A V C T: Utomatic Ertical OIL ONG
A V C T: Utomatic Ertical OIL ONG
A V C T: Utomatic Ertical OIL ONG
C OIL T ONG
D AT A S HE E T
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
The automatic vertical coil tong (VCT) is designed to
lift coils in a vertical (eye-to-sky) position. The tongs is
robustly engineered for heavy duty application to meet
the severe demands of steel- and aluminium rolling
mills. The crane operator controls the entire lifting
process from the crane cabin, by placing the cone into
the centre of the coil. By raising the tong, the cone and
FEATURES CUSTOMER BENEFITS
the outer gripping shoe clamp the coil automatically.
The suspension assembly is designed to accommo- Operated entirely from the No assistance of personnel
date standard crane hooks. The suspension is fixed by crane cab without the assis- on the floor required
tance Increased operational safety
pull pins. Customized suspensions on request.
Easy access to gripping pads Quick handling time
and grease points for all Easy to maintain and ex-
bearings change of wear parts
All tongs are individually Minimum inherent weight
designed and calculated Long working life
Manufactured in accordance Produced in line with the
with worldwide recognised latest international machine
norms (e.g. EN, ISO) and guidelines
safety standards
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Suspension custom-made
Suspension for free hook leading - no floor
personnel required.
Adjustable outer shoe
Anti-scuffing device with wear plates
EXAMPLE DRAWING
Heppenstall vertical coil tongs are designed to
accommodate custom coils of all dimensions.
3D VIEW
Other VCT’s available:
All lifting equipment complies with the latest machine guidelines and the new EU/EN standards. Heppenstall use
material of high quality and ultrasonic tested steel plates according EN10204 for safety-related components.
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