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High-Production Movement Simplified

Manufactured With Safety in Mind

Whether your company is planning to install a new workstation or build a new plant, Unified Industries brand products have you covered. Combining expertise in material handling systems with motion control technology, our team of engineers will help you design the high-production movement system ideal for your application. Unified Industries brings together ergonomic material handling expertise across high‑duty manufacturing environments including automotive, heavy equipment, industrial assembly, and automation‑driven production. Unified's systems are designed with safety, productivity and ergonomics in mind, featuring unique aluminum rails and industry-leading technology systems high‑duty, high‑throughput operations depend on.

Unified Industries Products

Automation and Diagnostics

Automation and Diagnostics

Enclosed Track Rail and Workstation Crane Systems

Enclosed Track Rail and Workstation Crane Systems

Material Handling Solutions

Material Handling Solutions

Mobile Cranes

Mobile Cranes

Uni-Life Track™ Fall Protection System

Uni-Life Track™ Fall Protection System

Resources to Support Your Planning and Decision‑Making

 

Columbus McKinnon’s Unified Industries brandoffers integrated systems that combine crane solutions, lift assists, and automation to support real‑world production demands.

 

Carrying the load since 1953, Unified Industries continues to be a global leader in the overhead material handling market. Our solutions are ideal or all types of applications:from manual workstations to semi‑automated and automated production cells.

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Access 2D and 3D CAD drawings for Unified product offerings. Explore our product library and download engineering‑ready .dwg and .stp files to support planning and layout.

 

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In demanding production environments, improving ergonomics often means balancing operator safety with flexibility and efficiency. In this case study, Atlas Copco partnered with Unified Industries to implement a mobile lifting solution that reduced physical strain on operators while supporting precision handling and adaptable workflows.

 

The solution helped enhance workplace ergonomics without disrupting existing processes. Demonstrating how thoughtfully designed material handling systems can support safer, more efficient operations in real‑world manufacturing settings. Explore how a mobile lifting solution supported safer, more flexible production

 

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Solutions That Scale With Changing Products, Volumes, and Processes

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Jib cranes are vital for efficient material handling, but choosing the right type matters. This guide compares floor-mounted, wall-mounted, and articulating models, highlighting their benefits, installation needs, and compatibility with ergonomic lift assist tools like torque tubes and balancers.

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Repetitive lifting and tool use can wear down even the best operators. Discover how ergonomic torque tubes reduce fatigue and improve precision in industrial assembly.

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Repetitive lifting in manufacturing isn’t just inconvenient, it’s a major cause of fatigue, injuries, and lost productivity. This article explores key components of modern lift assist systems, including articulating arms and torque-balancing vertical balancers, and explains when and why to use them in your facility.

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Supporting Critical Manufacturing Applications

Workstation Crane Solutions

Columbus McKinnon manufacturers all components that comprise a workstation crane, from the chain and hoist to the end trucks and rail trolleys. Whether your application requires intersecting runways or is a linear workstation, our workstation crane specialists are here to help you create the perfect solution. 

Unified Industries Workstation Cranes vs. Competition

Whether your company is planning to install a new workstation or build a new plant, we have you covered with Unified Industries workstation crane systems. In this video, we compare Unified workstations to competitive workstation cranes on the market.

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Unified Industries Uni-Life Track Fall Protection System

 

When you need to safeguard operators from accidental slips and falls in elevated work areas, Uni-Life Track™ Fall Protection System is a complete solution for both permanent and temporary applications. Available from our Unified Industries brand, Uni-Life Track is designed for fall arrest when working at height. It can also be used for work positioning and targeted access, allowing a person to ascend and descend to a specific area easily and safely.

 

Carrying the load since 1953, Unified Industries continues to be a global leader in the overhead material handling market. Our solutions are ideal or all types of applications:from manual workstations to semi‑automated and automated production cells.

 
Check out the new Unified ProPath™ workstation crane hard at work in our Menomonee Falls facility. We'll use this semi-automated ProPath™ to move panels in and out of our CNC drilling station, helping us increase productivity, safety, and efficiency!

 

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Get an inside look at Unified Industries electric lift assist solutions and how they support safer, more efficient material handling. This video highlights key features and capabilities designed to reduce operator strain while improving control and productivity in demanding production environments.

 

 

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Explore Our Intelligent Motion Solutions

Every Columbus McKinnon product is engineered to help our customers work smarter, while improving the safety, uptime, and productivity of their operations. Our innovative, intelligent solutions combine equipment used to lift and move materials with industry-leading control and automation technology.

Contact Unified Industries

Unified Headquarters Address:

740 Advance St, Brighton, MI 48116

Phone: 

(517) 546-3220

Hours:

Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We are closed Saturday and Sunday.

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