Metal scrap handling crane
Steel scrap or scrap metal recycling and handling is gaining increase importance in steel manufacturing and production due to the increasing demand for steel products in our daily life and industrial requirements. In the steel processing industrial, more than half of the new steel products are processed from recycled metal scraps. Steel scrap handling usually begins at the scrapyard, where scrap metal cranes are adopted to transport the metal scraps to the smelting area. Usually, the Electric Overhead Travelling Bridge Cranes or Gantry cranes with a grab bucket or magnet are adopted for the tonnes of steel scraps & scrap metals in different shapes and sizes.
Metal scrap crane is a processed crane for steel scrap handling and scrap metal handling in scrapyard and steel mills. In the steel mill or steel plant, the steel scrap handling equipment are designed and manufactured with high stability and reliability to withstand the hot and dusty application condition and also for the for continuous operations at very high speeds to reduce production time.
Steel scrap cranes & scrap metal handling crane
In harsh and challenging steel scrap handling environments where is with high levels of dusts and noisy, the metal scrap handling equipment, for the transport and sorting of metal scrap from scrap yards to smelter, are usually heavy duty crane with high operation safety and speed to ensure the stable and continuous production.
Overhead travelling gantry cranes - orange peel grab gantry crane
Safety is always the top concern for the steel processing plants and mills. Our customized industrial overhead crane and gantry cranes with electromagnetic or crane grabs can fully fit the harsh application and your lifting requirements to ensure your production with high safety, stability and efficiency.
Cranes for all types of steel scrap handling
Steel scrap handling cranes can be used to handle various types of steel scraps, which refers to any type of steel that has been discarded or left over from manufacturing or construction processes. There are several types of steel scrap, including:
- Home scrap handling : scrap handling cranes can be used for handling home scrap which are generated from steel mills and foundries during the production process.
- Prompt scrap handling : Scrap metal cranes can be used for handling prompt scrap, which consists of new, clean scrap generated from the manufacturing of steel products.
- Obsolete scrap handling: Scrap iron crane can be used for handling obsolete scraps, which comes from end-of-life products, such as automobiles and appliances.
Scrap handling cranes for various industrial sectors
Overhead steel scrap cranes can be used in a variety of industrial sectors , including:
- Melting and recycling: Steel scrap handling for the operation of steel scrap meting and recycling where steel scrap can be melted down and recycled to create new steel products.
- Foundry casting: Steel scrap handing in the foundry casting where steel scraps can be used in foundries to create new castings.
- Construction: Steel scrap handling in the construction industry where the steels can be used in construction projects as a raw material for new buildings and structures.
The steel scrap handling cranes can be used for handling the types of steel scrap such as, Punchings and plate scrap busheling scrap,New black steel sheet clippings ,Shredded clippings scrap bundles Electric furnace bundles ,Prompt silicon grades ,Flashings ,Heavy home scrap from steel plants,Railroad wheels and track materials,Cut plate and structural scrap,Number 1 heavy melting scrap ,Number 2 heavy melting scrap ,Shredded scrap,Shredded clippings ,Shredded tin cans for re-melting ,,Auto slabs ,Briquetted steel turnings ,Steelmaking slag scrap ,Machine shop turnings ,Machine shop turning and iron borings,Shoveling turnings and iron borings ,Fragmentized scrap from incineration ,200 series stainless steel scrap solids ,Stainless steel scrap ,Stainless steel turnings,400 series stainless steel scrap ,etc.
Overhead cranes for scrap metal handling in steel mill workshop
For steel scrap handling in the workshops, the overhead bridge cranes are widely used for metal scrap handling, together with the specialized below-the-hook devices, such as crane grab and crane electromagnet,etc. With years experiences in scrap handling cranes designing and manufacturing, our processed cranes have helped many metal processing plants and steel mills for efficient steel scrap and scrap metal handling.
Gantry crane for scrap metal handling in scrapyard
For outdoor scrap metal handling in the scrapyard, the industrial gantry crane or semi gantry crane are good choices. The steel scrap handling gantry cranes are designed to withstand the critical industrial conditions and to combat the the harsh weather conditions. The single girder or double girder gantry cranes can be equipped with electric-hydraulic grab or magnets for the scrap metal handling.
Scrapyard cranes- Overhead travelling gantry cranes with grab
Scrap yard cranes- Overhead travelling gantry cranes with magnetic lifter
Common configuration for scrap crane
- Crane Control options: Pendant crane control or remote crane control, or crane operator's cabin control.
- Lifting mechanism: Electric hoist trolley, open winch trolley,
- Drive units: motor+gear box+brake
- Safety device: various safety devices and measures are adopted, such as, overload limit, travel limit, overspeed limit, etc.
- Electric control box: standard is Schneider-electric
- Heat protection: shielded from the flames and are designed to operate in high ambient heat.
Features of scrap handling cranes
To meet the specialized and harsh application conditions in the steel mill, the steel scrap handing cranes are designed with the following various features particularly:
- Heavy duty reinforcement end truck/ end-carriages bolted with surface-hardened crane wheels.
- Power supply lines and signal cables designed via festoon system, attached to the main beam girder of the overhead travelling crane.
- Specially designed hoisting system options: Electric hoist trolley or heavy-duty open winch trolley, selection based on applications.
- Easy maintain makes Scrap Handling Crane move convenient.
- Main bridge girder is made of high quality reinforced steel and welded into box style steel structure.
- With specialized devices to combat deflection and vibration, the electric crane trolleys can travel smoothly and stably.
- Remote crane control, or Driver's cabin control.
Scrap grabs cranes & Scrap magnet cranes
sScrap Grab cranes: These cranes use a grabber or claw to pick up and move large amounts of scrap at once. They are often used in scrapyards and recycling facilities.
Scrap Magnet cranes: These cranes use a magnet to pick up and move ferrous materials, such as steel scrap. They are often used in scrapyards and recycling facilities.
Below the hook devices for steel scrap handling
For steel scrap handling, the crane grab and electron-magnet are the most frequently used handling devices. Usually, the crane grab is adopted to transport the steel scrap from the stacking yard to the shearing machine where the scraps are shredded and then the magnet crane take them to truck or transferring trolley to smelter for melting.
The electromagnet and grabs can be installed on the overhead cranes and gantry cranes which are selected based on your requirements of your applications and client's. For selection of the crane electromagnet or grab, there are several options for you:
- Crane Electromagnet- Lifting Magnets&Hook with Lifting Magnets
- Crane grab - Grapples, Grab Buckets, Hook with Hydraulic Grabs
Scrap grabs
Why a Grab for Handling Scrap? A Grab for handling scrap will be used for charging and discharging of scrap metal. Depending on the size, density and type of the scrap which will be handled with the Grab for handling scrap, these grabs can be executed with open shells, half closed shells or fully closed shells. Also the weight and execution of the Grab for handling scrap depend on the type of scrap which will be handled with the grab. The Grab Specialist customizes her grabs for the required application.
The Grab Specialist manufactures different types Grabs for Handling Scrap for different applications, such as, Orange Peel Grabs for handling light scrap, mixed scrap HMS1 HMS2, ,Heavy Scrap, Pig Iron, etc.
Classifications of steel scrap grab buckets
There are different classifications of steel scrap grab buckets based on their design and features. Some common types of grab buckets for steel scrap handling include:
- Mechanical Two Rope Operated Orange Peel Grabs -For Cranes which operate by means of 1 holding rope and 1 closing rope
- Mechanical Four Rope Operated Orange Peel Grabs -For Cranes which operate by means of 2 holding ropes and 2 closing ropes. This type of grab bucket uses mechanical power to operate the grab mechanism, and is often used for lighter loads.
- Hydraulic Orange Peel Grabs -For Hydraulic Machines or Excavators. This type of grab bucket uses hydraulic power to operate the grab mechanism, and can be used for heavier loads.
- Electro Hydraulic Orange Peel Grabs -For Cranes with only 1 Single hook, like Mobile Harbour Cranes or Ship Cranes. The cranes should be equipped with accessories for operation of these grabs.
- Diesel Hydraulic Orange Peel Grabs -For Cranes with only 1 Single hook, like Mobile Harbour Cranes or Ship Cranes. No accessories for operation required. These grabs are executed with a Diesel Hydraulic Power Unit and can simply be hooked and will operate with remote control.
- Electric grab bucket: This type of grab bucket is powered by electricity and can be used in areas where emissions from diesel-powered equipment are not allowed.
- Radio-controlled grab bucket: This type of grab bucket is operated remotely using a radio control system, which allows for greater precision and control.
The selection of the type of grab bucket used will depend on the specific needs of the steel scrap handling operation, including the size and weight of the scrap being handled, the location and environment of the operation, and the available power sources.
Magnets for steel scrap handling
There are several types of magnets used for steel scrap handling, including:
- Electromagnets: These are made up of a coil of wire that carries an electrical current. When the current flows through the coil, it generates a magnetic field. The strength of the magnetic field can be controlled by adjusting the amount of current flowing through the coil. Electromagnets are commonly used in scrap yards and recycling facilities because they can be turned on and off quickly and can handle large amounts of scrap metal.
- Features of electromagnets: 1)Can be turned on and off quickly , 2)Can handle large amounts of scrap metal , 3)The strength of the magnetic field can be controlled by adjusting the amount of current flowing through the coil， etc.
- Permanent magnets: These are made of materials such as neodymium, samarium cobalt, or ferrite, which retain their magnetism even when they are not in contact with an external magnetic field. They do not require an external power source to function and are often used in smaller applications such as lifting small pieces of scrap metal.
- Features of permanent magnets: 1)Do not require an external power source to function , 2)Are often used in smaller applications such as lifting small pieces of scrap metal, 3)Can provide a constant magnetic field, etc.
- Hydraulic magnets: These use hydraulic power to activate the magnet. They are often used in heavy-duty applications such as handling large pieces of scrap metal because they can generate a very strong magnetic field. Hydraulic magnets are typically more expensive than other types of magnets, but they can be very effective in certain applications.
- Features of hydraulic magnets: 1)Can generate a very strong magnetic field ,2)Are often used in heavy-duty applications such as handling large pieces of scrap metal , 3)Can be controlled remotely using hydraulic power, etc.
Steel scrap handling grab cranes vs. Magnet crane
What is the different uses or applications of grab cranes and magnet cranes for steel scrap handling?
Grab cranes and magnet cranes are both used for steel scrap handling, but they have different applications and uses.
- Grab cranes are typically used for handling bulk materials, such as scrap metal, sand, and gravel. They are designed to pick up large quantities of material at once and move them to another location. Grab cranes are often used in scrapyards, recycling facilities, and construction sites.
- Magnet cranes, on the other hand, are specifically designed for handling ferrous materials, such as steel scrap. They use an electromagnet to pick up and move the material, which can be more efficient than using a grab crane. Magnet cranes are often used in scrapyards and recycling facilities where large amounts of steel scrap need to be moved quickly and efficiently.
Both types of cranes have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them depends on the specific application. Grab cranes are more versatile and can handle a wider range of materials, but they may not be as efficient as magnet cranes for handling steel scrap. Magnet cranes are highly efficient for handling steel scrap, but they may not be suitable for other types of materials.
How to select steel scrap handling crane for a particular applications?
When selecting a steel scrap handling crane for a particular application, there are several factors that should be considered:
- Load capacity: The crane should be able to handle the maximum weight of the steel scrap that needs to be lifted.
- Span: The distance between the crane's supports should be able to accommodate the width of the area where the steel scrap will be moved.
- Height: The height of the crane should be sufficient to lift the steel scrap to the required height.
- Environment: The crane should be able to withstand the environmental conditions of the application, such as temperature, humidity, and corrosive materials.
- Duty cycle: The crane should be able to handle the frequency and duration of use required for the specific application.
- Safety features: The crane should have safety features such as overload protection and emergency stop buttons to ensure safe operation.
- Power supply: The crane should have a power supply that is compatible with the application's electrical requirements.
One-stop industrial crane services for steel processing
As for metal scraps handling, we can offer customized industrial overhead cranes and industrial gantry cranes for your outdoor and indoor steel scraps handling and also provide complete industrial overhead travelling crane systematic solution with one-stop crane services. If you are in need of buying a steel scrap crane, please take the application condition in mind and confirm the following information:
- Working duty -Amount of cycle time needed
- Cane capacity -including the weight of the scrap loads to be moved & the weight of the below-the-hook devices, grab or magnetic chuck,etc.
- Travelling length- Distance to be moved
- Lifting height -Maximum lift height required
Steel scrap crane is a processed crane for steel processing industry for scrapyard and steel mill and plant. The scrape metal handling equipment are widely used to improve working efficiency and safety with with the features of high safety, reliable and smooth operation, and easy maintenance. Besides steel scrap handling cranes, we can offer complete industrial steel mill cranes services, including metal scrap handling cranes, scrap charging cranes, slab handling crane, billet handling crane, coil handling, plate handling crane and other type of steel products handling crane with various types of below-the-hook devices.
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Article by Bella ，who has been in the hoist and crane field since 2016. Bella provides overhead crane & gantry crane consultation services for clients who need a customized overhead travelling crane solution.Contact her to get free consultation.
