ArceiorMittai Burns Harbor Steel Producing Integrated Computers in Cab-Operated DC Cranes for Data Collection and Improved Communication

摘要

ArcelorMittal's Burns Harbor steel producing division has been in operation since 1968. There are currently 43 DC-powered electric overhead traveling cranes, and the movements of 12 of these cranes are controlled every hour of every day from an operator's cab. Eight of these cranes move hot metal, two cranes load scrap and two cranes stage finished slabs. Each crane is crucial to meeting production goals and keeping everyone working in the steel shop safe. While some redundancy exists, the steel shop is committed to the functional health of these assets, and has dedicated groups of electricians and millwrights to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and virtually all necessary repairs needed for the cranes daily.