Product Introduction of Henan Mine Machinery’s 360t Foundry Crane

The Henan Mine 360t Foundry Crane is a super-heavy-duty material handling solution custom-engineered for large-scale steel and metallurgical enterprises’ heavy foundry workshops. It precisely addresses extreme operating conditions such as transporting 360t-class molten metals (steel/iron), casting massive components, and moving heavy molds.

Henan Mine Machinery’s 360t Foundry Crane

Featuring a four-girder, four-rail, dual-trolley structure, the equipment integrates Q690 high-strength steel intelligent welding technology, multi-level safety redundancy design, and enhanced high-temperature protection. This eliminates industry pain points such as poor load stability, weak torsional resistance, high-temperature failure risks, and elevated safety hazards in ultra-heavy-duty casting cranes, enabling 24/7 continuous heavy-load safe operation.As Henan Mine’s breakthrough product that disrupted state-owned enterprise monopolies, this model achieves industry-leading innovations in large-span, high-precision, and safety performance. It has been successfully delivered to benchmark projects like Jinsheng’an Group and operates reliably. Certified against multiple mandatory national standards including AQ7011—2018 “Safety Regulations for Lifting Molten Metals at High Temperatures” and and GB/T 14405-2011. It serves as core support equipment for intelligent, large-scale production in major foundries.

Henan Mine Machinery’s 360t Foundry Crane

Core Technical Advantages

1. Four-beam, four-rail reinforced structure with stable load-bearing and exceptional torsional resistance: Features a four-beam, four-rail dual-trolley layout. The main beams utilize Q690 high-strength low-alloy structural steel, optimized through finite element analysis. Simulated under 360t full load, off-center load, and high-temperature radiation conditions, it ensures uniform load distribution. Structural rigidity exceeds LQ/1700 standard requirements, with torsional resistance improved by 50% compared to traditional double-beam structures. The trolley employs a balanced 24-wheel arrangement, distributing wheel pressure evenly to significantly reduce structural load on the plant building and minimize retrofitting costs.
2. Comprehensive Safety Redundancy, Fortifying Molten Metal Handling Defenses: The main hoisting mechanism features an ultimate redundant design with dual motors, dual reducers, and quadruple braking. Should a single motor or reducer fail, the other set can independently complete one full work cycle, ensuring safe molten metal placement. Wire ropes utilize GB/T 8918 standard wire rope core-specific models with a safety factor of 9:1 (far exceeding the industry standard of 5:1), maintaining safe load-bearing capacity even if two diagonal wires break. Multiple safeguards include 90% overload warning, forced power shutdown at 1.05 times rated load, infrared temperature monitoring, and collision avoidance alerts. The hoisting mechanism incorporates an upper limit switch on the power circuit to prevent molten metal splatter caused by hook collisions with the machine body.
3. Smart Manufacturing Processes Enhance Overall Reliability: Main beam welding employs intelligent robotic dual-wire submerged arc welding. Internal welds utilize MAG welding with mixed Ar+CO₂ shielding gas. All welds undergo 100% radiographic and ultrasonic testing with 100% pass rate. Large structural components like drums and trolley frames undergo natural gas annealing to fully eliminate welding stresses. Wheels and axles receive high-efficiency quenching and tempering treatment, achieving HRC 38-42 hardness and 30% improved wear resistance. The machine’s mean time between failures significantly exceeds industry benchmarks.
4. High-Temperature Precision Protection for Extreme Environments: To withstand foundry workshop temperatures exceeding 1000°C, the lower section of the main beam incorporates dual ceramic fiber insulation. An intelligent cooling fan system within the main beam maintains the electronic control equipment’s operating temperature ≤40°C.
5. The electrical system employs IP55-rated, H-class insulated YZR series metallurgical motors with ≥125°C temperature resistance. Combined with sealed dustproof cooling modules, it effectively withstands high temperatures and dust corrosion. The fully enclosed, insulated operator cab features industrial-grade air conditioning and radiation-resistant tempered glass, ensuring a comfortable and safe working environment.
6. Modular Customization + Intelligent Synergy for Diverse Applications: Core parameters are customizable to meet specific requirements. The gantry hook supports both rotating and non-rotating configurations, precisely adapting to layouts of heavy casting workshops of varying scales.
7. Featuring modular, equal-strength, equal-lifespan design, transmission and structural components offer high interchangeability for simplified maintenance. Supports fully automated operation with remote monitoring and fault diagnosis systems, seamlessly integrating with enterprise MES production execution systems. Enables automatic task reception and real-time operational data upload, boosting efficiency by over 35% compared to traditional equipment.
   

   Henan Mine Machinery’s 360t Foundry Crane

Suitable Applications

Specifically engineered for core processes in heavy casting workshops of large steel and metallurgical enterprises, it is widely applied in scenarios such as transporting 360-ton-class molten metals (steel and iron), casting massive components, handling heavy molds, and lifting finished products for storage. It operates in environments ranging from -30°C to 40°C and can withstand long-term exposure to 1000°C high-temperature radiation.

with a duty cycle rating of A7, meeting the demands of continuous heavy-duty operations exceeding 8,000 hours annually.

Henan Mine Machinery’s 360t Foundry Crane

Benchmark Case Endorsement

The 360-ton four-girder casting crane manufactured for Jinsheng’an Group represents Henan Mine’s landmark achievement in breaking state-owned enterprise monopolies within the heavy-tonnage casting crane sector. Precisely tailored to the production demands of its heavy casting workshop, the equipment has achieved zero accident rate in molten metal handling since commissioning, with monthly average failures below 1 instance. Operational efficiency increased by 35%, and reduced annual maintenance costs by 20%, earning high praise from the client. The successful delivery of this project fully demonstrates Henan Mine’s core capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, and commissioning of ultra-large-tonnage casting cranes, providing a proven solution for similar industry projects.

Henan Mine Machinery’s 360t Foundry Crane