Integrated Aluminum and Anode Handling Cranes for a Baotou Smelter
A smelter package combines multifunction suction equipment, adjustable anode-block stacking and an automated pot-tending system.
The project and its handling task.
Henan Mine Crane customized three equipment types for an aluminum business in Baotou: a multifunction suction crane, an anode carbon-block stacking crane and an electrolytic-aluminum multifunction unit.
The suction crane combines paired carbon-block clamps, suction and material distribution. The stacking crane uses adjustable combination clamps to pick up ten anode blocks in one cycle or change the gripping quantity to suit production. The pot-tending unit integrates crust breaking, anode exchange, residue cleaning and cover-material handling.
Connect carbon-block storage, material feeding and anode replacement.
An aluminum smelter needs different handling actions at the carbon warehouse, feeding station and electrolytic cell; one hook crane cannot perform all three.
Grip and stack blocks to match the warehouse pattern.
Combine material pickup, suction and distribution where the process requires them.
Coordinate anode change and residue removal at each electrolytic position.
Coordinate anode change and residue removal at each electrolytic position.
The equipment behind this project.
The suction crane combines paired carbon-block clamps, suction and material distribution. The stacking crane uses adjustable combination clamps to pick up ten anode blocks in one cycle or change the gripping quantity to suit production. The pot-tending unit integrates crust breaking, anode exchange, residue cleaning and cover-material handling.
- Equipment packageSuction crane, anode stacking crane and multifunction pot-tending unit
- Carbon-block clampLarge-stroke opening arrangement for different block sizes
- Stacking capabilityUp to 10 anode blocks per pickup, with adjustable quantity
- Pot-tending controlsHeight-sensing tightening system and AI vision
- Anode handlingPTM automatic anode-changing technology
What to compare with your own project.
Match the project configuration to your load, layout and operating sequence before selecting a crane package.
| Design area | This project configuration | Define for your site |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment package | Suction crane, anode stacking crane and multifunction pot-tending unit | Anode dimensions and stack pattern. Define the required operating envelope and acceptance checks in your technical brief. |
| Carbon-block clamp | Large-stroke opening arrangement for different block sizes | Cell and furnace layout. Define the required operating envelope and acceptance checks in your technical brief. |
| Stacking capability | Up to 10 anode blocks per pickup, with adjustable quantity | Feeding and residue sequence. Define the required operating envelope and acceptance checks in your technical brief. |
| Pot-tending controls | Height-sensing tightening system and AI vision | Automation and personnel-access rules. Define the required operating envelope and acceptance checks in your technical brief. |
| Anode handling | PTM automatic anode-changing technology | Anode dimensions and stack pattern. Define the required operating envelope and acceptance checks in your technical brief. |
See the equipment and working environment.
Explore the equipment arrangement and handling environment.
Custom equipment programme.
The customized equipment connects carbon-material handling to smelter process operations. Adjustable clamps and integrated pot-tending functions address different tasks within the aluminum production route.
For a similar project, plan dedicated equipment by process station. Adjustable clamps lift anode blocks, a suction and distribution crane serves material feeding, and a multi-function unit handles crust breaking, anode exchange and residue tasks.
Continue from the project to the right crane family.
Use the project as a reference and specify the crane against your own yard layout and cargo.
Prepare a comparable crane quotation.
Share the load schedule and site drawings. Plan dedicated equipment by process station. Adjustable clamps lift anode blocks, a suction and distribution crane serves material feeding, and a multi-function unit handles crust breaking, anode exchange and residue tasks.
We can quote a single crane or a coordinated fleet. The offer sets out the destination standards, required certificates and inspection records, manufacturing programme after drawing approval, shipment, installation support and agreed acceptance scope.
- Anode dimensions and stack pattern
- Cell and furnace layout
- Feeding and residue sequence
- Automation and personnel-access rules
- Destination standards, quantity and inspection documentation
- Manufacturing programme, shipment, commissioning, training and spares
Questions before specifying a similar crane.
Can the same project crane be supplied for my site?
We customize the capacity, span, lifting height, attachment and controls to the load, building or yard layout and operating cycle. Anode dimensions and stack pattern is one of the inputs to review before final equipment selection.
How are certification, quantity and lead time agreed?
Single-crane and fleet enquiries are welcome. Define the destination and required standards in the enquiry. The project offer confirms certification and inspection documents, the quantity, drawing approval and manufacturing schedule, with the shipping and site-service boundaries.
What should acceptance and after-sales support include?
Agree the inspection plan, representative load and functional tests, operator training, maintenance instructions, spare-parts scope and fault-recovery procedures. For this application, include automation and personnel-access rules in the technical review.
Planning a similar lifting project?
Send your layout, load and operating requirements. We can develop a customized crane package and delivery scope for your site.