Hot Metal Process Crane in a Metal Powder Plant
Reference reportCranes at Steel Production | Cranes
Technical requirements
Energy Supply and Real-Time Data Transmission to one Overhead Crane
In the demanding environment of a metal powder plant, precision and reliability are paramount. The process crane, responsible for critical material handling, depends on a seamless energy supply and real-time data transmission to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Conductix-Wampfler provided an advanced solution combining insulated conductor rails and ProfiDAT® technology, enabling both power delivery and high-speed data communication to the crane’s PLC. Designed to withstand extreme conditions, the system includes special shielding and high-temperature-resistant components, guaranteeing long-term performance and operational safety.
- Used Products
- Technical Information
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Used Products
Technical Information
| Product[s] | ProfiDAT®, Program 0514 |
| Aluminum Conductor Rail, Program 0813 SingleFlexLine with standard PVC insulation up to +55 °C | |
| Aluminum Conductor Rail, Program 0813 SingleFlexLine with PPE insulation for ambient temperatures up to +85 °C | |
| Travel speed [Crane bridge] | 60 m/min |
| Travel length [Crane bridge] | 95 m |
| Crane loading capacity | 75 t / 25 t / 6,3 t |
| Current Collector | ProfiDAT® current collector with protective earth carbon brush and data transmission antenna |
| Additonal product information | ProfiDAT® for grounding and data transmission |
| PPE insulated conductor rail segments are installed in the areas with the highest ambient temperature. Additional steel plates shield the conductor rails and ProfiDAT® profile from the radiation heat |
General information
| Country | Sweden |
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| Representative office | Conductix-Wampfler AB [SE] |
| Operator | Höganäs Sweden AB | Halmstadt | Sweden |
