Konecranes coil handling crane

Konecranes coil handling crane

Industries

Metals production

We know the hazards and challenges of the metals production industry: open flame, molten metal, severe heat, dangerous loads and continuous production demands. Our advanced lifting equipment, technologies and service can improve the safety and productivity of operations across every area of your plant.

How to choose cranes for steel warehousing

3d steel factory

3d steel factory

Steel Industry Process Flow

We know the steel making process

Deep industry knowledge and process understanding help us deliver equipment and service to optimize your operations. Our knowledge and ability is at your service to develop the best solution to lift heavy and dangerous items throughout your operation—from moving iron ore and recycled steel to pouring hot metal and shaping products in the rolling mill and all the way to shipping and storage.

Equipment for the metals industry

Konecranes steel ladle cranes

Konecranes steel ladle cranes

Double-girder ladle handling cranes

These cranes transport ladles of molten metal so safety and reliability come first.

Konecranes ruukki 220-60t charging crane

Konecranes ruukki 220-60t charging crane

Four-girder charging cranes

Our charging cranes are well suited for the flames, radiated heat and intense heat of the charge itself. Safety and reliability are our top priorities—especially when the load is molten metal.

Jebens magnet handling

Jebens magnet handling

Slab and billet handling cranes

These high-speed, heavy-duty production cranes take hot slabs, billets or blooms from the continuous casting machine conveyor and transport them to the storage area or feed them to the rolling mill.

Coil and Plate Handling Cranes

Coil and Plate Handling Cranes

Coil and plate handling cranes

For transporting bars, plates or coils in the rolling area, these high-speed cranes can be equipped with a variety of lifting devices for handling many different types of material.

2a steel scrapyard

2a steel scrapyard

Scrap handling cranes

These high-duty, high-speed cranes load scrap into buckets for transport to the melt shop. Due to the high dust, noise and vibration levels in the scrap yard, we pay special attention to the crane operator’s safety.

Konecranes M-series crane

Konecranes M-series crane

Overhead cranes

Industry-leading crane technology that meets light and heavy industrial lifting needs up to 500 tons.

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SSAB Europe Oy – Raahe, Finland image

Agilon

Agilon is an automated materials management system that efficiently stores tool and components for quick retrieval.

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#lifttruckecolifting

Lift trucks and reach stackers

Our lift trucks and reach stackers are versatile tools for transporting steel products. Our lift trucks are available with lifting capacities from 10 to 65 tons and reach stackers from 35 to 80 tons.

Metals industry expertise

3d steel factory

3d steel factory

Automation

The automated functions of our cranes can help streamline operations while improving safety, efficiency, ease of use and overall productivity.

Warehouse Management System for coil storage

Warehouse Management System for coil storage

Warehouse Management System for coil storage

Our Warehouse Management System can help improve efficiency and productivity in coil warehouse operations.

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ROS_2021_3D_with Human

Remote Operating Station

Our Remote Operating Station has the same controls as a cabin on the crane structure, but allows the crane to be controlled away from its operating area, without a direct line of sight to the crane structure.

Service for the metals industry

Remote Monitoring metals industry

Remote Monitoring metals industry

TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring

Remote monitoring helps you make maintenance decisions based on actual condition which means you can schedule service around your production schedules.

Fork lift in Konecranes parts distribution center

Fork lift in Konecranes parts distribution center

Parts for all makes and models

When it comes to parts and service, it doesn’t matter who made your crane. We offer genuine Konecranes spare parts as well as replacement parts for all other makes and models.

Konecranes RailQ model

Konecranes RailQ model

Consultation Services

Consultation Services take a deeper look at your crane to help address questions around runways, crane geometry, crane condition, remaining design life, rope reeving and hook fatigue.

Customer reference stories

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Konecranes and Rautaruukki Corporation image

Rautaruukki Corporation, Finland

Increased demands call for new crane

We worked with the customer to design a new hot metal crane fitted with Sway Control and Target Positioning Smart Features to increase safety and meet increased production demands.

Konecranes technician inspects hoist

Konecranes technician inspects hoist

Alaskan Copper & Brass Co., United States

CXT cranes and service program reduce maintenance cost by 60%

A new facility gets new equipment, and aging cranes go from weekly repairs to a systematic program of monthly inspections to help make a significant reduction in maintenance costs.

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Konecranes provides service, equipment and parts in a wide variety of industries around the world. Don't see your country listed here? Find a location near you or contact us for availability.