The four cranes each have a span of 19m and are rated to 10t SWL. They feature anti-collision protection, cross travel and long travel limits, and are operated by radio remote control.
The 30,000 sq ft facility has a projected output of over 750,000 sq m of metal decking per year. The factory comprises three independent, automated, CNC controlled production lines, where the cranes and hoists are used to load coils of galvanised steel weighing up to 8t onto de-coilers.
CMF said it opted for Demag cranes as they provide it with a reliable solution to its lifting needs. Operations director Stephen Haines explains: “All of our decking profiles are manufactured to order and the nature of our business means that we are working to tight lead times. Any interruption to the manufacturing process, as a result of equipment failure, would severely compromise our business.”
