Foundry casting bridge crane is the equipment that lift some metal materials that refers to metal liquid like liquid steel, molten copper, liquid copper and other important liquid. This bridge crane is often matched with the thermal insulation board to protect the electric hoist and equipment itself. So, the casting bridge crane uses the electric hoist that is matched with the board. Weihua’s foundry bridge crane is here to provide you the right solutions that can resolve your metal lifting needs.
Key specifications
Lifting capacity: 50-320 ton
Span length: 21-28 meter
Lifting Height: 24-32 meter
Working Class: A7
Ambient Temperature: -25℃-100℃
Power source: 3-Phase A.C. 380V 50Hz
Steel track recommended: QU120
Main hook speed: 6-7.5 m/min
Auxiliary hook speed: 10-12 m/min
Main Trolley speed: 29-41 m/min
Auxiliary Trolley speed: 38-39.5 m/min
Crane speed:58-84 m/min
Tips on how to buy the right foundry casting bridge crane
1.Take into account of your lifting capacity, working hours, and usage frequency
This is important for you to choose the right lifting capacity, working hours, and even the usage frequency. Typically, your casting bridge crane can lift 100 tons of metal liquid or even more. As you can see the key specifications, the duty class is typically uses A7(GB) and M7(ISO). So, this bridge crane can be operated for many hours per day. You do not need to worry about the lifting capacity and working hours is not enough. You can consider these factors to calculate the right load spectrum and duty cycle. If you do not know how to get and calculate the right one, please contact our sales representative to get more details.
2.Consider the right foundry casting bridge crane rails type
Actually, as we have showed above the table, you can buy the QU120 model of the bridge crane’s runway to support the bridge crane to operate and travel. QU120 is a heavy-duty bridge crane runway, typically used in the heavy-load environment. Of course, if your country or regions has a regulations that regulated the specific runway model, runway materials, and width, then you can share these information to us, we can provide the customized solutions in accordance with your local regulations. Remember that you always have to obey the laws or standards in your country or region.
3.Buy the electric hoist with the thermal insulation board
This is very essential for you to consider because it is necessary to protect your equipment to be damaged due to the hot gas or high-temperature. Weihua’s electric hoist is typically matches with the board, and you can buy the hoist without any questions.
4.Consider the TCO
TCO means the total cost on ownership, which is typically used when consider the heavy-industrial equipment. You should definitely consider this factor as you have to maintain the equipment daily to be safe and useful. Even you pay a little more, but you will pay less in the equipment maintenance, and the personnel maintenance salary. So, you should not only care about the price, but also care more about the total cost, your equipment safety, thermal effectiveness, and much more.
5.Consider the After-sales
It is very dangerous that your casting bridge crane have some problems that could cause the accidents and personnel injury. So, at this moment, after-sales support is very critical for you to conside. Weihua has many global service centre and if you require a after sales service, we will reply to you within 24 hours.
Still not sure which type of foundry casting bridge crane is right for you? Contact Steve to get more details and customized price. Also, you can download the Weihua foundry casting bridge crane brochure here.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What are the standard span and capacity ranges for WEIHUA's QD-type overhead cranes?
There is no accurate standard span and lifting capacity regard to Weihua’s brochure. But we can tell you that the lifting capacity is started from 20 tons to 100 tons or even more. You can customize your lifting capacity needs to us. We can provide the customized solutions for you.
2.What crane rail types does WEIHUA recommend for its YZ-type overhead cranes?
We recommend the QU120 rail model for you top select. Because this is commonly used in the heavy-load environments.
