Client Background: Jiangsu Nanjing Iron & Steel (Nangang)
Jiangsu Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Nangang) is a major steel producer in East China, known for its advanced rolling mills, high-quality plate and section steel production, and strong commitment to intelligent and green manufacturing. As part of its smart plant upgrade strategy, Nangang sought to optimize billet and plate handling efficiency in its rolling workshop. To support this initiative, the company adopted DAFANG’s intelligent Electromagnetic 龙门吊, enabling a significant leap in automation, safety, and operational performance.
Electromagnetic Gantry Crane Applied in Rolling Workshop Material Handling
By deploying DAFANG’s electromagnetic gantry crane, Jiangsu Nangang achieved intelligent upgrading of the material handling process in its rolling workshop. With electromagnetic adsorption technology, laser positioning, and an intelligent monitoring platform as its core features, the equipment greatly enhanced efficiency and operational safety, delivering an “efficient, safe, and green” logistics solution for the metallurgical industry. This project demonstrates the development of gantry cranes toward higher specialization and smarter operation, helping the client achieve cost reduction and productivity improvement.
设备概览
To improve billet handling efficiency in the rolling workshop, Nangang introduced the Electromagnetic Gantry Crane featuring:
Double-girder design
Rated lifting capacity: 50 tons
Span: 32 m
Lifting height: 24 m
Electromagnetic lifting disc: Ø 3 m, magnetic force 35 tons
Operation modes: ground remote control + cabin control
Full compliance with GB/T 3811 crane design standard
Certified to ISO 12482
Specially engineered for high-temperature and heavy-dust metallurgical environments
核心应用场景
Billet Transfer
Task: Handling hot billets (45 tons each, 15 m long)
表现:
自动磁性抓取系统(响应时间≤3秒)
桥梁和电车的智能防碰撞系统
Transfer efficiency increased by 60%
人工干预减少了 80%
Plate Yard Management
Task: Multi-layer plate stacking (12 tons per plate)
表现:
激光定位精度±10毫米
堆场利用率提高了 40%
维护协助
Task: Lifting mill rolls and bearing housings (up to 20 tons each)
表现:
变频调速(0.5–10 米/分钟)
液压防摇摆系统
75% 提高了维护安全性
关键技术创新
电磁-机械双驱动系统
Redundant electromagnetic power with UPS ensures 15 minutes of magnetic holding during power loss
Optional mechanical grab mode for mixed material handling
智能监测与预警
集成应力、温度和防碰撞监测
Real-time transmission of key parameters to the central dispatch system
增强型结构安全设计
Main girders welded from Q345D high-strength steel, with local reinforcement using Q460E
Equipped with wind-proof anchoring system (resistance up to Level 12 winds)
User Feedback & Practical Benefits
Efficiency Improvement
Billet turnover in the rolling workshop increased from 1,800 t/day → 2,500 t/day, accelerating production rhythm by 35%.
Cost Optimization
Electromagnetic lifting consumes 40% less energy compared with mechanical grabs → Annual electricity savings approx. 800,000 RMB
Safety Performance
Zero safety incidents in five years of operation
Certified to ISO 45001 occupational health & safety standard