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!
As a leading Canadian overhead crane company, you might think that we are solely focused on material handling solutions above the ground. While it’s not uncommon to hear the phrase, “there’s a crane for that!” when our crane sales team is presented with a specific customer application, sometimes adding another overhead crane is not the most efficient solution for increasing productivity and efficiency. In truth, material handling involves more than just lifting solutions in the air.
At Kristian Electric, we are thrilled to offer our customers a fresh solution for their material handling needs on the shop floor. If you’re in search of an efficient and hassle-free method for moving materials of all sizes, shapes, and types, meet transfer cars – your go-to alternative for ground-level transportation.
What is a transfer car?
Think of a transfer car as a ground-level crane without a hoist, designed to move materials on rails. Running on the shop floor level, industrial transfer cars can be used to transport heavy material between crane bays, from production to the warehouse, and even just from one workstation to another. Transfer cars are also commonly referred to as material carts, transfer carts or transfer carriages.
Like overhead bridge cranes, transfer cars can be motorized or non-motorized (push-pull), depending on your specific application and facility requirements. For motorized transfer cars, power can be distributed through a cable reel, drag chain or battery power.
Motorized transfer cars share many components with overhead cranes, consisting of:
Modular Wheel system or Boogie system
Drive (geared motor)
Control station (pendant controller or radio control system)
Power supply system for drives (cable reel, drag chain, or battery-powered)
Working with our valued partners at Demag Cranes, the similarities don’t just stop there. Our transfer car solutions utilize Demag Drive Technology and Demag wheel block systems; components that we have sold, serviced, and worked with everyday for over forty years.
After decades utilizing Demag drive systems on overhead cranes across Canada, we can apply that experience to design custom transfer cars for your specific application with units we know offer a high reliability and long service life with a minimum maintenance requirement.
What industries can benefit from transfer cars?
The applications of transfer cars are virtually limitless. If you move heavy loads, transfer cars are a versatile solution to move materials safely and efficiently with a minimal operational footprint.
Industrial transfer cars are ideal for industries such as:
Metal Production (including steel foundries, steel plants, aluminum factories, and metallurgy)
Industrial Facilities (including warehouses, shipyards, and processing industries)
Resource Extraction (including coal and mining)
Steel and Steel-Related Manufacturing (including steel manufacturing and structural steel manufacturing)
Diverse Manufacturing (including plastic pipes, vessel rolls, oil & gas, and crane manufacturing)
Food Processing Industry
Could a transfer car work for your application?
Whether you are transferring goods between bays or handling raw materials, Kristian Electric can provide a transfer car material handling solution specific to your facility’s application. With both standard tailor-made and customized systems available, our team can work with you to learn about your individual process and determine the best transfer car option for your production needs.
Since transfer cars can be designed and built custom to your industry, facility, and production process, we can offer a variety of possible options. To safely move different types of material and components, we can provide a flat top for your transfer car or a customized top for materials such as vessel rolls or cylindrical components. We can build transfer cars in capacities ranging from one to sixty tons depending on what safe working load is needed for your inter-bay, intra plant movement.
Further customization can be offered by utilizing Demag’s broad range of wheel blocks and drive solutions. Demag Z cylindrical-rotor motors are optimized for VFD and inverter-controlled applications, allowing precise control of motor speed and torque, which benefit transfer car applications where variable speeds, acceleration, and deceleration may be required.
If we determine your transfer car will face demanding conditions such as frequent stops and starts, we may recommend Demag KB conical-rotor brake motors, which are specifically designed for high-frequency cycling and braking applications. Equipped with an integrated brake system, KB motors can exert efficient and precise control over braking without substantial wear and tear – unlike conventional motors.
Ultimately, we will choose a transfer car configuration depending on the specific requirements of the task and the environment in which it operates, allowing us to provide a customized solution for each application.
See for yourself how transfer cars work in this video from our friends at Demag:
Are you ready to improve your material handling processes with a ground-level transfer car solution? Can implementing a transfer car alleviate one of your current production bottlenecks and help you streamline your operations? Would a transfer car system even work for your materials?
We can answer all these questions and more.
Our Kristian Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon team members are always ready to chat and determine solutions to increase the efficiency, reliability and safety of your material handling processes.
Whether your business is only a few kilometers away from our shops or on the other side of Canada – our material handling experts are ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way.
Contact us today to learn more about if a transfer car may work for you!
(And if you are curious about any other Demag products — such as cranes, hoists, motors or spare parts, don’t forget Kristian Electric is Western Canada’s Demag Stocking Dealer)
