The case shared by Dongqi Crane today is a paper mill in East Java. In order to expand its production scale, the paper mill customized three bridge cranes from a well-known crane manufacturer. Dongqi Crane was not involved in the project, but showed attention to the details of the implementation of a successful project. Learning the knowledge contained in this information will be of great benefit to both Dongqi Crane and the customer.

What technologies are required for a bridge crane customized for a paper mill?

The cranes will form an integral part of paper production and assist in the installation and commissioning of equipment at the new mill. The equipment includes 45-ton, 20-ton and 10-ton cranes tailored to the paper mill’s needs, supporting water extraction, paper fiber collection and spindle winding, with back-up support as required.

“The crane company’s proven track record in the paper industry was a decisive factor for the mill, and their customizable overhead cranes will increase the mill’s reliability and repairability,” said Omer Ahmed, technical coordinator for spare parts at the paper mill.

“As our customers increasingly seek material handling solutions to optimize productivity and reliability in fast-moving commercial environments, our lifting platforms provide customers with a variety of safe lifting feature options they can customize based on Customized for your specific lifting application, ultimately increasing productivity and safety,” says Andy Pulfer, Crane Sales Consultant.

The crane also features load control features such as hoist synchronization for coordinated movements between the two cranes, as well as an Extended Speed Range (ESR) system that allows faster hoisting speeds with lighter or no loads, thus Improve productivity. All cranes are equipped with remote monitoring that helps collect condition, usage and operational data for maintenance planning and prediction of possible component or equipment failure.

What requirements do paper mills have for the performance of bridge cranes?

From some details of this case, we can see that in order to meet the paper mill’s demand for overhead cranes, there are some key technologies that crane manufacturers need to meet. The paper mill’s performance requirements for overhead cranes mainly include the following aspects:

• Customized Design: Paper mills often require cranes that can be custom designed to fit their specific production processes, plant structures and work environments. This includes the adjustment of key parameters such as the crane’s tonnage, span, and lifting height to ensure that the crane can accurately meet various needs in the papermaking production process.
• High reliability and stability: Cranes need to have a high degree of reliability and stability to ensure that there will be no failures or downtime during long periods of continuous operation. This is crucial for paper mills, as any disruption can have a serious impact on production.
• Powerful lifting capacity: The paper production process may involve the handling of a large amount of raw materials and products, so the crane needs to have sufficient lifting capacity to easily handle materials of various weights and volumes.
• Flexible operating performance: Cranes need to have flexible operating performance to be able to adapt to different lifting and handling tasks. This may include precise positioning, smooth lifting and lowering, and fast movement speeds.
• Safety assurance: The design and operation of the crane must comply with safety standards to ensure the safety of operators. This includes the use of appropriate safety guards, emergency braking systems and load control functions.
• Maintenance ease: Cranes should be easy to service and maintain to reduce downtime and repair costs. This could involve things like easily replaceable parts, easy access to lubrication and cleaning, and easily accessible electrical systems.
• Intelligent and remote monitoring: With the development of technology, paper mills may want their cranes to have intelligent and remote monitoring functions. This can help operators better grasp the operating status of the crane, detect and solve problems in time, and improve production efficiency and safety.

What tasks does the person in charge of the paper mill need to do?

Although both crane suppliers and factories hope to have a perfect crane solution, this requires in-depth communication and cooperation between both parties. While crane suppliers use their professional knowledge to meet customer needs, the person in charge of the manufacturing factory needs to make full preparations, clarify their own needs and requirements, and conduct in-depth exchanges and discussions with manufacturers to ensure that they choose the right crane. The best crane equipment for your factory. The specific work content is as follows:

• First, paper mill leaders need to have a deep understanding of their own mill’s production needs and processes. This includes identifying the type of material that needs to be moved, its weight, size, and how often and how far it should be moved. At the same time, factors such as the factory’s spatial layout, height restrictions, and existing infrastructure must also be considered. With a deeper understanding of production needs, paper mill leaders can more accurately describe the type of crane and performance requirements required, ensuring that the crane chosen will meet actual needs.
• Secondly, the person in charge of the paper mill needs to understand the brands and models of cranes on the market in order to communicate effectively with the manufacturers. Relevant information can be obtained through online searches, industry exhibitions, or consulting peers. When understanding the market situation, pay attention to factors such as the crane’s performance, price, after-sales service, and the manufacturer’s strength and reputation.
• When communicating with manufacturers, paper mill leaders need to clearly express their needs and requirements. This includes key parameters such as the required crane’s tonnage, span, lifting height, and operating speed, as well as special requirements for crane safety, reliability, ease of maintenance, etc. At the same time, you should also explain your budget range so that the manufacturer can provide a crane solution that meets the budget requirements.
• In addition, the person in charge of the paper mill also needs to discuss the installation, commissioning and after-sales service of the crane with the manufacturer. This includes determining the installation location, foundation requirements, and installation time of the crane. It is also necessary to understand the manufacturer’s after-sales service policy, such as warranty period, maintenance response time, etc.
• Finally, the person in charge of the paper mill needs to carefully review the plans and quotations provided by the crane manufacturer and conduct a comprehensive evaluation. You can compare with multiple manufacturers and choose the crane manufacturer with the highest price/performance ratio and the best service to cooperate.