Steel Mill Cranes As Per Your Overhead Crane Specifications

Common Sizes:

• Length: 4–8 meters
• Width: 1.5–2.5 meters
• Thickness: 0.15–0.30 meters
• Typical Weight: 8 to 25 tons per slab (depending on size and steel grade)

Handling Notes:

• Clarify whether slabs are uniform size or mixed sizes to adjust clamp or grab design.
• Surface condition (hot, scaled, or cold) affects gripping method and crane setup.
• Quantity per lift varies; ensure crane capacity includes a 20–30% safety margin.

Practical Tip: Confirm if slabs will be lifted individually or in bundles. Bundles can significantly increase total lift weight.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 3–6 meters
• Cross-section: Square (typically 0.1–0.15 m) or rectangular
• Typical Weight: 1 to 3 tons per billet

Handling Notes:

• Billets may be handled individually or in bundles—know the lift configuration.
• For square billets, magnet or clamp attachments are common.
• High-temperature billets require special insulation or heat-resistant gear.

Practical Tip: If billets are bundled, confirm bundle size and total weight. Mixed bundle lengths may require adjustable clamps or guided spreaders.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 4–6 meters
• Cross-section: 0.15–0.3 meters (square or rectangular)
• Typical Weight: 2 to 6 tons per bloom

Handling Notes:

• Requires higher capacity cranes than billets.
• Surface condition (hot or cold) affects clamp/magnet choice.
• Lifting devices must match bloom shape.

Practical Tip: For mixed sizes, use adjustable grippers. Clarify whether blooms are lifted one by one or in groups.

Common Sizes:

• Outer Diameter: 21 mm to 1,220 mm
• Length: 3 to 12 meters
• Wall Thickness: 2 to 20 mm
• Typical Weight: Varies widely (e.g., 100 kg to 5 tons per pipe depending on size and material)

Handling Notes:

• Pipes may be seamless or welded; both types affect handling stability.
• Long pipes require multi-point lifting or spreader bars to prevent bending.
• Pipe bundles are often lifted together — confirm weight and strapping details.

Practical Tip: For bundle handling, specify whether pipes are tied, strapped, or loose to ensure safe lifting gear selection.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 6–12 meters
• Height: 100–600 mm (depending on I-beam, H-beam, or custom profile)
• Flange Width: 50–300 mm
• Typical Weight: 0.2 to 3 tons per beam

Handling Notes:

• Beams may be lifted individually or in bundles. Confirm whether bundles are strapped or loose.
• Asymmetrical or wide flange beams may need custom clamps or spreader beams.
• Surface may be rusty, galvanized, or painted — affects grip type and safety.

Practical Tip: Always provide the beam type (I-beam, H-beam, U-beam, etc.) and loading orientation (horizontal/vertical) to select the correct lifting device.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 6–12 meters
• Cross-section Types: Angles (L), Channels (C, U), T-profiles, Z-profiles
• Typical Weight: 0.1 to 2 tons per profile or bundle

Handling Notes:

• Profiles may come in a wide range of shapes and sizes; specify exact types and loading method.
• Often transported in bundles; clarify if bundles are tied or loose.
• Uneven or thin profiles may require soft slings or adjustable clamps.

Practical Tip: Include clear details on the shape, number per lift, and whether mixed profiles will be handled together — this ensures the lifting gear is properly designed.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 2–12 meters
• Width: 1–3 meters
• Thickness: Sheets: 0.5–6 mm, Plates: 6–100 mm

Typical Weight:

• Sheets: 100–800 kg each,
• Plates: 1–10 tons each

Handling Notes:

• Sheets are typically thin and flexible; plates are heavy and rigid.
• May be lifted singly or in stacks; note edge sharpness and risk of bending.
• Stacked lifting requires even weight distribution; magnets or plate clamps are commonly used.

Practical Tip: Confirm whether you lift single sheets/plates or bundles. Hot-rolled vs. cold-rolled surfaces may affect grip and safety requirements.

Common Sizes:

• Diameter: 5.5 mm to 16 mm (sometimes up to 28 mm)
• Coil Weight: 1 to 3 tons per coil
• Coil Outer Diameter: ~1.0 to 1.2 meters
• Coil Inner Diameter: ~0.8 meters
• Coil Height: ~1.0 meter

Handling Notes:

• Usually delivered in tightly wound coils, banded with steel straps.
• Coils may be hot or cold depending on process.
• Handling is often done by coil grabs or C-hooks through the center bore.
• Coils are often stacked; lifting multiple coils requires strict attention to weight and stability.

Practical Tip: Always confirm coil bore size and whether vertical or horizontal storage/handling is used — this affects lifting equipment type.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 6 to 12 meters
• Diameter (round bar): 10 mm to 100 mm
• Cross-section: Round, square, flat, or hexagonal
• Typical Weight: 50 kg to 2 tons per bundle (varies by diameter and number of bars per bundle)

Handling Notes:

• Bars are typically bundled together for easier lifting.
• Bundle integrity is critical; broken ties can lead to load instability.
• Handling may be done with slings, spreader beams, or specialized clamps.
• Long bar lengths require spreader beams to prevent bending.

Practical Tip: Confirm bar type and bundle weight. For long or thin bars, anti-sway and soft-handling features help prevent damage and enhance safety.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 0.5 to 5 meters
• Width / Height: Varies with design
• Typical Weight: 0.5 to 20 tons per casting

Handling Notes:

• May be single or grouped lifts; clarify if bundling is used.
• Gripping must account for uneven weight distribution and delicate surfaces.
• Lifting gear may include adjustable slings, hooks, or custom clamps.

Practical Tip: Provide drawings or photos if possible. Irregular geometry and center of gravity affect lifting safety and method.

Common Sizes:

• Length: 0.3 to 4 meters
• Cross-Section: Round, square, flat, or custom
• Typical Weight: 100 kg to 15 tons per forging

Handling Notes:

• May be handled hot or cold; specify temperature conditions.
• Balanced lifting is critical—especially for long or thick pieces.
• Slings and hooks are commonly used; C-hooks for ring-shaped forgings.

Practical Tip: Clarify if forgings will be lifted hot. Heat-resistant slings or clamps may be necessary.