable speed control
Electrical braking

5. TOP RUNNING DOUBLE GIRDER OVERHEAD CRANES
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.
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6. TOP RUNNING SINGLE GIRDER 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, allowing you to maximize the lifting
capabilities of your existing runway structure.
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7. UNDER RUNNING OVERHEAD CRANES
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 application.
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8. CRANE RUNWAYS
WHICH STRUCTURAL THE CRANE
ELEMENT IN YOUR BUILDING RUNWAY
IS MOST LIKELY TO FAIL? SYSTEM
Crane runways are subject to vertical stress, horizontal
stress, impact loads, pulling and lifting actions and thermal
expansion. Runway rails slip, girders deflect and rotate,
and columns deform. Of all structural elements in a plant
building, crane runways are among the most susceptible to
failure.
QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT OVERHEAD
CRANE SYSTEMS
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 great deal of movement and flexibility.
3. Have all potential structural building problems related to
the runway system been identified?
Runway problems can be avoided. O’Brien specialists build,
re-build, install and repair crane runway systems that save
customers from difficult, expensive and dangerous runway
breakdowns.
5. Does the fabricator have the necessary expertise
in welding and fitting to manufacture or re-build the
system?
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1. Has the system been designed by a qualified engineer?
2. Has the system been designed for the required duty
cycle and any working envirnoment problems?
4. Has the system been designed to all applicable
specifications and safety standards?
6. Do the installation crews have the necessary expertise?

9. CRANE KITS
Crane kits contain all the components needed to complete
the crane except the beam(s).
CRANE KITS INCLUDE
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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 accessorie(s)
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10. JIB CRANES
The most extensive line in North America
O’Brien Major Jib Cranes
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
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 variety of fixing
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
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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

11. WORKSTATION CRANES
Cranes manufactured to your specification
O’Brien MET-TRACK Floor Mounted Workstation Bridge 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
is configured with 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.
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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 requirement
Rigid runways offer superior load positioning
Enclosed track provides easy movement and long life
Installs on any standard 6” concrete floor
Multiple track profiles and span capabilities
CONFIGURATIONS
O’Brien MET-TRACK Floor Mounted
Workstation Crane
O’Brien MET-TRACK Ceiling Mounted
Workstation Crane
Licensed Partner
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12. GANTRY CRANES
Optimizing your workspaces
O’Brien Semi-Gantry Crane
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
the floor 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.
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.
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Capacities up to 50,000 lbs
Full and Semi Gantry Crane models run on a rail
attached to the floor or ground
Polyurethane wheels are optional for Semi-Gantry and
Portable Gantry models
CONFIGURATIONS
FULL GANTRY
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Capacities up to 20,000 lbs
Ideal for centralized
workstations
Ideal when existing
building structures are not
suitable to take overhead
cranes
PORTABLE GANTRY
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Capacities up to 50,000 lbs
Single or double girder
options available
Ideal for outdoor
applications
Capacities up to 11,000 lbs
Lightweight aluminium
design
4 portable parts on just 4
bolts

13. MONORAILS
Simple lifting with one beam
O’Brien Floor Mounted Monorail System
A monorail system is a simple lifting device with one stationary
beam that works with a hoist and trolley. With its lightweight design,
it can deliver materials from one specific location to another at
relatively quick speeds.
Our monorail system comes in two designs: ceiling and floor
mounted.
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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
O’Brien Lifting Beam
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.
FEATURES
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Swivel hooks with hook latches
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Fixed or adjustable hook positions
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Single or dual lifting points
Designed and manufactured to ASME
B30.20
Coil lifting beams
Magnet beams
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14. HOISTS
The most reliable lifting components
Street CX Chain Hoist
O’Brien’s offers a wide variety of hoists to suit your needs.
From 0.25 to 200 ton capacity, we offer a complete line of
electric chain and wire rope hoists.
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 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 ultra-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.
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Capacities up to 5 tonne
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

15. PERFORMANCE
THROUGH
EVOLUTION
AND
INNOVATION
STREET ZX WIRE ROPE HOIST
The ZX hoist sets the benchmark in the crane industry. It provides a series
of unique benefits for the user. ZX epitomizes intelligent design for easy
load handling, impressive performance and exceptional safety levels.
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Capacities up to 50 tons
Fast 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 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
for higher duty classifications and/or faster lifting speeds or with greater
lifting heights than competitor hoists. The open plan design makes servicing
and maintenance economical.
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Capacities up to 200 tons
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
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16. DOORS & DOCK EQUIPMENT
Quality products you can count on
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
properly the first time.
OPTIONS
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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.
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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
• Trucks Shelters

17. CONFIGURATIONS
OVERHEAD SECTIONAL DOORS
ROLLING STEEL DOORS
Ideal for all commercial and industrial projects
Fast and low maintenance doors
FIRE DOORS AND SHUTTERS
HIGH SPEED DOORS
Protect property and people safely
The safest and fastest choice for your doors
RUBBER DOORS
LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT
Unmatched durability and reliability
Improve your efficiency with loading equipment
SPECIALTY DOORS
GATE OPERATORS
Application specific - designed for your needs
Essential for daily operations
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18. COMPLETE MAINTENANCE & TRAINING
We have everything you need, and more
CRANE, DOOR AND
CRANE MODERNIZATION
LOADING DOCK SERVICES & RELOCATIONS
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
downtime. Since we have one of the largest service fleets
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 Service is
available 365 days a year to give you the help you need
as soon as possible. Call us any time of the day or night,
and we’ll be on the job fast with the right parts and the right
people to fix the problem and get you up and running.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
Our complete inspection service conforms with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act 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.
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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
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Re-engineering to meet new production requirements
Crane structural modifications for increased capacity
Runway modifications for increased coverage and
capacity
Electrical systems
Control systems
Mechanical systems
Hoists - remanufactured or new
Recertification of modernized equipment

19. CRANE OPERATOR
TRAINING
Our Operator Training Programs cover topics specific to your
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.
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
will be sure to find 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
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Rope guides
Wire ropes
Brake parts
Pendant parts
Contactors
VARIOUS DOOR & DOCK PARTS INCLUDE
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Cables
Dock bumpers
Hinges
Motor components
Rollers
Slats and section replacements
Springs
Weather Strips
WE ARE
PROUD
MEMBERS OF
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50
YEARS’
EXPERIENCE
Visit us online at www.obrieninstall.com
HEAD OFFICE
ATLANTIC DIVISION
QUEBEC DIVISION
O’Brien Installations Limited
4435 Corporate Drive
Burlington, Ontario
Canada L7L 5T9
O’Brien Material Handling
30 Principale Street
Memramcook, New Brunswick
Canada E4K 1A6
O’Brien Installations Limitée
1405 rue St. Jean-Baptiste, bur. 114
Quebec City, Quebec
Canada G2E 5L1
Tel: 905-336-8245
Fax: 905-331-6494
Tel: 506-855-1525
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