Give safety a lift

Lifting equipment manufacturer,
Demag Cranes & Components, has
installed two crane systems at
Rainham Steel’s Scunthorpe
distribution centre, as part of the
development of a new £1.3 million
warehouse facility.

To meet Rainham Steel’s
requirements, Demag installed two
double girder travelling cranes, with
spans of 30.8 m and 31.5 m, both
rated at 7 tonnes + 7 tonnes SWL.

Both cranes are equipped with two
Demag DR-PRO wire rope hoists,
upon which magnets are mounted.

The use of magnets for the lifting
process improves safety by excluding
operators from the lifting area.

Operation of the cranes, hoists
and magnets is via a user friendly
HBC radio control, which allows the
operator to stand clear of the process
area.