Southeast Crane & Hoist Installs R&M Cranes, Hoists at Foundry

Southeast Crane & Hoist, LLC has installed four overhead cranes at Tyler Union Foundry’s new facility in Anniston, Alabama.

The Application

Southeast Crane & Hoist installed the overhead lifting equipment in the new no-bake foundry, where casting takes place using chemical binders to bond molding sand. The cranes are used for various material handling operations related to side floor molding for lower volume and large castings. Southeast Crane & Hoist is the only overhead lifting company that has installed overhead lifting equipment in Tyler Union Foundry’s operation.

The Challenge

Southeast Crane & Hoist’s Glass pointed to the challenges involved with installing cranes in a new building, especially where there is a requirement to move product throughout a busy plant area. Another challenge was that the end user required radio remote controls because of the height of the cranes and the resulting difficulties that would have been associated with use of pendants.

The Solution

Two 25-ton capacity cranes, in addition to 15-ton and 5-ton models, were installed, all manufactured by R&M Materials Handling, Inc. All four cranes have a span of 76.5 ft. and approximate heights of lift between 28 ft. and 29 ft.

The spans and trolley coverage were also calculated in line with the size of the building. Baird explained that the company only wanted a middle row of columns throughout the facility and wanted to keep forklifts out of the plant as much as possible. Trolley cars were added to carry everything from one crane bay to the next.

The Results

The successful installation took place from June to September 2024.

“SEC was on time and within budget. As it was an expansion, it did not interfere with production. We have only used the cranes for setting equipment, but they have performed great so far. They run very quiet and smooth,” said Dustin Baird, senior project/facilities engineer, Tyler Union Foundry.

Radio remote control has already proven to be a major safety advantage.

For more information, visit https://www.southeastcraneandhoistal.com.