Kristian Electric Ltd

Kristian offers in-depth troubleshooting and full analysis of all components on both electric and gas-driven #welders and can take care of everything from an oil change to a complete rebuild. #welderservice #welderwarranty #welderrepair #weld #weldernation #welding

Installing a top running, single girder bridge crane, complete with R&M Spacemaster wire rope #hoist back in the fall of 2019. #overheadcranes #cranes #bridgecranes #eotcranes R&M Materials Handling, Inc.

The Classic Series #welding helmet from Miller Welders is now features #ClearLight Lens Technology which allows more colors of the visible light spectrum to come through the lens for natural, accurate tones. Learn more: http://ow.ly/Nh1a50EucSf

Cutting 14" steel pipe with a 1/2" wall for a jib crane that is being manufactured in our #Edmonton fab shop. The pipe was cut using a #Hypertherm Powermax65 with a long barrel machine torch on a beveller. Utilizing plasma cutting for this step creates a perfect cut and makes for very minimal cleanup. #plasmacutting #albertaindustry #albertamanufacturing Hypertherm North America

Early morning load-up of test weights. #loadtesting #overheadcranes #overheadlifting #liftingequipment

Wayne and Claire testing out 30+ year old radio headset systems that our crane techs used back in the day to communicate, long before the cellphone was a thing. And guess what! They still work! #fridayfun #smileitsfriday #oldtechnology #vintagetech #craneoperator #craneoperators

Throwback to the install of this 30 ton top running double girder with bogie end trucks. These specialized end trucks allowed us to install the crane bridge piece by piece, which is useful when there is limited headroom indoors for mobile equipment. Similar to installing two top running single girder cranes on the same runway, except the end trucks are bolted or pined together to become a TRDG crane. #overheadcranes #eotcranes #cranes #crane #bridgecranes #bridgecrane #materialhandling #liftingequipment #albertamanufacturing #albertaindustry

Gerat is giving this little Millermatic 211 Auto-set from Miller Welders a quick tune-up.

During the construction of their new #Calgary processing facility, Lovingly Made Ingredients reached out to Kristian to provide a crucial addition to their first processing line with a bulk loading system. The Meatless Farm

Kristian co-workers enjoying some food and libations after work. Circa 1975. #tbt #throwbackthursday #tbthursday #vintagepics #vintagecalgary #familybusiness #familycompany #yyc #calgary

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The Powermax105 from Hypertherm North America is a portable, heavy-duty 1-1/4" plasma system with cutting speeds 340% faster than oxyfuel. Learn more: http://ow.ly/D9xX50EnCLp

Installing runways for a top-running bridge crane installation at a #Calgary waste water treatment facility expansion back in 2013. #albertaindustry #albertamanufacturing #overheadcranes #cranes #bridgecranes #liftingequipment #materialhandling

Check out our huge selection of used and refurbished equipment that will keep you right on budget! See it all here: https://www.kristian.ca/usedequipment

A 15 ton bridge #crane rolling out of our #fabrication shop and on its way to an installation at an #Edmonton manufacturing facility. #overheadcranes #bridgecranes #cranes #albertamanufacturing

Some people go antiquing for old art and dinnerware, we on the other hand, have a different kind of collection. From vintage hoists and welding machines, to old manuals and safety posters, we have all kinds of treasures. Even toys! #antiques #antiquetools #fridayfun

Our Calgary shop is seeing skies of blue and clouds of white... #happymonday #whatawonderfulworld #weld #welding #welder #weldernation #welders

#Throwback to the early 90's and a couple Kristian employees installing radio signaling #equipment on top of #draglines at #Syncrude jobsite in #FortMcMurray. #throwback #tbt #albertaindustry #oilandgas #albertamanufacturing #giantsofmining #pipeline #oilsands

An HVAC unit producer at their state-of-the-art #manufacturing plant in the South Foothills #Industrial Park of #Calgary, began looking at doubling the size of their existing facility. Kristian was awarded the contract for the supply and #installation of four #Demag double girder, top running bridge #cranes and three runway systems for their new expansion. Our biggest #challenge arose when the manufacturing of the cranes would not be finished before our customer closed in the...ir new building, leaving our project coordinator and his team with the tricky task of assembling these very large cranes directly on the #runways. Which is no easy task! How do you put together cumbersome pieces of #steel while 30 feet in he air? Well our installation team found a way. First the #endtrucks were secured to the #runway systems, then, very carefully, each #girder was #installed one at a time. It was a tedious undertaking and took a great amount of #teamwork but once again we persevered and 10 months after the award of the contract, this #crane project was complete; #loadtested, #commissioned, and turned over to our very happy customer.

WE ARE HIRING! Are you a Journeyman Electrician or Millwright? Our Saskatoon location is looking for an experienced Overhead Crane Technician to join the team. Apply here: http://ow.ly/rtIi50EgV9t

All Kristian Electric locations will be closed today, February 19th, for inventory. We will re-open with regular business hours on Monday February 22nd.

Top-running or under-running. What's better? Find out here: http://ow.ly/q9Ny50Dy4jq #cranes #crane #bridgecrane #overheadlifting #liftingequipment #materialhandling

Did you know that Miller Welders commissioned Orange County Choppers to create a custom #Miller Chopper in celebration of their 75th anniversary back in 2004? And did you know that we were invited to see it in person? Learn more here: http://ow.ly/SsXo50EboTm #smileitsfriday #fridayfun #tgif #orangecountychoppers #millerwelders

Did you know that Kristian sells used hoists of all makes and models? Like this refurbished Yale Lift Tech chain hoist recently purchased by a happy customer. You can see all of our used equipment sales here: http://ow.ly/O2L350DxQFi

Kristian will be closed today (April 2nd) for Easter, and will re-open with regular business hours on Monday April 5th. Happy Easter everyone!

With recent concerns regarding COVID-19 we at Kristian Electric are taking actions to safeguard the health and safety of our employees and customers.

Miller Welders introduces the new Wireless Interface Control on select Trailblazer 325 and Big Blue models. Now you can have full control of your machine in the palm of your hand. Learn More: http://ow.ly/Q5Mk50BD4TE

It is officially autumn, and we all know what that means...winter is just around the corner. Do you have your #welding machine ready for the cold months ahead? We can help. See how: https://www.kristian.ca/winterization

What makes a company strong? #tbt #throwbackvideo #throwbackthursday

Did you know that Kristian is a full warranty centre for #Miller, #Lincoln, Air Liquide, #Esab, #Hypertherm, #Kohler, #Onan, #Thermadyne and more? Plus we offer both on-site and in-shop services for your convenience! Learn more: http://ow.ly/uX3650Bz8C4

A 40 Ton double box girder overhead #crane manufactured and installed in a production facility in #Calgary. This facility would be used to produce concrete pipes in a high production environment, and an overhead crane was required to manage the extreme material handling needs. This top running crane spans 78 feet and is equipped with #Demag wire rope hoists. #cranes #overheadcranes #liftingequipment Demag Cranes North America

TIG (tungsten inert gas) #welding is used to make precise, critical #welds when joining metals such as mild steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. Miller Welders has a full array of #TIG machines perfect for any job. See them here: https://www.kristian.ca/tigwelders

Keith and Len both agree that things are looking up! #seewhatididthere #fridayfun #smileitsfriday

#Throwback to 2013 and an installation of a 2 tonne top running bridge #crane, complete with custom cover, at a #Calgary waste water facility. #throwbackthursday #tbt #tbthursday

Bart is all smiles as he works on replacing an electric hoist rotor. #hoist #hoists #hoistrepair #liftingequipment #chainhoist #chainhoists #overheadlifting

Did you know that Kristian can provide a full range of Miller Welders Induction Heating products as well maintenance, training and calibrations? Learn more: http://ow.ly/Ve2750BrmIF

Kristian was happy to supply #SaskatchewanHighways with a #Rapol welding positioner for their #fabrication of sanding truck dump boxes. Not only will this increase their facility production time but minimize safety issues as well. #saskatchewan #welding #weld #welder

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All of us at Kristian would like to send a congratulations to J.D. Neuhaus Group for their 275th anniversary! Since 1745 JDN has been a world leader in pneumatic and hydraulic hoists and crane systems. Their products are engineered for the most extreme climates and locations and Kristian Electric is very proud to be a distributor. Congratulations!

NEW from Miller Welders The Multimatic 235 multiprocess welder. Built for Manufacturing, fabrication, MRO & construction professionals looking for an easy-to-use, versatile welder that has high output and duty cycle in a portable package. See it here: http://ow.ly/EbVt50Bm5vh

When a new overhead #crane is installed or if any physical changes have occurred to the crane system itself, a series of weight assessment protocol is mandatory for the #safety of all workers and employees. More: http://ow.ly/DsWp50Bh3yp #testweights #loadtest #loadtesting

Gerry is just finishing a tune-up on a Lincoln Electric DC-400 for a customer. #welder #weld #welderrepair #welderservice #welding #welders

#Throwback to the mid 2000's and a completed 7.5 Tonne #Demag bridge crane leaving our old 184th street shop in #Edmonton. #throwbackthursday #tbt #tbthursday #vintageedmonton Demag Cranes North America

Kristian techs installing a 66' span, 10 Ton TRDG bridge crane at a #Saskatchewan farm recently. The #crane was outfitted with two #Demag 5 ton hoists and will be put to use in the farms maintenance shop. Demag Cranes North America

Two new top running, double girder bridge #cranes with capacities of 20 and 50 tons and one reconditioned 15 ton top running double girder #crane, for a #Saskatoon industrial facility. Kristian was also commissioned to construct and install a 230’ runway system in the facility. These runways included twenty support columns around 20’ in height each. #Demag DH 1000 wire rope #hoists completed the package.

Kristian #crane techs load testing a manual chain hoist at a #Calgary energy centre.

Safety is a top priority for us at Kristian, as shown by our Calgary staff as they demonstrate Covid protocol during a routine fire drill. #safetyfirst #safetyaboveall #covidprotocol

#ThrowBack to 2010, when Kristian installed a curved monorail system for a Drumheller watse water treatment facility, complete with #Kito chain #hoist. #throwbackthrusday

We at Kristian Electric are taking action to safeguard the health and safety of our employees and customers while still providing you with all of your parts and servicing needs. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/MRPh50B92vJ

Production meeting, social distancing style! #crane #cranes #socialdistancing #productionmeetings #overheadcranes

This #Budgit hoist just had all it's bearings and seals replaced during it's 5 year #inspection from one of our #crane techs. Is it time to have your shop hoists inspected? Give us a call!

Peek-a-boo Barry, we see you! Miller Welders #millerwelders #fridayfun #tgif #smileitsfriday

Before man-lifts became the norm, our Kristian techs had to construct scaffolding in order to repair overhead #cranes, as shown in this mid 70's #throwback pic. #throwbackthursday #tbt #tbthursday

Kristian Electric has many valued customers, some of which we have worked with many times over the past 56 years. One such company is a Calgary based pipe bending specialist and for more than 10 years we played a prominent role in their material handling needs. 2005 - Manufacture & install 2 - 5 ton TRSG Demag Cranes as well as install a pre-built 15Ton TRSG Demag. 2007 - Manufacture & install a 5 ton TRSG Demag.... 2013 - Manufacture & install a 10 ton URDG R&M Crane. 2015 - Un-install original 5 ton (from 2007 install), shorten span and re-install in customers new building. You can read the full story here: http://ow.ly/E24X50B3BRI

Our #crane fabrication shop trusts Hypertherm North America cutters every time to get the job done right. Cheol makes sparks fly using the #Powermax85, the premier system for cutting 25 mm (1"). With the same features and options as the #Powermax65, but with more power from an output current of 85 amps, the Powermax85 is designed to maximize uptime and productivity. Learn more here: https://www.kristian.ca/plasma-cutters

Starting our week with a Canmore jobsite sunrise. Not too shabby! #canmore #canmorealberta #beautifulalberta #rockymountains

Friday gets two thumbs up from Kirk and Pierre! #tgif #smileitsfriday #fridayfun

56 years ago a Norwegian immigrant took a chance and started a company with just the change in his pocket. Today that company is still standing strong. We are very proud to be celebrating 56 years in the welding and overhead lifting industry. Here's to 56 more!

Top running bridge crane? Or under running bridge crane? Which is better? Find out here: http://ow.ly/cyw050AVsW8

We were very proud to receive a Portfolio Level Achievement award from Miller Welders for our 2019 sales. #MillerWelders #welding #weld #weldlife #weldernation

Happy Monday! Is today the day you get that new overhead #crane for your facility? We have #girders ready to go if it is! #overheadcranes #cranes #bridgecranes #cranegirders #craneservice #eotcrane

The Digital Elite series of auto-darkening helmets from Miller Welders are industry-leading in high-performance and versatility. Plus, they have some pretty sweet designs! See them all here: https://www.kristian.ca/digitalelite #welding #weldinghelmet #millerwelds #weld #cat #caterpillar #helmetdesign #welder #welderhelmets #welderhelmet

When Kristian was approached to manufacture an overhead crane with a safety sensitive classification, we found a more cost-effective solution with pneumatic motors from the J.D. Neuhaus Group. http://ow.ly/GZQv50ARwAc

NEW! From Miller Welders, the Syncrowave 400 TIG machine that is the energy efficient power source making it easier to get more work done. Learn More Here: http://ow.ly/UavQ50ARvwp