Types of Metallurgical Cranes|Metallurgical Crane Manufacturers

Different from traditional general-purpose cranes that focus on material handling, non-ferrous metal smelting-specific cranes are “production partners” deeply embedded in process production lines – they use the electrolysis production process as the anchor point and are seamlessly coupled with core processes such as electrolysis, smelting, casting, and refining, becoming a key fulcrum to ensure process continuity and improve production line efficiency.

According to the differences in application scenarios, it is mainly divided into two types: one is an aluminum electrolysis multi-functional unit specially designed for aluminum smelting, and the other is a special process crane adapted to the smelting of copper, zinc, lead, nickel and other non-ferrous metals.

Faced with the extreme compound working conditions of high-temperature baking, magnetic field interference, high dust diffusion, and gas/acid mist corrosion in non-ferrous metal smelting, the non-ferrous metal crane developed by Weihua uses “environmental adaptation + intelligent empowerment” two-wheel drive to create an industry-leading special crane.

Aluminum Electrolysis Multifunctional Overhead Crane

Aluminum Electrolysis Multifunctional Overhead Crane

• ◆ Lifting weight range: 20t-40t/600KA electrolysis multifunctional unit
• ◆ Structural form: two-beam structure, three-beam structure
• ◆ Functions: Shelling, anode replacement, slag removal, feeding, aluminum extraction, anode bus lifting, electrolytic cell maintenance, vân vân.
• ◆ Job level: A7, A8

Các aluminum electrolysis multifunctional overhead crane integrates core electrolysis process operations such as shelling, anode replacement, slag removal, feeding, aluminum tapping, and lifting. It is a key equipment in a large-scale prebaked anode electrolytic aluminum production line.

Weihua’s newly developed new three-girder aluminum electrolytic multifunctional overhead crane is equipped with an industry-leading 600kA large-scale aluminum electrolytic tank. It is equipped with advanced configurations such as a double anode mechanism (single action/linkage), an independent rotary slag fishing mechanism, a flat grab function grab, a precise aluminum extraction system, an anode automatic height measurement system, an intelligent operation and maintenance system, and a grating isolation system to achieve intelligent control and efficient operations.

Its comprehensive advantages are significant: advanced technology, stable performance, high operating efficiency, convenient operation, easy maintenance, and compliance with green and environmental protection requirements. It is the core equipment to improve the automation level and comprehensive benefits of electrolytic aluminum production.

Special Crane for Electrolysis (đồng, Zinc, Lead, Niken)

Weihha Electrolytic Copper Special Crane

• ◆ Lifting weight range: 20t-40t
• ◆ Span range: 16.5m-34.5m
• ◆ Job level: A7, A8

The electrolysis-specific crane is a high-precision intelligent equipment specially designed for the electrolysis process. It integrates core functions such as picking and placing cathode and anode plates, and transporting residual plates to the washing unit. Its design positioning accuracy is as high as ±2mm, and it supports three modes: fully automatic, semi-automatic and manual.

The supporting HMI operating system can display coordinates, status and fault information in real time, and the operation is flexible and controllable. The whole machine has undergone special insulation and anti-corrosion treatment, is resistant to DC electric fields and acid mist corrosion, and can adapt to harsh working conditions. It is equipped with a special spreader and can realize functions such as simultaneous lifting of cathodes and anodes, single lifting, single action of tail hooks and starting plate arrangement, vân vân., to facilitate unmanned operation of electrolyzers.

Special Crane for Nickel Tank Transfer

Weihua nickel can transfer special crane

Nickel tank-specific cranes are specially built for nickel-iron smelting scenarios. With the advantages of high temperature resistance, high precision, high efficiency, high reliability and intelligent integration, the entire set of products has become the core equipment for improving the quality and efficiency of nickel smelting production lines. It is widely used in laterite nickel ore hydrometallurgy (RKEF process), high-ice nickel smelting and other production lines, and undertakes key operations such as efficient transfer of high-temperature tanks and equipment hoisting.

This series of products has strong high temperature resistance and can directly resist the radiant heat of roasted sand and high-temperature granular metal, ensuring safe operation in extreme environments. At the same time, it has outstanding efficiency, lên đến 10 cans/hour, has high-precision positioning and anti-sway capabilities, deeply integrated automation, and links with the factory MES system to realize unmanned operations throughout the entire process of can picking, transportation, dỡ hàng, and return, significantly improving safety and operational consistency.

Metallurgical Gantry Crane for Copper Smelting Slow Cooling Field

Weihua Metallurgical Gantry Crane

• ◆ Lifting weight range: 32t-100t
• ◆ Span range: 6m-24m
• ◆ Job level: A7, A8

The complete set of intelligent lifting equipment for the copper smelting slag slow cooling field consists of core equipment such as metallurgical gantry cranes, gantry spray trucks, electric flatbed trucks and moving platforms. It integrates the triple certification strategy of infrared cameras, millimeter wave radar point cloud recognition and weighing, and uses the WCS system combined with absolute encoder redundant positioning and magnetic nail calibration technology to achieve millimeter-level precise positioning.

The closed-loop anti-sway technology based on the inclinometer effectively suppresses the lifting swing and ensures the stability of operations such as automatic hanging, turning and unpacking of slag bales.