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Block Tong Automatic

Block Tong Automatic

Block Tong Automatic

Product catalog summary
Description of Operation
The automatic block tong is engineered for lifting single ingots, with the capability to grip them vertically or horizontally. It is robustly designed for heavy-duty applications in steel mills. The crane operator manages the lifting process from the cabin, positioning the tong above the ingot's center. The suspension assembly fits standard crane hooks, with options for customization.

Features and Customer Benefits
  • Custom-designed tongs for specific requirements.
  • Easy access to gripping pads and grease points.
  • Light access to wear components.
  • Manufactured according to international norms and safety standards.
  • No floor personnel needed, enhancing operational safety.
  • Easy maintenance and part replacement.
  • Lightweight with a long working life.

Available Options
  • Rotating unit.
  • Custom-made suspension.

Product Information
Typical ingot specifications include lengths up to 5,000 mm, diameters up to 1,600 mm, temperatures up to 1,400°C, and weights up to 300 tons. Tongs can be customized for various ingot dimensions.

Compliance and Materials
All equipment complies with the latest machine guidelines and EU/EN standards, using high-quality materials and ultrasonic tested steel plates for safety-related components.
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Catalog excerpts

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Automatic Block Tong Data Sheet Description of Operation The automatic block tong is designed to lift single ingots. Tong levers can also be designed, to grip ingots vertically and deposit them horizontally, or vice versa. The tongs are robustly engineered for heavy duty application to meet the severe demands of steel mills. The crane operator controls the entire lifting process from the crane cabin, by positioning the tong above the centre of the ingot. The suspension assembly is designed to accommodate standard crane hooks. The standard suspension is fixed by pull pins. Customized suspensions on request. Features • All tongs are individually designed and calculated to specific requirement • Easy access to gripping pad and grease points for all bearings • Light access to wear components • Suspension for free hook leading • Manufactured in accordance with worldwide recognised norms (e.g. EN, ISO) and safety standards Customer Benefits • No assistance of personnel on the floor required • Increased operational safety change of wear parts • Minimum inherent weight • Long working life • Produced in line with the latest international machine guidelines Available options_ • Rotating unit • Suspension custom-made • Suspension for free hook leading - no floor personnel required Heppenstall Technology AG Gewerbestrasse 5 6330 Cham 2 Switzerland

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Typical Ingot Specifications * Length Diameter Quantity Temperature of ingot Weight of ingot *) Tongs for all ingot dimensions are available according to customer requirements. Heppenstall block tongs are designed to accommodate custom ingots of all dimensions with or without rotating unit. other block tongs available: • Hydraulic block tong • Hydraulic aluminium block tong All lifting equipment complies with the latest machine guidelines and the new EU/EN standards. Heppenstall use material of high quality and ultrasonic tested steel plates according EN10204 for safety-related components. Heppenstall...

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