Horizontal Coil Tongs and Hooks

The horizontal coils tongs are usually fed by means of an electro-mechanical system.  Horizontal coils can be handled not only by tongs but also a hook may be used.

Electromechanical System: Tongs operating depends upon a rack mechanism: the pinion is fed by a motorized worm gear box. The rack is integral with the gripping legs. This mechanism allows the tong opening and closing.  This operating is the most requested because it’s easy and workable. This is not the only way to set up our product; every machine is developed and customized by our technical department together with the customer.

They are usually used in hard workplaces marked by burdensome working conditions and hard  handling.  They can be used for all industrials applications in every kind of environment. They are usually used in  steelmills, rolling mills and harbours.

Characteristics

• Maximum load: 62ton
• Coils finished packaged and rough
• Maximum temperature: 800°C

For more information on Tongs, please follow the related link on the left, download our Tong Systems Brochure or contact us.