Crankshaft Handling Made Easy

Installing 45 lb. crankshafts into an engine block requires gentle handling and precision. The crankshaft has to be removed from the racks and placed very carefully in the engine block on the conveyer; otherwise the support bearing can be damaged. The equipment selected for this task was an Enclosed Track Crane System & “smart” Balancer. The design features of the track allow the crane to be moved with minimum effort into the exact position required.