When scrap metal arrives at a scrapyard, a crane must reach into the delivery vehicle and unload the metal safely and quickly. It is vital that these unloading cranes be reliable and efficient to keep delivery vehicles moving through the facility and scrap material flowing into the mill.
Scrap charging crane is used to transfer scrap material from storage bins to a furnace. It is usually equipped with special grab attachments that allow it to grab and transfer the material safely and quickly. The crane is operated by a single person, and is typically used in industrial settings such as steel mills and foundries.
Grab crane can be divided into bridge type grab crane, gantry grab crane.
Features
Features of Steel Scrap Charging Crane
The features of a scrap charging crane typically include a powerful motor, a high lift capacity, and a claw attachment to grab and transfer materials. It is also designed with safety features such as an interlock system that prevents the crane from operating when the grab is not securely attached to the material. Additionally, Sinoko scrap charging cranes are designed with modern control systems that allow for precise and efficient control of the machine.
1. Clamshell grab crane
Applicable to the port, dock, station yard, mine loading various aspects such as bulk, minerals, coal, ballast, conditions, etc.,
Suitable for steel scrap grab and refined work, a large amount of waste, waste landfill and construction sites torpedo, loading and unloading and handling work, automotive recycling field, the collapse of torpedo and recycling, bucket tooth can be replaced, and high hardness, wear resistant steel, to ensure that the service life is long; Valve shell can choose according to different work environment; There are whole closed type valve shell, semi-closure type valve shell, valve shell and narrow width side lobe shell.
Advantage of scrap charging crane for steel making
Specification
Specification of Melting Shop Scrap Charging Crane
| Lifting Capacity | 5 | 10 | 16 | 20 | |||
| Max.Lifting Height | m | 20 | 18 | 22 | 26 | ||
| Span | m | 10.5-31.5 | |||||
| Working System | A5-A7 | ||||||
| Speed | Trolley | Hoisting | m/min | 40.1 | 40.7 | 41.8 | 48.6 |
| Travelling | 44.6 | 45.7 | 43.2 | 43.2 | |||
| Bridge travelling | 93.7-114.4 | 112.5-101 | 98-87.3 | 87.3 | |||
| Weight | Trolley | 5.2/5.9 | 8.2/9.1 | 14.8/15.9 | 19.3/20.4 | ||
| Total | Indoor | 19.9-41.3 | 26.5-50.4 | 47.3-67.9 | 56.1-75.6 | ||
| Outdoor | 20.7-42.1 | 27.4-51.2 | 48.5-69 | 57.3-76.8 | |||
| Grab | Volume | m 3 | 2.5-0.75 | 5-1.5 | 8-2.5 | 10--3 | |
| Dead weight | kg | 2632-2546 | 4800-4793 | 7841-8305 | 9812-10123 | ||
| Rail recommended | 43kg/m, QU70 | ||||||
| Power Source | 3Phase AC 380V 50HZ (As your demand) | ||||||
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A Steel Scrap Charging Crane with Grab is a type of scrap-handling machinery designed to transfer scrap metal from storage bins or delivery vehicles directly into furnaces. It streamlines material movement in steel mills or foundries, improving unloading speed and safety via its grab attachment operated by a single person.
The crane supports both clamshell (bucket-style) grabs—perfect for bulk materials like coal, ballast, or minerals—and orange-peel style grabs, which are ideal for finely handling steel scrap, demolition debris, or automotive recycling. Orange-peel grabs offer replaceable teeth made of hardened, wear-resistant steel, with various shell styles (fully enclosed, semi-closed, side-lobe, etc.) customizable to specific site conditions.
This crane includes comprehensive safety mechanisms: overload protection with audible/visual alerts; an emergency brake for urgent stops; thermal and current protection on the main hoist motor; latching hooks; rubber buffers; protective earthing; travel‑limit switches; and rigorous factory testing and certification prior to delivery.
Operators can choose between traditional room-based controls or remote control systems. Remote control enhances worker safety by distancing personnel from hazardous areas, while room control allows centralized operation—both geared toward ergonomic and secure workflows.
The crane is available in lifting capacities of 5, 10, 16, and 20 tons, with maximum lifting heights ranging from 18 to 26 meters. The span spans between 10.5 to 31.5 meters. Hoisting speeds fall between approximately 40 and 48 m/min, trolley travel speeds around 43 to 46 m/min, and bridge travel speeds range from about 87 to 114 m/min.
Standard power configuration is 3-phase AC at 380 V and 50 Hz. Sinoko also accommodates custom power demands based on customer requirements to ensure compatibility with specific plant electrical standards.
