Getting the right overhead crane parts shouldn’t involve delays, poor fit, or inconsistent quality. That’s why G.W. Becker, Inc. has invested in new high-capacity machining equipment. These upgrades allow us to produce custom crane components faster and with greater accuracy, all in-house, while also expanding our capacity for both crane and non-crane related work.
Whether you need a hoist drum, crane wheel, brake wheel, or load block, we now have greater machining capability and capacity to support your operation with faster lead times and dependable quality.
Solve Crane Downtime with Faster, In-House Machining
Our new machines are purpose-built for heavy-duty crane parts that were traditionally harder to source or required outsourcing. This investment allows us to reduce turnaround times and improve precision on even the most complex or oversized components.
Machining Large Crane Parts with Precision
We now have the ability to machine parts up to 28 inches in diameter and over 6,600 pounds. This vertical lathe is ideal for producing large hoist drums, sheaves, and brake wheels that require tight tolerances and balanced rotation.
Customer benefit: Fewer delays and stronger part performance thanks to in-house control over every step.
Versatile Vertical Machining for Crane Components
Vertical machining center excels at precision work with faster cycle times. We now have the flexibility to produce smaller, more detailed crane parts like couplings, wheels, and load block components — all machined to your specifications.
Customer benefit: Shorter lead times on high-mix, low-volume parts with exact fit.
Extended-Length Hoist Drums and More
With a 160-inch machining length and over 5,100 ft-lbs of torque, we can machine extra-long components such as hoist drums, shafts, or structural elements.
Customer benefit: Ability to build or replace oversized parts without outsourcing or cutting corners.
Compact Power for High-Precision Turning
Our newest addition to the machine shop is designed to handle medium-sized crane components with speed and accuracy. With a 12-inch swing capacity, advanced CNC controls, and multi-tasking capabilities, this machine can efficiently produce everything from couplings to smaller drum sections, reducing reliance on external suppliers.
Customer benefit: Faster turnaround for medium-sized parts while maintaining the precision and quality you expect from our in-house machining capabilities.
Horizontal Boring for End Trucks and Fabricated Assemblies
Perfect for large, heavy fabricated parts like end trucks, wheel blocks, and gear housings. This machine delivers precise bores, bolt patterns, and machined mounting surfaces that keep everything aligned.
Customer benefit: Higher reliability and fewer field corrections because every critical surface is machined in-house.
Precision-Machined Crane Parts, Built to Perform
Our in-house machine shop now delivers more of the crane parts you rely on, built faster, with full quality control, and engineered to match your application. Parts we now produce more efficiently include:
Hoist Drums – machined from billet or cast, balanced and built to your specs
Brake Wheels & Brake Wheel Assemblies – precisely cut, balanced, and compatible with all major systems
Crane Wheels & Crane Wheel Assemblies- deep hardened, finished to tight tolerances for long wear
Load Blocks and Sheaves – custom-configured to your reeving and capacity
Shank Hooks – available up to 300 tons with safety latch and cam features
End Trucks – engineered and machined for smooth travel, proper alignment, and long-term reliability
Specialized for Overhead Crane Applications
G.W. Becker, Inc. builds components for overhead traveling cranes. Unlike general machine shops, we design with crane-specific performance in mind, from torque loads to wear resistance and safety.
Our full range of in-house capabilities includes:
- CNC and manual machining
- AWS D1.1 and D14.1 certified welding
- 72,000 sq. ft. manufacturing space with 50-ton lifting capacity
- NDT, metallurgy evaluation, hardness testing, and laser alignment
- Reverse engineering and full design support
Save Time. Improve Reliability. Work With a Crane-Focused Team.
We understand how critical overhead cranes are to your operation. By expanding our machining capabilities, we’re reducing your lead times, improving reliability, and giving you better control over your crane components, all from a single source.
If you’re dealing with hard-to-find parts or tired of the delays from outside vendors, let’s talk. We’re ready to help.
Expanded Machining Capacity & Capabilities for Any Application
With more equipment, more horsepower, and more machining envelope than ever before, our shop now supports a wider range of industrial parts beyond overhead crane components. We can take on large fabricated pieces, precision-machined components, and general industrial work that previously required outsourcing, giving customers more flexibility, faster turnaround, and one reliable source for complex machining projects.
These upgrades give us the flexibility to support far more than crane components. Along with hoist drums and wheels, we can machine industrial parts, custom fabrications, and one-off pieces your operation depends on.
Whether the job is crane-related or not, our team delivers the tight tolerances, consistent quality, and quick turnaround that come from keeping the work in-house.