CMM project improves performance and cuts downtime
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Arcelor Mittal is the largest steel producer on the African continent. It supplies steel to industries such as armaments, construction, appliances, mining and agriculture. Demag project engineer Antonio Da Costa explains that the company was tasked with refurbishing the scrap handling crane, which is responsible for picking up scrap with magnets and moving it into a furnace.
“The project was undertaken in August 2015 and completed within a month. It required four men onsite and took us 20 working days to modify the whole crane. The process included taking the crane apart, replacing obsolete components and welding the inside to suit the new gearbox. Upgrades represent an important investment in the performance of an existing crane, and serve as a cost-effective measure that reduces the possibility of downtime significantly,” he explains.
Demag offers a wide range of products and services such as repairs, maintenance, inspections, training, refurbishments, overhaul and consulting. The company also manufactures products such as cranes, hoist units for safe load handling, drive solutions, components, accessories and KBK-light crane systems for load capabilities of up to 3200 kg.
“Demag manufactures standard gearboxes, and customised ones according to client specifications. We manufacture the components locally, and use our own design for upgrading the cranes, which leads to a shorter turnaround times. Quality, reliability and performance are the driving factors for the continuous development of Demag’s leading-edge products,” Da Costa concludes.
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About Demag Cranes
Demag Cranes is one of the world´s leading providers of cranes and port technology and enjoys a leading position in globally growing markets. The Johannesburg-based South African division of Demag Cranes specialises in the design and manufacture of cranes and components for industry.
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Antonio De Costa
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