The heavy duty construction of Flagcrane below-the-hook lifting equipment is particularly suited to the aggressive operating environments found in steel mills. High strength structural materials, rugged components and mill-duty welding are just a few of the reasons why Flagcrane grabs are the most reliable in the industry.
Flagcrane has supplied steel mills around the world with lifting equipment such as Slab Tongs (including handling at as-cast temperatures), Sheet & Plate Tongs and Coil Grabs and Tongs. Each lifting device can be provided with a customer-specific combination of features to address low-headroom, rotation, safety lockouts and warning devices.
All below-the-hook lifting equipment from Flagcrane is designed and manufactured in conformance with the ASME B30.20 standard.
Iron Ore
Flagcrane offers many custom solutions for the mining industry. Lifters for handling raw materials such as scoops, buckets, and taconite tray grabs are just a few examples. We also provide many tools to assist with maintenance functions in areas such as conveyor lines and ball mills helping to keep them operating at their full potential.
Slab, Plate, and Sheet Handling
The handling of slabs, plate, and sheet can be a challenge for steel production. Flagcrane has solutions to suit handling of single sheets and multiple sheet stacks whether in the production area or final inspection, packing, and shipping. Slab Tongs, Telescoping Lifters, and Vacuum Lifters are just three examples of equipment we can provide. We have developed lifters for extra long plate sections, and have even provided tools for handling of cropped ends.
Coil Handling
No matter what your coil handling application involves, Flagcrane Application Engineers will help you find the solution that best meets your material handling needs. We provide solutions to suit any process from the Hot Mill, Cold Mill, Galvanizing/Plating Lines, and Annealing to Processing, Storage and Shipping.
Coil Grabs come in many shapes and sizes. From a simple C-Hook to a motorized Telescoping Coil Lifter, the proper choice of lifter depends on several factors. What is the orientation of the coil (centerline horizontal or vertical, a.k.a. “eye-to-the-sky”)? How much space is available around the coil to engage the coil grab? Is there a wide variation in coil diameters and widths?
Rolling Mill Equipment
For the rolling mill, Flagcrane has developed many styles or work roll, backup roll, and roll set handling rigs to assist will roll change operations. Additionally, tools to aid in the maintenance process such as spindle handling rigs, mandrel lifters, and cylinder lifters are just some of the solutions we can offer. For handling of semi-finished and finished products, Flagcrane Telescoping Coil Grabs are the superior choice for your production needs.
Bloom and Ingot Handling
Flagcrane offers an extensive range of solutions for handling Steel Blooms and Ingots. Vertical drop casting, continuous casting, ingot storage, ingot scalping, and furnace loading are just some of the many applications where we have provided our highest quality lifting equipment. Whether mechanical or Motorized, our unique, custom designs offer an unparalleled level of safety and performance. Contact us to discuss your application today!
