Recently, at a metallurgical project construction site, a 160/40-ton overhead crane—supplied by Weihua Group—has entered the installation phase. As a core piece of load-bearing equipment for material handling and smelting processes within a metallurgical workshop, the installation of this crane marks a critical step toward integrated equipment commissioning and the commencement of full-scale operations.

The 160/40-ton overhead crane is a specialized, large-scale piece of metallurgical lifting equipment, featuring a 160-ton main hook and a 40-ton auxiliary hook. It is primarily tasked with handling molten steel ladles, facilitating the maintenance of heavy machinery, and transporting materials under high-temperature conditions. To address the demanding environment of a metallurgical site—characterized by high temperatures, heavy dust, and continuous operation—Weihua has incorporated specialized design adaptations. Weihua Group possesses extensive technical expertise in the field of metallurgical cranes; its products are widely utilized in numerous domestic smelting plants, where they are engineered to withstand the high-temperature and highly corrosive environments typical of such facilities. Furthermore, Weihua’s recent breakthroughs in intelligent control and safety redundancy technologies provide robust support for this type of heavy-duty equipment. For instance, the company’s anti-sway technology can limit the oscillation of a large crane to the millimeter level once it comes to a stop, significantly enhancing both safety and precision during lifting operations. Heavy-Duty Design for Metallurgical Applications

High-tonnage design, meeting the heavy-duty handling requirements of the metallurgical industry

The 160/40t overhead crane features a configuration with both main and auxiliary hoisting mechanisms, designed to handle both ultra-heavy load lifting and auxiliary lifting tasks.

Main hoist capacity: 160 tons

Auxiliary hoist capacity: 40 tons

Crane type: Double-girder overhead crane

Application: Heavy material handling in metallurgical facilities

The main hoist handles heavy loads, while the auxiliary hoist provides additional flexibility for auxiliary lifting and material handling operations.

Weihua Provide Professional Installation and Quality Assurance

The installation of large-scale metallurgical cranes demands high standards for construction precision, structural connections, and equipment commissioning.

On-site, the Weihua installation team carried out tasks—including the assembly of the bridge structure, installation of hoisting mechanisms, connection of electrical systems, and inspection of various components—in strict accordance with technical installation requirements, ensuring that the installation quality of every system met the project’s technical specifications.

Through standardized installation and commissioning, a solid foundation is established for the equipment’s subsequent entry into operational service.

Reliable Crane Solutions for the Metallurgical Industry

Weihua’s metallurgical cranes are widely used in sectors such as iron and steel smelting, metal processing, foundry operations, and heavy industrial production. They can be custom-designed to meet the specific requirements of different production processes, duty classifications, and on-site operating environments.

From large-scale steel mills to modern metallurgical production workshops, Weihua consistently provides reliable lifting equipment and material handling solutions, helping clients in the metallurgical industry enhance their production efficiency and level of automation.

Weihua Group – Professional Metallurgical Crane Manufacturer, Supporting Global Industrial Development.