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Transfer crane streamlines powder coat oven cure

TC American Monorail has supplied a custom-configured LOWERATORTM transfer crane to carry large loads directly into a 450-degrees-F powder coat oven, without setting the load down.

The crane uses a carrier that attaches directly to a large workpiece and travels with it through the assembly process, interlocking with spur rails at various stations along the route. The operator can engage positive mechanical rail interlocks to transfer the load into separate bays for various operations.

This installation handles very large steel weldments. The 10-ton crane has a bridge rail measuring 32 ft. 10 in. It moves weldments through assembly, finishing, powder coating, oven curing, and cooldown. It has 15-FPM lift speed and 18 ft. of vertical travel.