Upender

Upender

Upender

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Hydraulic Upender by Heppenstall Technology AG is engineered for lifting and tilting coils, transitioning them between horizontal and vertical positions. It is designed for heavy-duty applications, particularly in steel or rolling mills, and is operated entirely from the crane cabin.

Operation Description
The upender utilizes hydraulic cylinders controlled by a centrally located hydraulic unit. The electric circuit is integrated into a terminal box on the tong unit, and the suspension assembly is compatible with standard crane hooks, with customization available upon request.

Features and Benefits
  • Operated from the crane cab, eliminating the need for floor personnel.
  • Easy access to gripping pads and grease points for maintenance.
  • Individually designed tongs manufactured to international norms and safety standards.
  • Enhanced operational safety and quick handling time.
  • Long working life with easy maintenance and part replacement.

Available Options
  • Rotation unit.
  • Electro-mechanical end limit switch for tong opening.
  • Through beam sensor for coil bore detection.
  • Custom-made suspension options.

Product Specifications
  • Inside diameter: 610 mm to 850 mm.
  • Outside diameter: 1,000 mm to 2,300 mm.
  • Width: 600 mm to 2,100 mm.
  • Coil temperature: up to 750 °C.
  • Coil weight: up to 33 tons.

Compliance and Quality
The equipment complies with the latest machine guidelines and EU/EN standards, using high-quality materials and ultrasonic tested steel plates according to EN10204 for safety-related components.
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Catalog excerpts

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Hydraulic Upender Data Sheet Description of Operation The hydraulic coil upender is designed to lift and tilt coils, capable of upending them from the horizontal to the vertical position and vice-versa. The upender is robustly engineered for heavy duty application to meet the high demands of steel- or rolling mill. The crane operator controls the entire lifting and tilting process from the crane cabin. The hydraulic cylinders are actuated by a central located, well protected hydraulic unit. The electric circuit is wired into a terminal box on the tong unit. 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 • Increase operational safety • Quick handling time • Easy to maintain and exchange of wear parts • Minimum inherent weight • Long working life • State-of-the-art product according to latest international machine guidelines Available Options_ • Rotation unit • Electro-mechanical end limit switch for min and max opening of the tong • Through beam sensor for coil bore detection • 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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Hydraulic Upender Product Information typical coil specifications * Inside diameter from 610 mm to 850 mm Outside diameter Width Temperature of coil Weight of coil *) Upender for all coil dimensions are available according to customer requirements. Example Drawing Heppenstall upender are designed to accommodate custom coils of all dimensions with or without rotating unit. Sample Picture 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...

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