Slab Cranes

•  These heavy-duty cranes feed the rolling mill and are therefore critical to its operation.
•  Sometimes they incorporate a rotating trolley in order to position the product correctly in relation to the conveyor.
•  Slab handling cranes are able to handle radiant heat from the product.
•  These are high production cranes with high speed requirements. Load control is used for smooth, accurate positioning of the load and assists the operator in maximizing throughput.
•  Advanced crane control features executed with modern automation technology help guide the operator in precise placement and safe transport of the load along its path.
•  Konecranes’ goal is zero unplanned downtime of these critical cranes, and we partner with our customers to develop maintenance-friendly features.

Product range

The slab crane can be equipped with mechanical and hydraulic tongs for single or multi-slab handling. Gripping speed is reduced to a minimum to get full productivity in the process. The crane traveling speed can go up to 150m/min. The lifting capacity can be as much as 180 metric tons.

Product design

Slab cranes are designed to be operated efficiently, uninterruptedly and safely in continuous use. The design conforms to the requirements of international standards.

Konecranes take care of safety issues without reducing productivity. Overload protection, the ‘emergency stop’ system bypassed from PLC, derailment supports, and end limit switches are automatically standard features of the equipment.

Advanced automation function options enable improving safety but also lead to better productivity. Such options are DynAPilot load sway control, AutOPilot End positioning, and AutOPilot protected areas systems.

All parts of the mechanical and electrical equipment are designed so that they are easily accessible from permanent service platforms for adjustment, lubrication, inspection, maintenance and repair. Emphasis is placed upon quick replacement of faulty or worn parts as opposed to repair.

Improved crane reliability and availability can be reached with extensive real-time measurement and diagnostics data. The most sophisticated version of the diagnostic tool provides clear reports for analyzing the use and productivity of the crane.