The 50+50 t slab clamp crane built by Henan Mine Crane for the Rizhao premium base of Shandong Iron & Steel Group has entered service. Using an electrically adjusted and positioned slab clamp as its spreader, with multiple monitoring and sensing systems, digital speed control and automation technology, it marks a new breakthrough in innovation, speeds up steel production and delivers both higher output and better returns — a capable assistant in the steelmaking plant.

Product advantages

• Because of heat radiation in the workplace, where hot slabs reach over 650 °C, the crane uses high-strength materials extensively to extend service life, and digital speed control with guide devices keeps travel smooth and positioning accurate.
• PLC control, weighing systems, fault display and positioning devices and other monitoring and sensing systems are built in, laying the foundation for future automation upgrades.
• Alongside better performance, the design is people-oriented, with maintenance-free features in many areas that minimise the workload of service staff.

Its successful operation matches the industry trend towards heavy tonnage, long span, high speed and automation, adding another strong result to the company's product line.

The partnership between Henan Mine Crane and the Rizhao premium base of Shandong Iron & Steel Group demonstrates the company's growing capacity for innovation and again contributes to the transformation of the steel industry. Going forward Henan Mine Crane will keep its passionate, innovative and responsible spirit, take "Made in China 2025" as its focus and contribute Henan Mine strength to China's industrial development.