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Galvanising plants need heavy lifting capabilities, but these systems must be able to endure an aggressive chemical atmosphere. Levate Solutions manufactures crane systems that provide high reliability in a market where any downtime is extremely costly. The company uses Spelsberg<\/a><\/strong> polycarbonate enclosures to protect crane control architecture from corrosion, while enabling easy use for their own build process, as well as operator access.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether a metal structure is required for outdoor installation, or if the form will face exposure to aggressive chemicals, corrosion protection is a common requirement across global industry. In a galvanising process, steel or iron pieces are given a protective zinc coating to prevent rust. A variety of techniques can be used, including hot dip galvanising where steel sections are submerged in a molten zinc bath. To transport metal sections, some of which could weight up to 40 tonnes, into and out of the galvanising process, a heavy-duty crane is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cranes themselves also need to be resistant to the galvanising process. The atmosphere at a galvanising plant is corrosive, including chemicals such as sulphuric acid, used in the pickling process to clean the iron or steel structure ahead of the galvanising process. Zinc chloride and ammonium chloride, used in the flux process to help adhesion of zinc galvanising to the metal structure, can also be aggressive to untreated metals, as well as any plastic components.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Levate Solutions uses Spelsberg GEOS enclosure to protect crane control architecture from corrosion while enabling easy use for their own build process, as well as operator access<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Durability for galvanising plants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Levate Solutions, based in Shrewsbury, designs and manufactures cranes, with a strong focus on the UK\u2019s galvanising industry. The company has a dominant market share in the sector, thanks in significant part to the durability of its lifting solutions even within the aggressive atmosphere of a galvanising plant. Levate fabricates cranes with capacities from 500 kg through to 20 tonnes with 30-metre spans. The cranes can also be used in tandem to move structures double their weight limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fundamental to crane operation is the electrical system. This includes the PLC that enables control of the movement of the crane and winch, as well as sensors for functions such as collision prevention and remote monitoring of mechanical components such as bearings. While the PLC can be installed away from the crane in a protective cabinet, terminals for the various sensors, including their electrical supply and communications, are installed on the crane itself. These terminals require the same high level of environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring galvanising, anything metallic – even stainless steel – is susceptible to corrosion, so that\u2019s why we use Spelsberg\u2019s polycarbonate enclosures to protect electrical terminals on our cranes,\u201d says Levate Solutions\u2019 Control Systems Engineer, Joe Davies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spelsberg\u2019s GEOS enclosure is corrosion resistant, and an IP65 rating prevents ingress of moisture or chemical vapour thanks to a heavy-duty elastomer seal. Although installed in an industrial environment, the polycarbonate boxes are also high strength with IK09 protection, giving the required impact resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bespoke control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe manufacture around 15 crane systems a year, and each one is bespoke,\u201d explains Joe. \u201cThis means we have varying requirements from the enclosures, using different sizes that we can configure to suit, depending on the scale of devices and the number of terminal connections. We can bay several boxes together too with the combining kits, so it\u2019s a neat unit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well ensuring durability for harsh environments, Levate is also recognised for the level of control its cranes provide. For example, the company provides anti-sway control, which can be vital for the heaviest loads, and it\u2019s also currently developing its own hoist system. Bespoke control also means Levate\u2019s cranes are used in diverse sectors such as automotive and aerospace, as well as manufacturing and production applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy-to-use enclosures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enable bespoke requirements for electrical architecture, Spelsberg provides a CNC service, but at present, Levate fulfils its own customisation when required, such as a cut-out to install an HMI control panel. Easy access to the enclosures for Levate\u2019s customers is also required, at the same time as ensuring system safety. The GEOS enclosure features a transparent door that gives clear viewing inside. At the same time, a protective frame insert behind the door provides user access to devices such as an HMI and emergency stop buttons, while protecting the electrical terminals positioned behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe enclosures are easy to work with and they\u2019re good for our customers,\u201d says Joe. \u201cThe main benefit we offer is providing crane solutions for tough environments that other cranes can\u2019t deal with. Any downtime can cost our customers thousands of pounds, so using Spelsberg enclosures helps us ensure high durability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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