A steel plant in Russia was seeking an efficient and versatile solution for handling various steel materials. Discover how Aicrane’s customized electromagnetic overhead crane helped them overcome production challenges, significantly improving both operational efficiency and safety.
Customer Requirements For Steel Handling
A leading steel manufacturer in Russia was facing growing pressure to improve operational efficiency and workplace safety on its production line. Their existing lifting equipment could no longer meet the evolving demands of their steel processing operations, particularly the handling of heavy and diverse steel products such as steel plates and steel coils. The customer urgently needed a modern overhead crane system capable of safe, flexible, and efficient lifting to support their high-output steel production line.
The steel plant had several key requirements for their new lifting solution:
- A high-capacity overhead crane to lift both steel plates and steel coils.
- The ability to switch between lifting methods efficiently.
- A system that enhances safety through modern control and monitoring features.
Aicrane Tailored Steel Handling Solution – Electromagnetic Overhead Crane
To meet the customer’s needs, Aicrane provided a 16-ton electromagnetic overhead crane with the following key specifications and features:
- Key Technical Parameters:Lifting capacity 16 tons, span 25 meters, lifting height 8.1 meters (under the electromagnetic lifting beam)
- Trolley Configuration: Equipped with a rotating trolley to allow flexible positioning of materials.
- Lifting Attachments: The electromagnetic crane comes with a removable electromagnetic lifting beam for handling steel plates. When removed, the crane can be used with slings for lifting steel coils. This dual-purpose design provides maximum operational flexibility.
- Safety Monitoring: Integrated safety monitoring and management system to ensure safe and reliable crane operation at all times.





On-Site Installation Support for the 16 Ton Electromagnetic Crane
Understanding the importance of a smooth installation process, Aicrane dispatched professional installation engineers to the steel plant in Russia. Our team provided on-site guidance throughout the installation and commissioning phases, ensuring that the crane was correctly set up and optimized for immediate use.


Results and Benefits: Streamlined Operations and Improved Workplace Safety
Since commissioning, the Aicrane electromagnetic overhead crane has been running smoothly on the production line. The customer has reported significant improvements in both production efficiency and workplace safety. The crane’s ability to handle different types of steel materials with minimal changeover time has streamlined the workflow and reduced downtime.
Customer Feedback: A Highly Satisfactory Crane Upgrade Experience
The customer expressed high satisfaction with the equipment performance, installation support, and the overall solution provided by Aicrane. Want to know what our customer really thinks? View their handwritten letter and see what they say about our team and equipment.
If your facility is facing lifting challenges, contact Aicrane today. Our expert team is ready to deliver the right crane solution tailored to your needs – helping you improve productivity, ensure workplace safety, and stay ahead in your industry.