2 Ton Low Headroom Hoist for Steel Plant Crane

2 Ton Hoist&Low Headroom Hoist Overview

A 2 ton low headroom hoist is a type of electric Wire Rope Hoist that has a compact design and can be mounted on a single girder or monorail crane. It is suitable for applications where the headroom is limited and the lifting height is high. A low headroom hoist can reduce the hook approach distance and increase the effective working space.

A steel plant crane is a type of overhead crane that is used to handle steel materials, such as billets, slabs, coils, bars, etc. It can be equipped with different types of lifting devices, such as magnets, grabs, hooks, etc. A steel plant crane can improve the efficiency and safety of steel production and processing.

Uzbekistan Customer Crane Needs|Steel Plant Crane

Our customer is a steel manufacturer in Uzbekistan, that produces various steel products for domestic and international markets. They have a steel plant that covers an area of 20,000 square meters, with several production lines and workshops.

They contacted us in June 2023 and expressed their need for a new crane for their rolling mill workshop. They wanted a crane that could lift and transport steel coils from the storage area to the rolling machines, and also move them between different processes. They had some specific requirements for the crane, such as:

The lifting capacity should be 2 tons, as the weight of each coil was about 1.8 tons.
The lifting height should be at least 12 meters, as the height of the workshop was 15 meters.
The span should be 10 meters, as the width of the workshop was 12 meters.
The crane should have a low headroom design, as the clearance between the roof and the crane rail was only 0.8 meters.
The crane should have a smooth and precise operation, as the coils were delicate and needed to be handled with care.
The crane should have a reliable and durable performance, as the workshop environment was harsh and dusty.

2 Ton Hoist&Low Headroom Hoist Solution

fter receiving the customer’s inquiry, we quickly made a detailed analysis of their crane needs and offered them our best solution. We recommended they use our 2 ton low headroom hoist for their steel plant crane, which met all their requirements and expectations. We provided them with the following crane parameters, prices and features:

The model of the low headroom hoist had a lifting capacity of 2 tons, a lifting height of 12 meters, and a headroom of 0.8 meters.
The low headroom hoist included the electric motor, gearbox, drum, wire rope, hook block, limit switch, pendant control, etc.
The features of the low headroom hoist were:
- It had a compact structure and was lightweight, which reduced the load on the crane beam and increased the stability of the crane.
- It had a high-performance motor and gearbox, which ensured a smooth and fast lifting speed and a low noise level.
- It had a drum with grooves that matched the wire rope diameter, which prevented rope slippage and improved rope life.
- It had a hook block with a safety latch that prevented accidental load drop.
- It had a limit switch that stopped the hoist automatically when it reached the upper or lower limit position.
- It had a pendant control that allowed the operator to control the hoist from a safe distance.

Advantages of 2 Ton Low Headroom Hoist

A low headroom hoist is a type of lifting device that can operate in confined spaces with limited vertical clearance. It has several advantages over conventional hoists, such as:

It can reduce the overall height of the crane system, saving space and cost.
It can increase the hook height, allowing more lifting range and flexibility.
It can improve the safety and efficiency of the lifting operation, as it reduces the risk of collision and damage to the load or the equipment.

Low headroom hoists are suitable for various applications, such as industrial, construction, mining, and marine sectors. They can be electric, pneumatic, or manual, depending on the power source and the load capacity. They can also be customized to meet specific requirements and standards.

Transport and Installation of the Steel Plant Crane

We delivered the 2 ton low headroom hoist to the customer’s site in August 2023, by sea and road transportation. The hoist was packed in wooden cases and wrapped with plastic film to protect it from damage and corrosion during transport.

The installation process was as follows:

Measure and mark the position of the crane rail on the roof of the workshop, and fix the rail clips and bolts on the roof.
lift the crane beam place it on the rail clips, and tighten the bolts to secure it.
lift the low headroom hoist mount it on the crane beam, and connect the power supply and control cables.
adjust the hoist to make sure it is aligned with the crane beam and the hook is centred.
Test the hoist to check its lifting speed, braking system, limit switch, etc.

The installation was completed within one day, and the hoist was ready to use. The customer was very happy with the result and praised our work.

Electric Hoist Maintenance

We also provided the customer with some maintenance tips for their 2 ton low headroom hoist, such as:

Lubricate the wire rope, gearbox, drum, hook block, etc. regularly to reduce friction and wear.
Check the wire rope, hook block, limit switch, etc. for any damage or deformation before each use.
Replace the worn or broken parts in time to avoid accidents or failures.
Clean the hoist and keep it away from dust, moisture, corrosive substances, etc. to prevent rust or corrosion.
Follow the operation manual and safety rules when using the hoist.

If you have any crane needs, please feel free to contact us and we will reply to you as soon as possible.