MONDERNIZATION & INTEGRATION

PDI began its long history in the material handling industry as a systems Integrator and exclusive representative for some of the highest quality component manufacturers, all 100% dedicated to this specific Industry. Over the years, we have been witness to what works and what does not work in our Heavy Industry, and have surrounded ourselves with the best fabricators of AC & DC control products. Our close working relationships have been strengthened by hundreds of completed projects, where complete control packages, electrification upgrades, and simple capacity upgrades have been completed by our team. Whether we are changing brakes or adding a radio remote, we have the experience and know how to get the job done successfully, first time around.

PDI Engineering has completed some of the largest DC installations in North America, recently completing an upgrade from 250 VDC contactor control to sophisticated DC digital control on a 440 ton, 4 X 265 HP, four girder Heavy Duty Steel Mill Crane. PDI has completed several electrifications of ship-to-shore cranes up and down the St-Lawrence seaway, ranging from 600 volts to 15 KV. We have completed capacity upgrades on many Steel Mill Hoists & Trolleys, as well as many upgrades that include new cabs, HVAC, structural modifications, and turnkey installations with our trained service personnel. In the past 5 years, we completed more than 50 control upgrades, where we are usually replacing existing contactor control with variable frequency drives, which include new controls, electrification, radio remotes, and replacement of hydraulic brakes with electric proportional braking devices.

At PDI, we have a large Engineering team, allowing for the possibility of offering complete studies on existing vintage equipment, as well as completing crane capacity upgrades and certification on most material handling lifting devices.

PDI offers turnkey installations and commissioning on all of our upgrades, and modernizations. PDI has built over the years solid working relationships with many partners, allowing us to provide complete packages using local tradesmen across Canada and the United States. With the leadership of one of our Senior Project Managers, the delivery, installation, and start-up of the upgraded equipment will be completed quickly, and efficiently.