Northern Ontario’s Total Industrial Hub:

Rigging, Electric Motor & Pump Services, & Equipment Sourcing

Combining Sling-Choker’s trusted rigging and lifting solutions with the full motor repair, overhaul, and rewinding expertise of Algo Electric.

We source, service, and supply everything your operation needs.

Sling-Choker Mfg. (Sault) Ltd. is proud to announce that Algo Electric has officially joined our Sault Ste. Marie operations!

By uniting Algo Electric’s decades of specialized electrical expertise with Sling-Choker’s proven track record in lifting, rigging, and industrial supplies, we have created Northern Ontario’s premier single-point industrial service hub.

Whether your facility requires urgent troubleshooting or planned maintenance, our expanded shop and technical team now provide complete end-to-end solutions under one roof:

• Full-Service AC/DC Motor Rewinding & Overhauls: From complete shop teardowns and rewinds to megger/insulation testing and dynamic balancing, we restore your critical electric motors to peak operating performance.

• New Motors, Drives & Spare Parts: Access an expanded distribution network for brand-new AC/DC motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), replacement field coils, bearings, and motor mounts.

• Industrial Pumps & Fluid Handling: Complete pump rebuilds, impeller replacements, mechanical seals, and custom wear-part sourcing to keep your fluid systems running without interruption.

• Rigging, Lifting & Safety Hardware: In-house wire rope sling fabrication, alloy chain assemblies, hoists, fall protection, and certified inspection services.

• Custom Equipment Sourcing & On-Site Audits: Hard-to-find component cross-referencing and complimentary on-site motor inventory audits to eliminate downtime before breakdown strikes.

Industries Served

From heavy extraction to municipal power, our expanded Sault Ste. Marie facility delivers dedicated rigging, rotating equipment, and electrical service tailored to Northern Ontario's core sectors:

• Mining & Aggregates: High-capacity wire rope, hoisting slings, and heavy-duty AC/DC motor overhauls built for severe underground and open-pit environments.

• Steel Mills & Primary Metals: Specialized rigging assemblies, high-heat crane components, and critical pump/motor rebuilds for continuous mill operations.

• Forestry, Pulp & Paper: Custom chain slings, drive components, and fast-turnaround motor rewinds to minimize mill downtime.

• Construction & Infrastructure: Mobile crane rigging, overhead lifting gear, and fast-turnaround component sourcing for regional jobsites.

• Renewable Energy & Utilities: Fall protection systems, VFD support, and specialized motor/pump maintenance for hydro and green power generation.

Facility Capabilities & Equipment

Our modern Sault Ste. Marie plant is fully equipped to handle both heavy industrial manufacturing and complex electrical motor testing under one roof:

• 8,000 ft² Dedicated Manufacturing & Shop Facility: Housing complete rigging fabrication along with our specialized AC/DC electric motor and pump overhaul shop.

• 3,000 ft² Product Showroom: Browse our extensive inventory of rigging hardware, fall protection, safety gear, new electric motors, and pump accessories.

• Dual 600-Tonne Swaging Machines: Precision swaging capability for wire rope diameters ranging from 1/4" to 1-1/2".

• 100-Tonne Pull Testing Bed: On-site proof testing and certification for wire rope, alloy chain assemblies, and custom lifting hardware.

Services & Specialties

• Electric Motor & Pump Overhauls (Algo Electric Division): Full-service AC/DC motor rewinding, insulation/megger testing, dynamic balancing, new motor sales, and pump rebuilds.

• Mask Fit Testing Services: Professional qualitative and quantitative respirator mask fit testing to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

• In-House Wire Rope Splicing & Fabrication: Custom wire rope splicing up to 1-1/2" diameter, press assemblies, and synthetic sling manufacturing.

• Full-Service Rigging Shop: In-house fabrication, custom lifting solutions, and certified rigging inspection services.

• Authorized Dräger Distributor: Comprehensive gas detection equipment, calibration, and safety supply for jobsite hazards.

• On-Site Motor Audits & Custom Sourcing: Complimentary facility visits to log motor nameplates and build your standby inventory database, paired with rapid cross-referencing for hard-to-find replacement parts.