Automatic Vertical Coil Tong Data Sheet Description of Operation The automatic vertical coil tong (VCT) is designed to lift coils in a vertical (eye-to-sky) position. The tongs is robustly engineered for heavy duty application to meet the severe demands of steel- and aluminium rolling mills. The crane operator controls the entire lifting process from the crane cabin, by placing the cone into the centre of the coil. By raising the tong, the cone and the outer gripping shoe clamp the coil automatically. 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 • Produced in line with the latest international machine guidelines Available Options_ • Suspension custom-made • Suspension for free hook leading - no floor personnel required. • Adjustable outer shoe • Anti-scuffing device with wear plates Heppenstall Technology AG Gewerbestrasse 5 6330 Cham 2 Switzerland

Product Information typical coil specifications 12 Inside diameter from 460 mm to 850 mm Outside diameter Width Temperature of coil Weight of coil *) Tongs for all coil dimensions are available according to customer requirements. Heppenstall vertical coil tongs are designed to accommodate custom coils of all dimensions. Heppenstall Technology AG Gewerbestrasse 5 6330 Cham 2 Switzerland Data subject to change without notice All rights reserved copyright © 2016 Heppenstall Rel. 2016_06 Other VCT’s available: • Automatic vertical coil tong - double grip type Motorized vertical coil tong -...