BLUESCOPE SLAB YARD CRANES
Three purpose-built slab handling cranes designed and manufactured for BlueScope Steel's Slab Cranes Automation Project, supporting reliable movement and storage of steel slabs before downstream processing.
The Port Kembla slab yard is a critical link in the integrated steelmaking process. The replacement cranes needed precise handling, high availability and dependable performance in a demanding industrial environment. A8/M8 classification supports intensive process-crane service and repeated slab movements.
BUILT FOR CONTINUOUS SLAB HANDLING
- 65t CAPACITY AT THE THONG
- 36.576m MAXIMUM SPAN
- 226t APPROX. SELF-WEIGHT
- 3 AUSTRALIAN-MADE CRANES
Three purpose-built slab handling cranes designed and manufactured for BlueScope Steel's Slab Cranes Automation Project, supporting reliable movement and storage of steel slabs before downstream processing.
WHY it matters
Reliable, repeatable slab movement supports a critical stage of integrated steel production.
A HEAVY-DUTY AUTOMATED CRANE SYSTEM
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ENGINEERING Three project-specific cranes engineered for intensive process duty and 65 tonne capacity at the tong. |
AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURE Local engineering, fabrication, heavy machining and electrical assembly under one coordinated model. |
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AUTOMATION Fully automated operation supports repeatable movements and efficient yard handling. |
END-TO-END DELIVERY Planned transport, staged assembly, installation, testing and support through one delivery path. |
INDUSTRIAL DELIVERY AT EXTRAORDINARY SCALE
Project outcome
The project demonstrates Eilbeck's ability to deliver extremely large automated process-crane systems for critical steelmaking operations.
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PROCESS RELIABILITY Heavy-duty systems configured for repeated slab movements. |
OPERATIONAL CONSISTENCY Automated handling supports precise, repeatable movements. |
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LOCAL CAPABILITY Three Australian-made cranes demonstrate integrated capability. |
COMPLETE DELIVERY Workshop manufacture through transport and site installation. |
