Slag handling cranes

Konecranes slag handling crane
Konecranes slag handling crane

Tested in harsh environments

A slag handling crane distributes slag—the incombustible residue left after waste or biomass combustion—along conveyor lines as the material is sorted through the slag bunker and loaded into trucks. Slag is highly abrasive and efficient handling requires protection from a harsh operating environment.

Konecranes slag handling cranes are engineered for this specific type of bulk material handling, with corrosion, moisture and heat resistance, as well as the hard durability and reliability we are known for in tough lifting conditions. Fully automated or operated manually from a central control room, its capacity is 4 to 17 tons with typical spans from 10 to 16 meters.

Customer Case: Mölndals Energi AB, Sweden

Crane integration with existing systems key for power plant

"Konecranes has proven to be a local, competent supplier with global strength. We are looking forward to long-lasting cooperation with them."

Jan Brännström, Project Manager, Molndals Energi

Features

Our technical and design teams know the slag handling process and can integrate features suitable to your particular lifting needs.

  • Fully automated, operator-free system
  • Integrated weighing system
  • Special grab with additional attachment for ferrous handling
  • Regenerative braking
  • Advanced crane control systems
  • Designed for continuous operation
  • High rope drum/rope ratio with 2/2 rope reeving
  • Deep rope grooves
  • Centralized lubrication system
  • Compact design
  • Sway Control (as standard) and other Smart Feature options
  • Surface-hardened wheels with adjustable alignment
  • Power cable integration with the drum
Slag crane grabs
Slag crane grabs

Benefits

We build safety, reliability and ease of maintenance into all of our cranes.

  • Safer and more efficient operations with enhanced performance thanks to full automation.
  • Increased floor space with compact design.
  • Sway Control comes standard and other Smart Features can be added for safer, faster load handling and more precise positioning.
  • Energy savings due to regenerative braking.
  • Simplify and minimize maintenance costs.
  • High rope life.
  • Accurate positioning of the grab.
Slag handling in wate facility
Slag handling in wate facility

Technical specifications

FEATURESSPECIFICATIONS
Plant nominal capacity720 - 2,400 TPD
Winch typePurpose-built built-up hoist
Lifting device - dual scoop grab1.6 - 7m3*
Lifting capacity, max.4 - 17t*
Span10 - 16m*
Lifting height, max.22.3 - 22.6m*
Bridge/trolley travel speed60m/min - 90m/min*
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Main User InterfaceStandard
Manual/semi-automated controlChair/radio
Bridge/trolley power supplyFestoon
Motor control systemKonecranes VFD
Electrical brakingRegenerative
Back-up/serviceRadio
Automated: Feeding/unmanned controlHMI panel

*Can be customized

Strength of experience

At Konecranes, we know the harsh operating conditions in waste-to-energy and biomass plants, so we engineer lifting and control equipment like our slag handling cranes to endure extreme humidity, dust, and temperature variations. In whatever environment they are used, our cranes maximize safety, efficiency and reliability. Get in touch with our experts using the form below to learn more about our slag handling cranes.

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