Ladle ferry weighing system for pig iron production
Ensure precise transport and weighing of liquid pig iron and steel billets under extreme conditions with this robust solution, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency in your production line.
Transports and Weighs Molten Metals Efficiently
The Ladle Ferry Weighing System from Schenck Process is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of steelmaking and pig iron production. It ensures accurate weighing and seamless transportation of molten metals between production stages. Designed with rugged components, it withstands the extreme mechanical impacts and thermal conditions encountered during loading and transit. This system supports applications in producing steel billets, pig iron blocks, and Portland cement. Its load cells and weighbeams provide precise measurements, crucial for maintaining quality control.
Integration with PLC systems allows for automated operations and real-time monitoring, enhancing process efficiency. The system handles continuous, high-speed operations, offering robustness in instances where manual interventions are required. With options for different load cell materials and configurations, it caters to various operational environments. Maintenance is streamlined through quick-change components, and the system is supported by Schenck’s global network for engineering and customization assistance.
Benefits
- Increases operational reliability through integrated temperature sensors and secure mounting options.
- Enhances production efficiency with fast changeover and quick start-up times.
- Supports continuous and high-speed operations for improved throughput.
- Offers robust performance in extreme temperatures and mechanical stress, ensuring safety and accuracy.
- Minimizes maintenance downtime with easily replaceable components and configurable system options.
- Applications
- Transport,Performance materials,Weighing components,Yard logistics,Pig iron production,Steelmaking,Bulk material handling,Cement
- End products
- Steel billets,Load cell components,Pig iron blocks,Polypropylene compounds,Conveyor belts,Portland cement,Steel ladles,Yard management systems
- Steps before
- Pig iron production,Casting ladle preparation,Steel melting,Furnace operations
- Steps after
- Secondary metallurgy,Crane transport,Steel refining,Cooling,Material handling
- Input ingredients
- pig iron,steel,casting ladle
- Output ingredients
- transported pig iron,transported steel
- Market info
- Schenck Process is known for its expertise in material handling, weighing, feeding, and automation solutions. The company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineered-to-order equipment for diverse industries, backed by innovative technology and customer-centric service.
- Operational Reliability
- High
- Changeover Time
- Short
- Temperature Resistance
- Extreme
- Impact Resistance
- High
- Load Cell Capacity
- 11.5t - 25t
- Weighbeam Capacity
- 11.5 - 600 t
- Operational reliability
- Adaptable,robust,reliable
- Impact resistance
- High mechanical impact
- Changeover time
- Short
- Startup time
- Quick production start-up after installation
- Automation level
- Integrated temperature sensor
- Data transfer method
- Infrared or radio data transfer
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Application Environment
- Steelmaking,Ladle,and Pig Iron Production
- Machine Footprint
- Varies depending on ferry design
- Ladle Capacity
- Depending on the specific ladle ferry
- Mount Type
- SensiQ Secure Mount SSM,Elastomere mounts
- Discharge Method
- Via downstream crane or secondary metallurgy
- Temperature Management
- Handled by integrated temperature sensors
- Control panel type
- Integrated with temperature sensor display
- Integration possibilities
- Infrared or radio data transfer
- Mount options
- Fixed or loose bearings with double-frame setup
- Mount options
- Elastomere mounts
- Sensing options
- Integrated temperature sensor
- Transmission options
- Infrared or radio data transfer
- Ladle support configuration
- Double-frame or centred ladle supports