Airpes introduces automation-ready, below-the-hook grab for steel, aluminum

Airpes has led the collaborative design of a grab for handling steel or aluminum coils in semiautomatic and fully automated electric overhead traveling crane applications. The automation-ready grab, designed for lifting 25- to 60-ton coils, can be adapted to suit user requirements.

Compatible with any crane in the steel and aluminum sectors, it can be installed as a retrofit or part of a new build. The system meets Crane Manufacturers Association of America duty classification D, E, or F. CMAA Class F, for example, covers continuous severe service cranes, capable of handling loads approaching rated capacity throughout their life. In semiautomatic applications, some features assist the operator but allow more manual control; fully automated cranes, suitable for demanding environments like metals, are programmed to the repeat lifting process without manual input.