Description of Operation The automatic slab tong is designed to lift either one or several slabs simultaneously, in a horizontal position. 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 placing the tong above the centre of the slab. The suspension assembly is designed to accommodate standard crane hooks. The suspension is fixed by pull pins. Customized suspensions on request. Features • Operated entirely from the crane cab without the assistance • Easy access to gripping pads and grease points for all bearings • All tongs are individually designed and calculated • 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 • Quick handling time • Easy to maintain and exchange of wear parts • Minimum inherent weight • Long working life • Product in line with the latest international machine guidelines • Rotating unit • Suspension custom-made • Suspension for free hook leading - no floor personnel required • Height adjusting tables (manual, motorized) Heppenstall Technology AG Gewerbestrasse 5 6330 Cham 2 Switzerl

Typical Slab Specifications 12 Length Width Thickness Number of slabs Temperature of slab Weight of slab Number of slabs depending on height and weight *) Tongs for all slab dimensions are available according to customer requirements. Heppenstall Technology AG Gewerbestrasse 5 6330 Cham 2 Switzerland Data subject to change without notice All rights reserved Copyright © 2017 Heppenstall Rel. 2017 01 Heppenstall slab tongs are designed to accommodate custom slabs of all dimensions with or without rotating unit. other slab tongs available: • Slab tong dragline • Slab tong hoist operated...