16t Double Girder Gantry Crane for Saudi Arabia Steel Plant | HSCRANE

In Jubail Industrial City, the heavy industrial heart of eastern Saudi Arabia, steel production roars day and night. As a vital infrastructure material exporter in the Middle East, this steel mill faces huge production pressure and harsh environmental battles.

Early last year, we contacted a large local steel processing enterprise in Jubail. With multiple mega infrastructure projects launching in the Middle East, the factory’s throughput of steel billets and heavy coils surged. However, their existing outdoor stockyard lifting equipment became a major bottleneck restricting overall capacity.

Dilemmas faced by the customer

“Equipment often breaks down during the hottest afternoon hours, causing us heavy losses.” The plant’s equipment manager complained during our initial email communication.

This situation was not surprising. Summer outdoor temperatures in the Middle East often soar above 50°C, and frequent sandstorms test outdoor crane electrical systems and mechanical structures severely. Their original crane duty cycle was only A4 with poorly sealed electrical cabinets. High-intensity continuous lifting caused frequent motor overheating, while fine sand dust led to repeated contactor failures. Facing daily transfers of thousands of tons of steel, the old equipment was clearly inadequate.

Tailored HSCRANE gantry crane solution

After analyzing the site conditions, span limits, and daily operation frequencies, the HSCRANE engineering team provided a customized MG double girder gantry crane solution. We increased the lifting capacity and heavily upgraded protection ratings and weather resistance.

The core technical parameters of the delivered equipment are listed below:

Core Advantages of the Gantry Crane

This 16t double girder gantry crane is not a simple replica of a standard product. To completely solve the customer’s pain points, we integrated multiple targeted designs into the manufacturing process.

●Electrical system upgrade: We integrated all inverters and core components into a custom double-layer insulated cabinet. It features an industrial cooling device and anti-dust filters. This positive-pressure cabinet design effectively blocks fine sand in Jubail, maintaining a stable internal temperature under the scorching sun.

●Compliant steel mill working duty: The whole crane duty cycle is strictly manufactured according to A6 standards. The main lifting mechanism adopts metallurgical-grade wire ropes and heavy-duty forged crane hooks. Wheel sets and rail contact surfaces underwent special heat treatment, significantly reducing wear under high-frequency use.

●Cabin optimization treatment: Working in a 50°C outdoor environment is physically exhausting. We equipped it with a full-vision, aviation-grade cabin featuring anti-glare insulated glass. The built-in heavy-duty industrial air conditioner allows operators to complete every coil handling task precisely in a cool environment.

Equipment Delivery and Results

The equipment was shipped from our factory, arrived at Dammam Port via sea, and completed a three-week installation and commissioning phase at the Jubail plant.

Today, this HSCRANE 16t double girder gantry crane has operated smoothly in the Saudi steel mill’s outdoor stockyard for over a year. During a recent after-sales follow-up, the customer’s feedback was highly inspiring. Thanks to the high reliability and heavy-duty design, stockyard truck loading efficiency increased by nearly 40%. More importantly, during the recent extremely hot summer, this equipment achieved a record of zero unplanned downtime caused by temperature rise or sand dust.

For heavy industry, equipment stability is the greatest productivity. This successful application in Saudi Arabia proves HSCRANE’s technical expertise in handling extreme environments and high-intensity conditions. No matter how harsh the environment, we remain committed to providing material handling solutions that stand the test of time for global customers.