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Demag USA Case Studies
Demag Electric Rope Hoist In the galvanizing industry
A metal Galvanizing plant needed an Overhead Crane to handle long loads with versatility, speed and precision. The metal tubes would need to be suspended from 2 hoists with the ability to lift each end simultaneously or independently. In addition the load would need to be rotated during the operation and the Hoists and Crane would need to be resistant to the harsh environment
Demag DR-Pro Electric Wire Rope Hoist In a Metal Flooring Plant
A manufacturer of metal floor decking products and associated metal flashings needed a reliable crane system to be able to handle the production requirement of over 2,500,000 sq feet of metal decking per year
Demag Electric Rope Hoist Ink Manufacturing Plant
Ink manufacturer Hostmann-Steinberg uses three standard hoists on Demag cranes to transport large bags weighing up to 6000 lb filled with raw materials. This is achieved despite the low ceiling height of the facility.
DR Pro Hoists
Demag DR Pro Hoists with Simultaneous and Independent Hoists are the Ideal Solution for Handling Long Materials
Demag DR Pro Hoist Provides Efficient Handling of 25 ton Steel Coils
Handling steel coils is challenging when the operator would like high lifting speeds combined with safe load spotting.
Demag KBK Enclosed Track Crane with Manipulator Arm.
Installation of front and rear axles at a compact car assembly plant required a custom designed handling system that could safely lift, transfer and manipulate these awkward parts into the correct position for installation. The Solution: A custom designed air powered manipulator arm was designed and suspended from a KBK ERGO Enclosed Track Double Girder Crane.
Demag KBK Semi-Automated Enclosed Track Monorail in a surface treatment application
A manufacturer was looking for a way to increase the throughput of boiler tanks through the surface treatment process, without a large increase in manpower. At the same time gentle, precise handling was required to reduce the risk of product damage. A KBK IIR Loop Monorail System was installed with 14 individual hoist/trolley units. The cured track profiles allow the monorail to wind through the complex layout of the surface treatment line.
Demag KBK Multi Crane System for Engine Block Machining Application
Automobile manufacturer Nissan needed a way to safely move engine blocks into position for machining. To meet peak production requirements the ability to handle up to 18 blocks at the same time was required.
Demag KBK Enclosed Track Monorail for a Dip Tank Sequence
A parts manufacturer needed a way to quickly and carefully transfer parts up to 500 lbs. through a multi-stage dip tank sequence without suffering damage. Operator safety and ergonomics throughout this operation were top priority. The Solution: By using a combination of Straight Track, Curved Track, Track Switches and Turntables, a multi-branch monorail system capable of servicing all tanks was installed.
Demag Ergonomic Crane Systems for Airport Baggage Handling
In 1990, 275,000 passengers passed through the Leipzig/Hall Airport in Germany, by 1995 that number had grown to 2 million and today more than 4.5 million passengers per year utilize this hub. A DEMAG ALU Enclosed Track Single Girder Crane with a High Speed Rocker Switch style hoist was installed along the sides of a 75' long oval conveyer belt. The 13' lightweight Aluminum Crane Girders allow the bags to be moved from conveyer to cart with minimum effort.
Demag KBK Enclosed Track in the Semi-Conductor Industry
A manufacturer in the semi-conductor industry entered into a new line of business that required components to be assembled in a class 10000 clean room. Since some bundles weighed in excess of 4000 lbs., a method of safely and carefully moving these within the room was needed. A DEMAG KBK Enclosed Track Double Girder Crane with a lifting capacity of 4400 lbs was selected for this task.
Monorail System in Waste Water Treatment Plants
Waste water treatment facilities are extremely demanding on their equipment resulting in a real mess if the equipment is down for an extended period of time. The Demag KBK Internal Busbar track offered the perfect solution. The location of the loading dock made it difficult to unload the two ton pumps from the service trucks. In addition, the available space made it impossible to remove, negotiate and enter the equipment repair room with a fork truck. The Demag KBK overhead monorail extended over the service truck and in conjunction with the 2 speed Demag chain hoist made it easy to position the unit over the load and drive it to one of four repair benches.
Demag ALU Enclosed Track Crane in the Printing Industry
Bundles of individual magazine pages are transferred from a pallet to a "stitching machine". They are then properly sequenced and stapled together to create the magazine. The equipment selected for this task was a Demag ALU (Aluminum Enclosed Track Crane System suspended from the existing building structure.
Crankshaft Handling Made Easy
Installing 45 lb. crankshafts into an engine block requires gentle handling and precision. The crankshaft has to be removed from the racks and placed very carefully in the engine block on the conveyer; otherwise the support bearing can be damaged. The equipment selected for this task was an Enclosed Track Crane System & "smart" Balancer. The design features of the track allow the crane to be moved with minimum effort into the exact position required.
Successful Cab / Chassis Marriage
The Operation of lifting a truck cab and "marrying" it on the chassis required a very specialized system. An Enclosed Track monorail with 5 tractor driven hoist trolley unites was selected. The monorail system incorporates several track switches and branch tracks.
Enclosed Track Crane System results in improved ergonomics
A workstation that handles a wide variety of parts required a flexible material handling system that could be suspended from existing building steel. A Crane system with a single girder Enclosed Track Bridge was selected.
System solutions for the Steel Coils Handling
Efficient logistics in coil stores
Automated material handling in the steel processing sector
Automated logistics in the steel coil store of a cold-rolled strip manufacturer
