Overview
Steel mill cranes are specifically engineered for the unique challenges of steel and iron works. They are designed to handle the heavy loads involved in the production and processing of steel, including molten steel pieces, rolled steel, and various steel products. These cranes are built to withstand harsh environments, high temperatures, and demanding operating conditions.
Types of Steel Mill Cranes
Bulk handling cranes: Used for efficient handling of bulk materials in steel mills.
Scrap yard cranes: Designed for the movement of scrap metal within the steel mill premises.
Slag handling cranes: Specialized cranes for handling and disposing of slag, a byproduct of steel production.
Furnace charging cranes: Used to load raw materials into furnaces for steel production.
Ladle cranes: Designed to transport and pour molten steel from the furnace to different locations.
Tundish cranes: Used for handling tundishes, which are vessels that transport molten steel during continuous casting processes.
Slab handling cranes: Specifically designed to handle heavy plates and slabs in steel mills.
Billet handling cranes: Used for lifting and moving billets, which are semi-finished steel products.
Coil handling cranes: Designed to handle steel coils, commonly used in the manufacturing industry.
Long product handling cranes: Used for lifting and transporting long steel products, such as H-beams, bars, rods, and tubes.
Plate handling cranes: Designed to handle heavy plates used in steel production.
Service and maintenance cranes: Used for maintenance and repair tasks in steel mills.
Features
Robust construction: Steel mill cranes are constructed with durable materials to withstand heavy loads, extreme temperatures, and harsh environments.
Safety features: These cranes are equipped with safety features such as overload protection, emergency stop systems, and anti-collision devices to ensure safe operations.
Advanced control systems: Steel mill cranes often feature advanced control systems for precise and efficient material handling.
Customization options: Steel mill cranes can be customized to meet specific requirements, such as automation integration, specialized lifting attachments, and ergonomic operator cabins.
As a premier manufacturer of steelworks and steel mill cranes, Sinoko offers cutting-edge material handling solutions tailored to various industries worldwide. Sinoko has successfully designed, manufactured, and installed over 100,000 units in more than 60 countries, cementing its global presence.
Our strategic subsidiaries in different countries enable us to provide localized services, ensuring enhanced customer satisfaction. Leveraging decades of operation, Sinoko has amassed invaluable expertise in developing solutions for diverse sectors, including aerospace, automotive, shipping, paper mills, waste management, steel handling, and many more.
Sinoko boasts a comprehensive range of hoists, overhead cranes, and crane components meticulously engineered to meet industry-specific demands, while upholding robustness, reliability, safety, durability, and ease of maintenance.
Specification
| Type | Steel Mill Crane |
| Ton | 5 ton - 500 ton |
| Span | Up to 35 m |
| Lifting speed | 5/0.38 m/min or customized |
| Traveling speed | 0~40 m/min |
| Cross Speed | 0~100 M/Min (VVVF) |
| Working Class | M3-M6 |
| Specification | CE, ISO |
Experience the efficiency and reliability of our steel mill cranes for your material handling needs. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and discover how our specialized solutions can optimize your steel and iron works operations. Maximize productivity and safety with our tailored steel mill cranes.
CASE
Want to see how our cranes perform in demanding steel industry environments? Explore real-world project cases to discover how Sinoko solutions deliver reliable results.
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Steel mill cranes are engineered to manage challenging tasks like lifting molten steel, moving rolled slabs, handling scrap metal, loading furnaces, and dealing with byproducts such as slag—all optimized for harsh and heat-intensive environments.
Sinoko offers a wide range, including bulk material cranes for raw materials, scrap yard cranes, slag handling cranes, furnace‑charging cranes, ladle cranes, tundish cranes, slab cranes, billet cranes, coil cranes, and maintenance-focused cranes.
They feature ultra-robust construction, advanced safety systems like overload protection and emergency stops, and high-level automation with precision control—perfectly fit for continuous duty in extreme environments.
Steel mill cranes come in capacities ranging from 5 ton to 500 ton, spans up to 35 m, with customizable lifting speeds (e.g., 5/0.38 m/min), traveling speeds up to 40 m/min, VVVF-controlled cross speeds up to 100 m/min, and working classes from M3 to M6, all meeting CE and ISO certifications.
With over 100,000 units delivered in more than 60 countries, Sinoko combines its global manufacturing presence with strong localized support—ensuring safe, reliable, and customized crane systems for industries such as aerospace, paper mills, and steel handling.
Customers can tailor cranes for specific needs—options include automation readiness, specialized lifting attachments, ergonomic cabins, advanced control systems, and customized safety features to match precise operational requirements.
