SLAB TONGS
“Slabs” – large blocks of cast steel, copper or aluminium – are often transported in ironworks, aluminium smelters and steelworks in particular. Slab tongs from WIMO® make slab transportation quick and safe.
WIMO offers slab tongs that are custom-designed for the relevant application scenario for a careful and accident-proof materials handling process. WIMO® slab tongs are innovative, high-performance, specially designed tools that ensure careful transportation of slabs while improving occupational safety for employees. WIMO® slab tongs also feature a high-quality finish and are designed for an extra-long service life. The joints are extremely low-wear with special bearings. WIMO® also only uses ultrasonically tested sheet metal with factory certification and re-stamping certification. This WIMO® material flow solution is rounded off by expert contact persons and a first-class maintenance service.
Mechanical scissor construction slab tongs
- Robust hold-open device
- High-quality plain bearings for long service life
- Energy-independent, mechanical solution
Scissor-type ingot tong
- Mechanical hold-open device for vertical slabs
- Central synchronisation device for secure gripping
- Plain bearings for long-lasting use in steelworks
Scissor-type mechanical double ingot tong with automatic hold-open device
- Absolutely horizontal load transport thanks to 4-point crane suspension
- Hold-open device with safety lock
- Robust slide bearings for steelworks
Mechanical slab turning tong
- For vertical slab transport and horizontal deposition
- Particularly robust for foundry operation
- Mechanics without external energy supply – low maintenance
Slab tongs – vertical use
- Vertical slab transport directly from the plant
- Robust design for foundry environments
- Safe gripping of hot slabs
Slab gripper with hydraulic gripper arm drive
- Rotatable, material-friendly gripping tips
- Reduction of gripping marks on the slab
- Transition from vertical to horizontal without load damage
Slab tong with electromechanical spindle drive
- Gear brake motor with spindle drive
- Load-dependent clamping force amplification for greater safety
- Support rollers & positioning units for precise alignment
Slab tong with electromechanical clamp drive
- Gear brake motor with spindle drive
- Load-dependent clamping force amplification for greater safety
- Support rollers & positioning units for precise
Slab tong with hydraulic tong arm drive system
- Two independent gripping units depending on slab length
- Diagonal cable bracing for virtually pendulum-free operation
- Significantly reduced handling time
Slab tong with rotary mechanism and hydraulic drive
- Rotary unit for rotation around vertical axis
- Rotatable gripping tips for flexible placement
- Slim tong arms for confined spaces in the deep furnace
Slab tongs, electromechanically driven
- Undergripping the slab minimises gripping marks
- Four telescopic guide columns for oscillation-free transport
- Particularly efficient in confined spaces
Tong for round steel blocks, hydraulically driven
- Slim, wear-resistant gripper arms made of special material
- Robust design for outdoor use
- Reliable gripping of round objects in changing weather conditions
Slab tong with material-friendly gripping tips
- Hydraulically driven, with rotating gripping tips
- Gentle transfer from vertical to horizontal position
- Minimised gripping marks on the slab
Slab gripper hydraulically
- Two hydraulically driven gripping units
- Precise positioning thanks to 4-point crane suspension
- Particularly suitable for automatic operation
Slab tongs – horizontal use
- Rotatable gripper tips for vertical-horizontal placement
- Integrated gripper bars for horizontal pickup
- Two transport modes possible without changing tools
- Slim arms for space-saving use in deep ovens
Hydraulic-drive slab tongs
- Compact design for limited space conditions
- Flexible use for single or double-row vertical transport
- High load safety even with varying slab lengths
Slab gripper with two hydraulically powered gripping units
- Special guide housing for particularly large gripping range
- Flexible for slabs of different formats
- Stable construction for automatic crane systems
Double slab tong, mechanical scissor design
- Electromechanical reach adjustment via winch
- No need to open fully when setting down
- Time-saving and efficient in confined storage areas
Slab turning tong, mechanical-hydraulic
- Clamping force via stroke movement – no separate power unit required
- Compact design for continuous casting plants
- Vertical pick-up and horizontal slab deposit
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Zinc ingot tongs with electromechanical spindle drive
- Compact design for melting furnace charging
- Precise gripping process thanks to spindle drive
- High operational reliability in confined spaces
Magnetic spreader with motorised adjustable safety straps
- Straps serve as redundant fall protection
- Flexible and suitable for slabs, steel bundles and shaped steel
- Ideal for changing loads in port operations
WIMO slab tongs are a specially designed gripping solution for the safe and gentle transport of steel, aluminum, or copper slabs. They are ideal for demanding applications such as steel mills, aluminum smelting works, and foundries.
Technical features
- Load capacity: customized to customer specifications
- Gripping range: adaptable to slab formats and weights
- Gripping arms with low-wear joint bearings
- Material: ultrasonically tested sheets with factory certificate and re-stamping certificate
- Safety features:
- robust construction
- defined clamping force
- reliable load closure
- Optional: motorized or hydraulic drive, sensors for position detection
Your advantages in use
- High level of occupational safety with heavy and hot loads
- Gentle handling thanks to coordinated gripping surface design
- Long service life thanks to high-quality workmanship and low-maintenance bearing technology
- Individually adapted to the material flow and crane technology on site
Technical innovations
- Special bearings to reduce wear and maintenance requirements
- Design in accordance with the latest safety standards for heavy loads
- Customized solutions based on proven WIMO standards
Areas of application
- Slab transport in steel and aluminum plants
- Foundries and smelting plants
- Storage and furnace feeding in the heavy metal sector
Contact us for individual consultation.
