The purchase of a double-girder bridge crane by an iron ore factory is a common practice in the industry to maintain equipment and ensure production efficiency. The double-girder bridge crane is a lifting equipment that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects, which is widely used in various industries such as steel, mining, power plants, ports, etc.

In the iron ore factory, the double-girder bridge crane is mainly used to lift and transport iron ore raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products. With the help of this equipment, workers can safely and efficiently complete the lifting and transportation tasks, and ensure the smooth progress of production.

At the same time, the double-girder bridge crane is also an important equipment for maintaining the iron ore factory. It can be used to transport maintenance tools and materials to the maintenance site, so as to improve the efficiency of maintenance work and ensure the normal operation of production equipment.

South African iron ore company purchases double-girder bridge crane

The business supplies high-quality iron ore to the steel industry. A total of 2 double-girder overhead cranes were purchased for this purchase. These cranes will be used to assist in the maintenance of heavy mining vehicles. The two overhead cranes have the same important specifications, with a span of 22m and a lifting height of 17.3m. Each crane is equipped with two hoists – a main hoist capable of lifting 40 tonnes and an auxiliary hoist of 10 tonnes. Two hoists can be operated individually or in series.

The crane had to be manufactured and installed within a certain timeframe to suit the overall site schedule, and the client received regular updates and reports to minimize slippage on site which was subject to some delays due to high winds.

The client also appointed a third-party inspection company to oversee that all quality and manufacturing specifications were met, and the report states that the client was satisfied that the crane was well designed, planned and executed.

What did we get from this case

Our crane business in Africa is growing rapidly. Although the volume is still insufficient compared to other regions, it can be seen that the impact of bridge cranes on local economic activities. In many minerals in Africa, the working environment is often worse, and there are large hidden safety hazards in manual handling heavy objects. The application of bridge cranes can reduce this risk and ensure the safety of workers’ lives. The installation and use of bridge cranes promotes the development of African mining industry towards a more mechanized and automatic direction, and promotes the upgrading and transformation of technology. With the improvement of the mechanization of mining industry, the destruction of the environment and the waste of resources will gradually decrease, which will help achieve the sustainable development of the mining industry.