Metal industry

Columbus McKinnon offers innovative technology for every stage of metal production, from scrap processing to distribution.

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What We Can Do for You

Steel and other metals have become an integral part of our world. From the tiniest gears in wristwatches to the support structures in the world’s largest buildings—metal is everywhere. And as the need for metal grows, so does the demand for smarter technologies, greater safety, and more efficient production at every stage of the process.

Typical Applications

Whether you need a complete control system, rugged wire rope and chain hoists, actuators for process synchronization, diagnostic tools for maintenance planning, state-of-the-art automation features, or even just a simple sheet metal gripper—Columbus McKinnon has the technical expertise to develop customized products and systems for your specific applications.

Metals Production Solutions by CMCO

Gantry crane improves efficiency and safety at the outdoor storage facility

Stahl CraneSystems offers customized crane solutions for maximum efficiency and safety in production and logistics. Stahlbau Schauenberg modernized the gantry crane in the outdoor warehouse, enabling faster and safer material transport with higher load capacities and greater lifting heights.

Safe inspection work using synchronous lifting technology

CMCO offers lifting and transport systems designed to ensure maximum safety and efficiency in industrial settings. Möller Feuerfesttechnik uses the QuadrigaSystem® with BETA-EL Electric Cable Winches by Pfaff-silberblau, to move mobile work platforms safely and in sync within industrial furnaces, thereby reducing downtime and lowering costs.

Automation Solutions for the Steelmaking Industry

ntelligent motion solutions build safety right into the steel handling equipment, systems, and processes running in the steel mill, helping you keep operators safe and better informed of system status, equipment life, and so much more. We understand the need to work smarter and are committed to developing solutions to help you do just that.

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Understanding How Steel Mill Automation Can Improve Safety

From cranes handling thousands of pounds of scrap steel to those transporting liquid metal at very high temperatures, the safety of both workers and equipment is critical in a steel manufacturing plant. By building safety right into the equipment, systems and processes running in the steel mill, you can keep operators safe and better informed of what is going on through every step of the process.

Incorporating Smart Solutions into the Steelmaking Process

The demand to incorporate smart solutions and automation throughout every step of the steelmaking process is rapidly increasing. From steel production to distribution, innovative technology helps increase your safety, uptime, and productivity.

Custom Lifting Solution for Magnet Cranes

Dewald Stahlhandel sells and delivers rod steel across Europe for a wide variety of industries. At its location in Pleidelsheim, Dewald was seeking to expand its range of available products. The company required additional space and a stronger crane. Find our how STAHL CraneSYStems products were used in a custom crane solution tailored specifically to Dewald's workflow.

Brands for Metals Production

We take pride in delivering reliable lifting and conveying solutions for the world’s toughest industrial environments. From crane and wire rope hoist technology to robust drive and winch systems – our brands support your most demanding projects.

STAHL CraneSystems

Hoists, crane technology, and components with optional ATEX versions – engineered for safety, reliability, and maximum performance in demanding environments.

Pfaff-silberblau

Durable and precise lifting and drive systems, including heavy-duty screw jacks for industrial, mechanical, and high-load environments.

Dorner

From battery-powered chain hoists and rugged standard hoists to winches and hydraulic systems, Yale provides versatile solutions for a wide range of heavy-duty applications – built for reliability, safety, and consistent performance under extreme conditions.

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Brochure Metal & Heavy Industry

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Additional Equipment

Below the Hook Lifting Devices

TIGRIP® load handling attachments have been a byword for reliability, quality and safety for over 35 years. For transport by hoist, we offer the optimum load handling attachment for almost every application. Our range includes grabs, lifting clamps, tension clamps, transport eyes, C-hooks, spring balancers, lifting magnets, load handling equipment for civil engineering, lifting beams, crane forks and weighing equipment. We are of course always available for further advice.

Grabs

Lifting clamps

Wire Grips

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Lifting lugs and C-hooks

Spring balancers

Permanent lifting magnets

Load handling device for underground constructions

Spreader Beams

Crane forks

Crane Weighers

Material Handling & Transportation solutions

The comprehensive range of products offers the right model for a large number of applications; be it for different route lengths or degrees of utilization, gradients and ramps or areas with a corrosion hazard. Our high-quality stationary scissor lifting tables give you a competitive advantage and ensure efficient and safe workflows in your company.