Scrap Cranes


  • These heavy-duty cranes feed the smelting plant and are therefore critical to its operation.
  • These are high production cranes with high speed requirements.
  • To get the best productivity, the crane operation is done from the cabin in this dusty and noisy environment.
  • Scrap yard cranes can be equipped with hydraulic grabs or magnets or both together.
  • Advanced crane control features executed with modern automation technology help guide the operator in precise placement and safe transport of the load along its path.
  • Konecranes’ goal is zero unplanned downtime of these critical cranes, and we partner with our customers to develop maintenance-friendly features.

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Product range

Scrap yard cranes can be equipped with lifting magnets, hydraulic grabs or both together. To keep productivity at a high level, the traveling speed of Konecranes scrap yard cranes can go up to 120m/min. Lifting capacity can be even 75 metric tons with a loading device.

Product design

The scrap cranes are designed to be operated efficiently, uninterruptedly and safely in continuous use. The design conforms to the requirements of international standards.

Konecranes take care of safety issues without reducing productivity. Overload protection, the ‘emergency stop’ system bypassed from PLC, derailment supports, and end limit switches are automatically standard features of the equipment.

Advanced automation function options enable improving safety but also lead to better productivity. DynAPilot load sway control, AutOPilot End positioning and AutOPilot protected areas functionalities, developed and patented by Konecranes, have benefits that raise safety and productivity to a new level.

All parts of the mechanical and electrical equipment are designed so that they are easily accessible from permanent service platforms for adjustment, lubrication, inspection, maintenance and repair. Emphasis is placed upon quick replacement of faulty or worn parts as opposed to repair.

Improved crane reliability and availability can be reached with extensive real-time measurement and diagnostics data. The most sophisticated version of the diagnostic tool provides clear reports for analyzing the use and productivity of the crane.