Saudi Foundry — 50t Ladle Crane

This entry is an anonymized application scenario, not a documented delivery record. Capacities and layout values are indicative.

Application background

In a grey iron foundry, the crane serving the melting and pouring area carries empty ladles, positions moulds and supports furnace maintenance. Heat near the melt area, dust and continuous shift operation define the duty, and the scenario assumes a melt-shop adjacent bay rather than a general warehouse.

Configuration considerations

A 50 t ladle crane uses a double girder design with enhanced protection for heat and dust: insulated motor rooms or heat shields near the melt line, higher protection classes on motors and switchgear, and components selected for high duty. Secondary hoists on the same bridge handle auxiliary work such as ladle tilting gear. The exact heat protection scope depends on measured distances to the melt and the foundry process, so it is defined during quotation rather than assumed.

What to confirm before ordering

• Melt capacity, ladle weight and full/empty ladle weights
• Distance between crane and melt zone for heat protection scope
• Duty class and shift pattern
• Secondary hoist duties on the same bridge
• Dust protection requirements for the specific foundry process