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Metals Industry

Heavy Forgings Plant. Worker Puts The Billet Under The Press

Metal industry

Heat, dust, dirt – steel mills and foundries place high demands on hoists. Metal producers can only be profitable if their furnaces are running, so processes must be safe and extremely reliable.

Challenges

The metal industry is characterized by high temperatures, dust, sparks, and extreme vibrations. Repeated lifting operations must be safe, reliable, and efficient, as they are critical to the productivity and profitability of the company.

From transporting hot ladles of molten metal to performing maintenance on furnaces and hoists, it is crucial that operators maintain full control of the load at all times in these extreme environments. Our lifting solutions are specifically designed for these demanding conditions, ensuring maximum safety, precision, and efficiency.

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Versatility in operation

High loads, long lifting heights, easy installation and dismantling, and worker safety all need to be considered.

Environmental conditions

High temperatures, dust, and dirt make the operating environment highly unpredictable.

Explosive environments

Strict safety and explosion protection requirements demand robust equipment and trained personnel.

Advantages and Benefits

With decades of experience, J.D. Neuhaus develops and manufactures lifting solutions specifically for the demanding conditions of the metal industry. Our pneumatic and hydraulic drives are explosion-proof, spark-free, require no electricity, and are suitable for vertical, horizontal, and inclined pulling.

The compact and robust design of our lhoists allows for 100% duty cycle with minimal maintenance and ensures long-term value retention. Proven under extreme temperatures, dust, sparks, and vibrations, our solutions provide reliability, safety, and maximum productivity in the metal industry.

Resistant to environmental influences

The pneumatic drive is purely mechanical, preventing short circuits, corrosion, and costly downtime due to water or moisture.

Explosion protection certification

Certified to meet the specific requirements of the metal industry – a smart and safe investment.

Compact and robust design

JDN lifting solution is compact, highly robust, and easy to handle with low maintenance requirements.

Heavy Forgings Plant. Worker Puts The Billet Under The Press

Top Applications in the Metal Industry

  • Transporting and emptying ladles of molten metal
  • Mold construction, handling, and separation
  • Handling castings on shake-out grids
  • Cleaning of cast parts
  • Handling raw and finished materials: rolls, plates, extrusions
  • Equipment maintenance

Products for your industry

Air hoists mini series

The mini is the most compact hoist on the market and, thanks to its integrated NFC tag with service app, is unique in the industry and sets new standards in efficient maintenance.

Air hoists PROFI series

The PROFI series – our extremely robust air hoist, designed for heavy-duty and continuous industrial use.

Trolleys

For our PROFI series pneumatic hoists, we provide trolleys in a range of designs – perfectly matched to different applications and levels of operating convenience.

Do you have questions about our products?

Our team provides expert advice on all questions relating to product specifications, customised solutions and offerings.

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