New Ladle Crane for Acerinox Plant in Algeciras
A robust, safe, and reliable crane designed for intensive duty cycles under M8/A8 classification, with a 220/70-ton capacity and a 24-meter span.
Need
Acerinox Europa, a global benchmark in the manufacturing of stainless steel and high-performance alloys, needed to replace a JASO ladle crane installed in 1998 at its Algeciras plant.
The project presented a dual challenge: incorporating a high-performance solution capable of operating under extreme temperature and safety conditions, while carrying out the installation in an existing building, which added significant technical and logistical complexity.
Solution
The result is a ladle crane designed and manufactured at our Itsasondo facilities and recently commissioned in Algeciras.
A robust, safe, and reliable machine designed for intensive duty cycles under M8/A8 classification, with a 220/70-ton capacity and a 24-meter span.
Key features include:
- Tandem operation in all movements
- Underwater girders with integrated electrical equipment
- Enclosed cab with heat-insulated structure, ensuring operator safety and comfort under extreme conditions
- Performance Level D safety rating
- Safety PLC
- Flame protection on wiring, girders, and trolleys
- Design adapted to withstand ambient temperatures of up to 70 °C
- Compliance with EN13135 standards for high-risk cranes
- Weighing system
- Emergency system for all motions
- Automatic lubrication system
- Dual kinematic chain
Thanks to our extensive experience in cranes for the steel industry, we have delivered to Acerinox a solution that not only meets the most extreme technical requirements but also maximizes productivity and strengthens operational safety.
With this project, JASO continues to consolidate its role as a strategic partner for the steel industry, supporting the companies in addressing today’s challenges and those of the future.
