# UTEC Industrial

> UTEC Industrial (UTEC Metals, Inc.) is a US manufacturer of precision steel crane wheels, sheaves, and custom-engineered material handling systems. UTEC serves overhead bridge cranes, gantry cranes, ladle and foundry cranes, transfer cars, and aerospace ground support applications. Capabilities include CNC machining, heat treating, industrial controls software, and custom engineering and fabrication. Headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington.

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- [UTEC Industrial: Automated Material Handling Systems & Parts](https://utec.co/): UTEC Industrial designs, engineers, machines and fabricates high-performance material handling systems, since 1983.
- [Material Handling & Systems Automation Solutions](https://utec.co/solutions/): UTEC Industrial provides the complete range of material handling and systems automation services — from design and engineering through CNC machining, fabrication, heat treating, and final assembly.
- [Steel Crane Wheels — Custom & Hardened In-House](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/): UTEC manufactures custom alloy steel crane wheels to your specification — alloy grade, tread hardness, bore, and profile. In-house induction hardening. Rapid replacement from billet stock. Ships throughout North America.
- [Overhead & Bridge Crane Wheels — Custom Alloy Steel](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/overhead-bridge/): UTEC manufactures replacement and custom crane wheels for overhead bridge cranes. AISI 4140/4340, induction hardened to 50–58 HRC, CMAA Class A–D. To drawing, OEM spec, or reverse-engineered from worn samples.
- [Gantry & Portal Crane Wheels — 48-Inch Diameter](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/gantry-cranes/): Custom alloy steel wheels for gantry cranes, portal cranes, and rail-mounted outdoor systems. Up to 48-inch turning capacity. AISI 4140/4340, in-house induction hardening. Ships throughout North America.
- [Ladle & Foundry Crane Wheels — CMAA Class E/F](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/ladle-foundry/): UTEC manufactures severe-duty crane wheels for ladle cranes, foundry cranes, and Class E/F steel mill applications. AISI 4340, custom hardness specification, in-house induction hardening. NDE documentation available.
- [Transfer Car Wheels — V-Groove & Flat Tread](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/transfer-cars/): UTEC manufactures alloy steel wheels for shop floor transfer cars, ladle transfer cars, and embedded rail systems. V-groove and flat tread. Custom to drawing or reverse-engineered. Ships throughout North America.
- [Crane Sheaves & Reeving Blocks — Alloy Steel](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/sheaves/): UTEC machines hardened alloy steel sheave wheels for crane hoisting systems and reeving blocks. Custom groove profiles, wire rope compatibility, in-house hardening. To drawing or reverse-engineered from worn samples.
- [Rapid Replacement Crane Wheels — Ships North America](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/replacement-wheels/): Crane down? UTEC machines replacement alloy steel crane wheels from billet stock and ships throughout North America. Send a part number, worn sample, or description — we respond within one business day.
- [Reverse-Engineered Crane Wheels — No Drawing](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/reverse-engineered/): No drawing? No problem. Send UTEC photos, measurements, and specifications of your worn crane wheel. Our engineers reconstruct the geometry remotely, produce new engineering drawings, and manufacture exact-fit replacements.
- [Custom Crane Wheels to Drawing — Alloy Steel](https://utec.co/solutions/steel-crane-wheels/custom-to-drawing/): UTEC manufactures custom alloy steel crane wheels to your engineering drawing or OEM specification. You specify the alloy grade and tread hardness. In-house induction hardening. Ships throughout North America.
- [Industrial Material Handling Systems](https://utec.co/solutions/industrial-material-handling-systems/): UTEC Industrial designs, engineers, and manufactures custom heavy industrial and aerospace material handling and systems automation equipment from our 25,000 sq ft facility in Spokane, WA.
- [Custom Engineering and Fabrication](https://utec.co/solutions/custom-engineering-and-fabrication/): UTEC delivers custom engineering and fabrication for heavy industrial equipment — design, CNC machining, welding, assembly, and systems automation for lumber, steel, aerospace, and defense.
- [CNC Machine Services](https://utec.co/solutions/cnc-machine-services/): UTEC provides precision CNC machining on Mori Seiki, Mazak, and Monarch equipment — gantry sawing up to 50x84 inches, lathe turning to 48 inch diameter, tolerances to ±0.001 inches.
- [Custom Software for Industrial Controls](https://utec.co/solutions/custom-software-for-industrial-controls/): UTEC delivers PLC programming, motion control, and systems automation — Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator and Allen-Bradley certified partner.
- [Heat Treating and Annealing](https://utec.co/solutions/heat-treating-and-annealing/): UTEC's on-site car-bottom furnace (6x10x17 ft, 1,800 deg F, 50-ton capacity) provides annealing, stress relieving, normalizing, and induction hardening for industrial components.
- [Capabilities](https://utec.co/capabilities-tooling/): UTEC Industrial's 25,000 sq ft facility in Spokane, WA offers CNC machining, heavy fabrication, heat treating (1,800 deg F furnace), induction hardening, PLC programming, and vibratory stress relief.
- [Our Work](https://utec.co/our-work/): Engineered solutions for heavy industry and aerospace. UTEC Industrial has delivered material handling and systems automation projects for Lockheed Martin, Kaiser Aluminum, Maxar Technologies, Weyerhaeuser, and the W.M. Keck Observatory.
- [Positioning Crane for Telescope Mirror Segments](https://utec.co/our-work/positioning-crane-for-telescope-mirror-segments/): UTEC Industrial built a specialized positioning crane for the W.M. Keck Observatory, handling 36 hexagonal primary mirror segments with sub-millimeter accuracy.
- [Satellite Test Positioner for Anechoic Test Chambers](https://utec.co/our-work/satellite-test-positioner-for-anechoic-test-chambers/): UTEC Industrial developed and installed precision satellite test positioners for RTX (Raytheon) anechoic chambers, enabling full rotational antenna and sensor testing.
- [Solar Array Deployment Testing System](https://utec.co/our-work/advanced-deployment-testing-system-for-satellite-solar-arrays/): UTEC Industrial engineered deployment testing harnesses for Maxar Technologies' satellite solar wing arrays, validating deployment in simulated space conditions.
- [Solar Array Assembly Line Conveyor](https://utec.co/our-work/solar-array-assembly-line-conveyor/): UTEC Industrial built an automated assembly line conveyor for Lockheed Martin's satellite solar array production, integrating advanced automation for efficient multi-stage assembly.
- [Ingot Sawing System](https://utec.co/our-work/ingot-sawing-system/): UTEC Industrial engineered a custom ingot sawing system for Kaiser Aluminum with precise cuts, custom PLC controls, and heat-treated key components for maximum durability.
- [Ingot Transfer System](https://utec.co/our-work/ingot-transfer-system/): UTEC Industrial engineered a custom aluminum ingot transfer system for Kaiser Aluminum with in-house PLC and motion control software, reducing manual labor and improving safety.
- [Lumber Stackers with Automated Stick Placers](https://utec.co/our-work/lumber-stackers-with-automated-stick-placers/): UTEC Industrial fabricated VPG lumber stackers with automated stick placement for Gillingham Best, automating lumber bundling with high-speed operations for various lumber sizes.
- [Wood Chip and Biomass Drum Dryers](https://utec.co/our-work/wood-chip-and-biomass-drum-dryers/): UTEC Industrial fabricated large-scale wood chip and biomass drum dryers for Weyerhaeuser, designed by Westec, using precision CNC machining for critical components.
- [About UTEC Industrial | Material Handling Since 1983](https://utec.co/about/): UTEC Industrial designs, engineers, machines and fabricates world-class material handling and systems automation equipment for aerospace and heavy industry. Founded 1983, Spokane, WA.
- [Contact UTEC Industrial | Get a Quote](https://utec.co/contact-us/): Contact UTEC Industrial for a quote on material handling systems, crane wheels, CNC machining, custom fabrication, or systems automation. Spokane, WA. Call (509) 922-1832.