Cooperative client: North Steel Distribution Company, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry: Steel plate, steel beam storage and cutting processing
North Steel Distribution is a well-established steel distribution enterprise in the local area, mainly engaged in the storage, cutting, and distribution of various thick steel plates and beams. The steel raw materials processed daily can reach a maximum length of 12 meters.
The previous warehouse of the enterprise had inherent hardware shortcomings, with an overall indoor floor height of only 6.5 meters and very limited vertical space. Conventional standard bridge cranes require high installation clearance and cannot be installed on site; At the same time, ordinary forklifts have insufficient lifting height and cannot reach the upper high-level shelves of the warehouse. A large amount of steel can only be stacked at low levels, which limits the overall storage and operation mode for a long time.
Project Pain Points
1.The height of the factory building is severely restricted
The top clearance of the warehouse is insufficient, and the body structure of traditional cranes and ordinary bridge cranes is too high. The lifting head occupies a large space, and the site does not have the basic installation conditions. There are no suitable lifting equipment available.
2.The hidden dangers of manual overloading operations are prominent
Heavy steel plates and beams are heavy and rely on manual handling and movement throughout the entire process, resulting in extremely high labor intensity. Long term operations can easily cause lumbar muscle strain and back injuries to employees, posing a high risk of labor safety for enterprises.
3.The efficiency of material retrieval is extremely low
Without the support of mechanized auxiliary equipment, the process of finding and transporting individual steel plates by workers is cumbersome, with an average time of up to 30 minutes for material retrieval and transportation. The turnover of goods is slow, seriously affecting the overall efficiency of receiving and shipping orders.
Henan Mining Customized Solution
Based on the low floor height, existing building structure, and 15 ton heavy load requirements of the customer’s site, we have customized a low clearance dedicated bridge crane that is tailored to the actual working conditions of the site:
1.The rated load capacity of the whole machine is 15 tons, and it adopts a compact and lightweight structure optimized design, greatly reducing the upper space occupation. The distance from the top of the hook to the top of the factory is only controlled at 800 millimeters, perfectly suitable for a 6.5-meter low warehouse;
2.Equipped with a wireless remote control device with real-time position display function, the operation is intuitive and simple, and workers can flexibly control it on the ground;
3.Support multi gear variable speed adjustment, smooth start stop, precise control, able to meet the precise positioning of steel plates and the fine operation requirements of light and slow takeoff and landing;
4.The equipment is directly erected and operated based on the original main beam of the factory building, without the need for additional foundation pouring or installation of load-bearing columns, without damaging the original layout of the factory area, greatly reducing the renovation period and additional investment costs.
Implementation Results
Significant increase in warehouse utilization rate
With the lifting advantage of low clearance cranes, goods can be safely stacked on high-rise shelves, and the three-dimensional space of the warehouse is fully utilized. The overall storage capacity is increased by 40%, and the utilization rate of land and factory buildings is maximized.
Leapfrog improvement in homework efficiency
After mechanization replaced manual handling, the entire process of steel searching, retrieval, and loading has been accelerated, and the time required to retrieve a single steel plate has been reduced from 30 minutes to 6 minutes, significantly improving the efficiency of workshop circulation.
Comprehensive upgrade of safety production
Completely bidding farewell to high-intensity manual heavy load operations, within the 12 months since the equipment was put into use, there have been no incidents of back strain or work-related injury claims among employees in the factory area, and the working environment has become safer and more standardized.
Customer deeply recognizes repurchase
The effect of this renovation far exceeded the customer’s expectations. With stable equipment performance and comprehensive landing services, the customer will purchase the same customized crane again for another warehouse under their umbrella.
Why do global customers choose Henan mining cranes for a long time
In the international lifting equipment market, many overseas factories, warehousing enterprises, and heavy industry manufacturers prefer to cooperate with Henan mines. We strictly follow international production standards such as ISO, CE, ASME, etc., strictly control the production process of the whole machine, and have extremely advantageous factory pricing and high cost-effectiveness while ensuring high quality.
We create a one-stop service system for the entire process, from free site survey, scheme design, factory performance testing in the early stage, to on-site installation and commissioning, operator training, 24-hour online remote technical support, and attentive follow-up throughout the process.
At present, Henan Mine lifting equipment including bridge cranes has been exported to more than 50 countries and regions worldwide. The average investment return cycle of customized cranes and hoisting equipment remains 6–14 months, serving as a cost-effective partner for global enterprises to cut costs, boost efficiency and ensure stable production.
We accurately match equipment models based on different industries, venues, and load requirements, provide transparent and reasonable quotations, and tailor exclusive lifting equipment with stronger adaptability.
If you also have needs such as limited floor height in the factory, space renovation, and heavy-duty lifting upgrades, please feel free to consult and communicate at any time.
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