Did you know that a workstation bridge crane played an essential part of creating a one-of-a-kind claw machine game out of a GMC truck bed?
Here at Kristian Electric, we like to say that the overhead crane business has its ups and downs. However, one of the most rewarding aspects of our business is using our decades of knowledge and experience to find the best lifting solutions for our customers.
This year, we had the opportunity to apply our expertise by assisting the Exhibit Studio team in creating a giant pickup claw machine game for the 2023 Calgary Stampede. Working with an idea from Momentum Worldwide, Exhibit Studio designed a system to have users move the claw from a control station that simulated driving a GMC Denali. A camera was mounted on the claw, allowing users to get a bird’s-eye view of the truck bed, where they could try to retrieve hard-coated styrofoam prize boxes. These boxes featured different graphics representing various exciting prizes, including Yeti coolers, kayaks, BBQs, and more.
When Exhibit Studio realized they needed a crane to turn this vision into reality, they turned to our team at Kristian Electric Calgary. Sales representative Leonard Forcey, responsible for finding the right overhead crane solution, started by gathering all the project details.
Every new crane solution begins with a detailed consultation and plan by our team of experts, considering all aspects of the project, including lifting application, project timelines, facility limitations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
After reviewing the scope of work and project details, Leonard determined that a freestanding workstation bridge crane would be the optimal crane system for the giant claw machine. This crane would not only be fully motorized but also equipped with a full remote-control function that could work with Exhibit Studio’s custom control system to move the claw up and down. “Considering what they needed [the crane] to do,” he explained, “I knew a workstation crane would be the best fit for providing full movement for this project.”
Although the custom aluminum claw used for the claw machine weighed less than 50 lbs, we supplied a Spanco freestanding workstation bridge crane with a 2000 lbs lifting capacity.
The next challenge was meeting the project timeline. The GMC pickup giant claw machine game was needed for the Calgary Stampede in July, giving us just a few weeks. With the optimal crane solution in place, our next step was organizing the construction, painting, and shipping of the workstation crane to meet the project’s tight schedule.
Having been in the crane and hoist supply business for over fifty years, Kristian Electric has built strong, long-lasting relationships with our extensive dealer network. These relationships came in handy when we needed them most. The remarkable team at Spanco in Las Vegas manufactured, custom painted, and shipped the workstation crane to our Calgary team in just twenty days.
With the custom workstation crane in hand, it was finally time to install it on-site at the Calgary Stampede. While these workstation crane systems are typically designed to anchor in 6 inches of solid concrete, the temporary nature of this project meant that we needed to find an alternative, less-permanent solution for crane installation. Our Kristian Calgary team enlisted a structural engineer to mount the workstation crane on rig mats to ensure its stability during the 10 days of the Calgary Stampede without permanent installation.
As you can imagine, turning a workstation crane into a giant claw machine game required more than just the crane. To learn more about this incredible project, we encourage you to check out Exhibit Studio’s writeup on their blog.
Kristian Electric was thrilled to collaborate with the Exhibit Studio team to provide a custom freestanding workstation bridge crane for this one-of-a-kind GMC giant claw game. While the crane business is full of ups and downs, this partnership was unquestionably one of the most exciting projects we have completed in the past few years!
If you are considering building your own giant claw machine or just in need of a custom crane solution in Calgary, Edmonton or Saskatoon – please contact our team at Kristian Electric today!
After almost sixty years fixing welders and welding equipment for customers across Western Canada, it’s hard to talk about welder repair without mentioning us here at Kristian Electric! After all, we’ve built our company name on the strength and knowledge of our welder service division.
Whether you have an obsolete welder that isn’t even showing up on Google, or you’re seeking an authorized Miller or Lincoln Electric repair center to handle your warranty claim, we take pride in being one of the first places you can turn to for help. With locations in Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatoon, we’re dedicated to keeping welders running smoothly across the Canadian prairies, one service at a time.
With all of our years repairing welding equipment, can you believe that we’ve never created a comprehensive list covering all the different types of welders, welding accessories, and other welding equipment we can work on for our customers? We can’t. So we put our best heads together to create a full list of the welding equipment we can repair and service.
If you’re looking for repair, service or maintenance for a specific type of welder or welding equipment, simply check our list below to see if it’s included in our service offerings.
If your equipment isn’t on the list, don’t hesitate to contact us for a quick response to confirm whether we can work on it in our shops!
Welding Equipment We Service & Repair in Calgary, Edmonton & Saskatoon
Electric Welders
Transformer-based and inverter-based electric welders
Air-cooled, water-cooled, and self-shielded flux cored MIG guns
Push pull and spool guns
Air-cooled and water-cooled TIG torches
Welding helmets
Running gears and small tow-behind trailers
Welding and control cables
Welding remotes
Welding positioner remotes
Electrode holders
Ground clamps
Foot pedals
Welding Equipment
Portable and industrial welding fume extractors
Rod/electrode stabilizing ovens
Welding Manipulators
Weld positioners
Benchtop portable welding positioners
Vessel rolls
Floor turntables
Induction Heating Equipment
Miller ProHeat induction heating equipment
Miller ProHeat induction heating accessories, including liquid-cooled cables and air-cooled cables
Plasma Cutters & CNC Plasma Equipment
Plasma cutting systems from brands including Hypertherm, Miller & more
Handheld plasma cutting torches
NOTE: We will be releasing a separate list of plasma equipment we can service and repair soon! If you do not see your equipment on the short list above, please contact us to verify if we can service or repair your particular type of equipment.
If you’ve confirmed that your welder or welding equipment is on our list, check out our website to learn more about the repair, service and maintenance we offer!
Welding Equipment Service & Repair
Welder Warranty Depot
Welder Winterization
Welder & Welding Equipment Calibrations
Welder & Welding Equipment Rentals
Induction Heating Equipment Service & Maintenance
Used Welders & Welding Equipment for Sale
The Kristian Electric welder service departments in Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatoon are ready to help you out with whatever you need. Come into our branches to say hi, grab some stickers and book in your welding equipment today. We’ll take care of you.
Kristian Electric Ltd. is excited to welcome our partners at AlumaReel Canada into our showroom displays in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon! If you are looking for mobile products such as cable reels for your welding rig, we have AlumaReel for sale at all Kristian Electric locations.
If you are not familiar with AlumaReel, they are a Canadian family business that offers innovative welding products and solutions for your mobile welding rig. We encourage our customers to stop by our showrooms for a sneak peek at what their welding truck set up could be like with the addition of quality AlumaReel products.
We are excited to carry AlumaReel’s most popular products, available in both black Sandtex coating and clear coated polished aluminum options, including:
1. Welding Cable Reel (WCR-100)
500 amp rating
Easy cable hook up
Durable powder coat finish
Aluminum construction
Light weight
No rustable parts
Ball bearings used on all rotating parts
Easy and smooth hand crank
Holds approx 125 feet 2/0 cable, 150 feet of 1/0 when used with Kupferlock Theft Control
150 feet of 2/0 or 175 feet of 1/0 will not work with Kupferlock Theft Control Cable
Bolts provided for cable connections
PVC and nylon isolation
2. 6 Wire Electric Reel (EC6-100)
Single & dual entry available
For electrical cord use or remote control
14 gauge internal wiring
Continuous electric connections in both winding and unwinding
Less than 1 milliohm resistance
Maintenance free slip rings
Contacts designed for zero wear
Easy wire hook up, no disassembling required
Hold 100 to 125 feet wire depending on cable size
Up to 30 amp load capacity
As well as the Oxy-Axetylene Hose Reel (2HR-100) and Reel Security Lock System (RSL-12)!
All Kristian Electric locations in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon have access to their wide array of other products and accessories, including:
3-Wire Electrical Reel (EC3-100)
Propane Reel (1HR-100)
Shielding Gas Reel (1HR-Shield)
Air Reel 3/8” or ½” (AIR-100 38 or AIR-100 0.5)
Air Reel ¾” (AIR-100 .75)
1 Reel Mounting Post (RP-012)
2 Reel Mounting Post (RP-024)
3 Reel Mounting Post (RP-036)
4 Reel Mounting Post (RP-048)
Toolboxes
Toolbox Accessories
Welding Skids
Did you know?
When you visit AlumaReel’s website, you can configure a 3D Welding Rig for your specific truck and produce a plan to create the welding rig you have always dreamed of! You can also download the certification for the Reel Rig for any job requirements you may have.
AlumaReel x Kristian Electric
AlumaReel’s heavy duty remote reels coupled with Kristian Electric’s patented remote and wire set-up gives our customers exactly what they need to utilize power and amperage control from up to 100 feet away from their welding machines! Combining AlumaReel and Kristian Electric welding equipment is ideal for everyday use or as a back up to your existing wireless remote set up. We highly recommend every welder utilize this combination for ultimate welding performance.
Through our partnership with AlumaReel, the whole team here at Kristian Electric is excited to find another avenue to bring our customers’ needs and wants to the table. It’s our mission to ensure you are always satisfied with the products you are purchasing from our independent welder shop.
And don’t forget about service — our Welder Service Division in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon also offers install, service and repair of all AlumaReel products.
Stop by at any Kristian Electric branch in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon to chat about AlumaReel’s product offerings today or use our website now to contact our team today.
If you’re searching for trusted Demag parts and service in Canada, you’ve come to the right place. At Kristian Electric, we know Demag gear is built to last — and we’re here to keep it running like new.
Demag DMR hoist — ideal for overhead crane systems, available from Kristian Electric.
At Kristian Electric Ltd., we’re proud to be your authorized Demag distributor in Canada — and your go-to partner for all things Demag, from replacement parts and hard-to-find components to fully serviced used cranes that are ready to roll.
Hard-to-Find Demag Parts? Not a Problem.
Let’s face it: Demag makes great cranes, but getting the right parts — especially for older models — can be tricky. That’s where our team shines. We’ll work with you to identify exactly what you need and do our best to track down even the most hard-to-find or discontinued Demag parts. We’re your trusted source for Demag parts and service in Canada.
We stock:
Motors, brakes, gearboxes
Contactors, relays, control boards
Hoist ropes, rope drums, trolley wheels
Pendant stations and replacement buttons
Not sure where to find that part? Give us a part number — or even just a description — and we’ll do our best to track it down. We’ve helped many customers find discontinued or hard-to-source Demag components.
Used Demag Cranes — Without the Risk
The Demag DH wire rope hoist — available new or serviced at Kristian Electric across Canada.
Need a crane but not looking to buy brand-new? We’ve got used Demag cranes and hoists that have been inspected, cleaned, and brought back to top shape by our certified technicians.
We’re proud to be a full-service shop for Demag and other leading crane brands. Whether you’re dealing with a simple brake swap or a complete system overhaul, our team of certified techs is ready to help — fast. Our team is trusted across Alberta and Saskatchewan for certified Demag parts and service in Canada.
We Know Demag
We’ve been in this business since 1964, and we’ve worked with Demag equipment in just about every application you can imagine:
Celebrate Our Anniversary with Hands-On Welding Demos and Exclusive Discounts!
We’re excited to announce a special event to mark our 60th year in business next week at Kristian Electric Saskatoon! Join us on Thursday, July 25, from 8 am to 4 pm for our exclusive Miller Demo Day, featuring the Miller Road Show trailer. This is a fantastic opportunity for Saskatchewan’s welders and fabricators to get hands-on experience with the latest products from Miller and Hobart.
Enjoy special pricing on all Miller welding machines ordered on July 25!
We are also offering:
42% off select Bernard BTB MIG Guns
Special pricing on Hobart rod & wire
Special pricing on 5 Ton Demag hoists in stock
Hands-On Welding Demos with the Miller Road Show Trailer
Try out the newest Miller welding and cutting equipment — including processes such as:
AC/DC TIG (GTAW)
Pulsed TIG (GTAW-P)
Pulsed MIG and Accu-Pulse MIG (GMAW-P)
Flux-Core (FCAW)
DC Stick (SMAW)
Air Plasma Cutting
Aluminum
Get Insights from Miller’s Product Specialist
We will have a Miller Welders product specialist onsite all day to provide expert advice, consultation and answer any questions you may have about Miller welding equipment or Hobart consumables!
Exclusive Induction Weld Preheating Demos
Our induction heating specialist, Kelsey Serink, from Edmonton will be onsite all day to provide an exclusive look at Miller induction heating equipment. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge and insights from an industry expert!
Kelsey will be available to answer all your questions, demonstrate the latest technology, and discuss the benefits of using induction heating for your welding projects. If you are curious about how induction heating can improve your efficiency and reduce costs, this is the perfect chance to learn more. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Proheat 35 and ArcReach Heater in action!
Welding, Cutting & Induction Heating Equipment Available for Demo:
Miller Machines:
Millermatic 211 MIG Welder
Millermatic 255 MIG/Pulsed MIG Welder
Deltaweld 350 MIG Welder
Multimatic 215 Multiprocess Welder
Multimatic 220 AC/DC Multiprocess Welder
Multimatic 235 Multiprocess Welder
Dynasty 210 TIG Welder
Bobcat 3 Phase (Kohler) GFCI Engine Driven Welder
Spectrum 375 X-TREME Plasma Cutter
XR-AlumaPro Push-Pull Gun
ProHeat 35 with Rolling Inductor
ArcReach Heater with XMT 350 Power Source
Hobart Filler Metals Welding Consumables:
FABCO Triple 7
FABCOR EDGE XP
FABSHIELD XLR8
HOBART 418 (7018)
MAXAL 4943
Our team will be serving burgers and refreshments to all attendees starting at 10 am.
Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Whether you’re looking to upgrade your equipment or learn more about the latest advancements in welding technology, our Saskatoon demo day is the perfect opportunity.
We can’t wait to see you there to help us celebrate 60 years in business!
