Four-Girder Casting Crane for Steel Mills Manufactured by Henan Mine
Henan Mine's steel mill-specific four-girder casting crane employs a “four-girder + dual-trolley” heavy-duty structural design. It offers lifting capacities ranging from 100 to 500 tons, customizable spans from 16 to 45 meters, and lifting heights from 10 to 35 meters. The crane ensures long-term stable operation in high-temperature environments (-20°C to 180°C), dusty conditions, and situations involving molten material splashes. Optimized for ladle handling, the equipment delivers precise positioning, smooth operation, and impact load resistance. It is widely deployed in converter shops, electric arc furnace shops, continuous casting shops, and mold casting shops.
Advantages of the Four-Girder Casting Crane for Steel Mills Manufactured by Henan Mine
Core Features: Precision-Engineered for Extreme Steel Mill Conditions
Four-beam dual-trolley structure for heavy-load stability and impact resistance
Maintains deformation-free operation under 500t heavy-load conditions with impact load capacity reaching 1.5 times rated load. Dual-trolley coordination enables the main trolley to handle heavy ladle lifting while the auxiliary trolley assists in ladle positioning and ingot transfer. Precise synchronized trolley trajectories enhance operational efficiency
Dedicated safety design for molten steel handling, comprehensive risk prevention throughout the process
Dedicated lifting equipment configuration: Custom-forged ladle lifting hooks made from 20CrMnTi alloy steel, non-destructively tested and certified. Dual safety latches + anti-disengagement pins secure the hook to the ladle, guaranteeing zero loosening during transport
Multi-layered Safety Monitoring: Features ladle tilt detection, dual overload protection, triple lifting height limits, collision sensors, and high-temperature warning systems for real-time operational monitoring.
Impact-Resistant Design: Key connection points incorporate elastic buffers to absorb shock loads during ladle handling, minimizing structural damage.
Enhanced sealing protection: Core components (motor, reducer, brake) feature IP67-rated sealed structures with dust/molten material shields to prevent internal component jamming or damage from dust and splashes.
Core Technological Advantages: Henan Mine's Exclusive Competitive Edge
Heavy-duty Customization Capability
Tailors exclusive models with varying lifting capacities, spans, and lifting heights based on customer steel production capacity (1-10 million tons/year), ladle specifications (100-500t), and workshop dimensions. Also adapts to lifting requirements for different processes like converter steelmaking and electric arc furnace steelmaking;
Core Component R&D
Independently developed technologies including four-girder heavy-duty structural optimization, specialized ladle lifting attachments, and high-temperature-resistant drive components—all patented—enable flexible upgrades tailored to actual steel mill conditions;
Smart Collaborative Adaptation
Seamless integration with steel mill MES production management systems and continuous casting machine controls synchronizes ladle transport schedules with production plans in real time, enhancing operational coordination efficiency; Equipped with an intelligent control room featuring a visual monitoring system, enabling operators to remotely monitor lifting status in real time
Warranty Commitment
Rapid Delivery and Implementation: Dedicated four-girder casting crane production workshop equipped with large-scale CNC machining equipment. Standard models delivered within 45-60 days; customized models within 60-90 days. Professional team familiar with steel mill construction processes ensures equipment installation and commissioning aligns with workshop construction schedules for swift production startup.
Specifications for the Four-Girder Casting Crane for Steel Mills Manufactured by Henan Mine
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| Parameter | Value / Range |
| Crane Type | Overhead Charging Crane |
| Structural Design | Four-Girder with Twin Trolleys |
| Lifting Capacity | Up to 500 tons (customized) |
| Lifting Mechanism | Dual-trolley with synchronized drive |
| Application Environment | High heat, molten metal, 24/7 duty |
| Heat Protection | Thermal insulation, flame shielding |
| Power Supply | 3-Phase AC, customized voltage |
| Control System | Cabin + Optional Remote |
| Redundancy | Backup brake, dual drives, limiters |
| Certification | GB / ISO / CE-compliant |
What Can Henan Mine’s Specialized Four-Girder Casting Crane for Steel Mills Offer You?
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Specific Benefits
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Production Efficiency Improvement
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30%+ higher hoisting efficiency; 35%+ higher production coordination efficiency
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Four-beam double-trolley structure ensures stable and smooth operation
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Operational Safety Enhancement
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95% lower safety accident rate; Zero risk of ladle tilting and decoupling
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Multi-layer safety protection system including ladle tilt monitoring, double overload protection and emergency power supply
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Cost Reduction
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30%+ lower maintenance cost; 110W+ RMB annual downtime loss reduction
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IP67 high-protection core components reduce failure and maintenance frequency
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Long-term Operational Reliability
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15+ years of service life; 8+ years of heat insulation and corrosion protection effectiveness
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High-temperature resistant alloy steel and four-beam heavy-load structure ensure long service life
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Production Continuity Assurance
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Annual downtime ≤8 hours; Fault response time ≤1 hour
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Special after-sales service stations in steel industry clusters
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Flexible Customization Capability
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Adapt to 100-500t ladle hoisting; Customizable span and lifting height
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Customizable according to steelmaking capacity, ladle specification and workshop size
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Application Scenarios of Four-Girder Casting Cranes for Steel Mills Manufactured by Henan Mine
Converter/Electric Arc Furnace Shop
Ladle handling (steel tapping, ladle transfer to refining furnace/continuous caster), furnace body maintenance component lifting
Continuous Caster Shop
Ladle docking with continuous caster, mold maintenance lifting, billet transfer
Mold Casting Shop
Molten steel ladle pouring, ingot mold hoisting, finished ingot transfer
Refining Shop
Refining furnace ladle handling, alloy material addition auxiliary hoisting.
Your Top Questions and Expert Answers Regarding Henan Mine's Four-Girder Casting Cranes for Steel Mills
China's Premier Crane Supplier, Driving High-Quality Development in the Crane Industry for 24 Years
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Given the high load capacity and extreme temperatures involved in transporting molten steel ladles, what advantages does the four-girder structure offer over traditional double-girder designs? Can it ensure stable heavy-load operation?Professional Answer: The four-girder structure demonstrates significant advantages over traditional double-girder designs in the heavy-load, high-temperature conditions of steel mills, fully ensuring stable heavy-load operation! Three core advantages exist: First, enhanced load-bearing capacity—the four-girder structure distributes loads evenly across all four girders through “coordinated loading of primary and secondary girders,” increasing load capacity by over 30% compared to double-girder designs, perfectly meeting the heavy-load demands of ladle handling. Second, smoother operation. The four-beam structure offers superior rigidity and resistance to bending and torsion, effectively reducing sway during ladle transport and preventing molten steel tilting or leakage. Third, extended service life. Load distribution reduces stress on individual beams, slowing component wear and extending lifespan by over 50% compared to double-beam designs. We optimize the four-beam structure parameters through finite element analysis based on your ladle's specific weight and workshop span, ensuring precise adaptation to your heavy-duty conditions.
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Ladle handling is a high-risk operation. Tilting or unhooking could cause major accidents. What targeted safety measures does your equipment incorporate?Professional Answer: Ladle handling safety is central to our equipment design. Our triple-protection system—customized lifting gear + multi-level monitoring + emergency safeguards—eliminates tilting and unhooking risks at their source! First, customized lifting attachments: hooks are forged from 20CrMnTi alloy steel and pass non-destructive testing. The attachment and ladle feature dual-safety locking rings plus anti-disengagement pins. Even if one locking ring fails, the anti-disengagement pins securely hold the hook in place, preventing disengagement. Second, multi-level real-time safety monitoring: The equipment features a ladle tilt detection system that triggers an alarm and halts operation immediately if the tilt angle exceeds 3°. Additionally, it incorporates dual overload protection, triple lifting height limiters, and anti-collision sensors. Any abnormal parameter triggers an immediate shutdown and power disconnection. Third, comprehensive emergency safeguards: During sudden power outages, the backup power supply + emergency drive system activates instantly, automatically lowering the ladle to a safe zone to prevent molten steel splashing caused by abrupt stops.
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Steel mills have high-temperature operating environments with radiant heat from molten steel. Can the equipment's core components operate stably long-term? Will they frequently fail due to high temperatures?Absolutely! Core components will not suffer frequent damage from high temperatures! Our equipment features comprehensive high-temperature reinforcement designed specifically for steel mill environments. Each unit undergoes rigorous high-temperature simulation testing, operating continuously for 100 hours at 180°C before shipment to validate core component stability. We also optimize insulation and cooling configurations based on your workshop's specific temperature and radiant heat intensity, ensuring core components last over 10 years.
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Steel mills operate 24/7. Equipment failure would cause massive losses. How responsive is your after-sales support? Can you repair quickly to resume production?Professional Answer: Recognizing the 24/7 production nature of steel mills, we've established a “Steel Industry Dedicated After-Sales Support System” to ensure rapid fault response and swift repairs, minimizing downtime losses. We conduct regular on-site inspections to proactively identify potential failures in high-temperature, heavy-load environments—such as assessing main beam stress conditions and core component wear—eliminating issues before they escalate. For large-scale production facilities with critical continuity requirements, we offer on-site engineer services to monitor equipment status in real time, ensuring zero-downtime operation
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Can our existing steel mill MES production management system integrate seamlessly with your equipment? Will the integration process impact current production?Expert Answer: Seamless integration is fully achievable and will absolutely not disrupt existing production! Our intelligent control system features open communication interfaces like TCP/IP and Profinet, supporting integration with mainstream steel mill MES systems and continuous casting machine control systems to enable real-time data exchange. This ensures precise coordination between molten steel handling and steelmaking/continuous casting processes. Intelligent monitoring enables remote, real-time tracking of operational parameters and safety device statuses through system integration, facilitating equipment management and fault prediction.
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Are the equipment's operation and maintenance complex? Our operators have no prior experience with four-girder casting cranes—can they learn quickly?Professional Answer: Neither operation nor maintenance is complex. Operators can master the system after just 1-2 days of specialized training! For maintenance, daily tasks primarily involve cleaning equipment dust, inspecting seals, and lubrication—all achievable with basic training. Core heavy-duty components and safety devices require minimal routine maintenance. Our after-sales engineers conduct regular on-site specialized maintenance, including main beam inspections, non-destructive testing of lifting attachments, and system upgrades. We've trained operators at multiple traditional steel mills, and even those without prior four-girder equipment experience can independently perform operations and basic maintenance within 1-2 days.
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Compared to other manufacturers' four-girder casting cranes, your equipment isn't cheap. How is the cost-effectiveness? How long does it take to recoup the investment?Professional Answer: Our equipment offers unmatched value for money, typically recouping costs within 3-4 years! We conducted a calculation for a 10-million-ton-per-year steel mill. By purchasing four of our 320-ton four-girder casting cranes, they recovered the additional investment in just 3.5 years through extended service life, reduced downtime losses, and lower maintenance costs. Subsequent annual savings in maintenance and downtime losses demonstrate significant long-term benefits.
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We'd like to observe the equipment in actual operation. Can you arrange visits to partner steel mills?Professional Answer: Absolutely! On-site visits are the best way to understand equipment performance firsthand. We fully support and will coordinate this for you! You set the timing and itinerary. We'll handle all arrangements beforehand, ensuring you see what you need and buy with confidence.
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