YZ Type Foundry Casting Bridge Crane is a heavy-duty overhead crane specifically designed for steel plants, foundries, and metallurgical casting workshops. Engineered for continuous operation under extreme temperatures and demanding working conditions, it consists of main girders, end carriages, hoisting trolley, trolley traveling mechanisms, and a complete electrical control system, providing reliable and efficient molten metal handling throughout the casting process.
The crane adopts a high-strength box-girder structure that offers outstanding rigidity, stability, and load-bearing performance. Rails installed on the upper surface of the main girders allow the hoisting trolley to travel smoothly across the bridge, while the end carriages support the entire crane and ensure stable longitudinal movement along the runway rails.
The hoisting trolley integrates the lifting mechanism, trolley drive system, and customized lifting attachments for handling molten metal ladles and other high-temperature materials. The crane traveling system, driven by electric motors, gear reducers, and heavy-duty wheels, provides smooth and precise movement throughout the workshop. A centralized electrical control system coordinates all lifting and traveling operations while ensuring safe and efficient performance.
Designed for harsh metallurgical environments, the YZ Type Foundry Casting Bridge Crane utilizes heat-resistant structural materials, dust-proof components, and multiple safety protection systems to ensure reliable long-term operation. Its durable construction, intelligent control, and excellent resistance to high temperatures make it an ideal lifting solution for modern steelmaking and casting production lines.
Heavy-Duty Structure with High Load Capacity
The four-girder box-type structure is fabricated from high-strength steel, providing outstanding rigidity, excellent load distribution, and superior resistance to continuous heavy-duty operation and impact loads. It is specially designed for lifting molten steel, molten iron, and large casting ladles in demanding metallurgical environments.Excellent Heat and Dust Resistance
Critical structural and electrical components are manufactured using heat-resistant materials and protected by specialized insulation and dust-proof designs. High-temperature wire ropes, flame-retardant electrical components, and sealed mechanisms ensure reliable operation while extending the crane's service life in harsh foundry conditions.Precise Motion Control
Advanced variable frequency drive (VFD) technology provides smooth and accurate control of hoisting, trolley travel, and crane travel. Stable load handling with minimal sway improves operational safety while increasing productivity during molten metal transportation and casting operations.
Weihua Crane provides customized YZ Type Foundry Casting Bridge Crane solutions for steel plants, foundries, metallurgical facilities, and high-temperature casting workshops. Designed for continuous heavy-duty service, these cranes deliver outstanding lifting capacity, precise load control, and reliable performance for molten metal transportation, ladle handling, and casting operations.
Major technical parameters—including lifting capacity, span, lifting height, and rail gauge—can be customized to suit different workshop layouts and production requirements. Every crane is engineered to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operation under harsh working environments with high temperatures, heavy loads, and continuous production cycles.
Optional Configurations
Electric or hybrid trolley drive systems for different operating requirements.
Intelligent automation system with wireless remote control for safer and more efficient operation.
Advanced anti-sway technology with high-precision positioning for secure molten metal handling.
Energy-efficient drive system with regenerative braking to reduce power consumption and operating costs.
Customized structural design to accommodate special runway layouts and unique foundry workshop conditions.
Backed by extensive engineering experience, Weihua focuses on maximizing operational safety, lifting efficiency, and long-term equipment reliability. Our customized Foundry Casting Bridge Cranes provide dependable material handling solutions for modern steelmaking, metallurgical processing, and other demanding high-temperature industrial applications.

| Lifting Capacity (t) | 200/50 | 225/65 | 240/80 | 280/65 | 320/80 | |
| Working Class | A7 | A7 | A7 | A7 | A7 | |
| Span (m) | 28 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 24.5 | |
| Lifting Height (m) | Main Hook | 26 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 28 |
| Auxiliary Hook | 26 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 32 | |
| Speed (m/min) | Main Hook | 6 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 7.5 |
| Auxiliary Hook | 10 | 11 | 9.6 | 12 | 10 | |
| Main Trolley | 41 | 41 | 35 | 30 | 29 | |
| Auxiliary Trolley | 38 | 39.5 | 38 | 39 | 39 | |
| Crane | 78 | 84 | 80 | 76 | 58 | |
| Max Wheel Load (kN) | 530 | 550 | 545 | 595 | 650 | |
| Steel Track Recommended | QU120 | |||||
| Power Source | 3-Phase A.C. 380V 50Hz | |||||
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