Ingot Lifters and Tongs

Jiangsu Xingsheng Lifting Equipment Co., Ltd  manufacture Ingot Lifters and Tongs,Ingot Tongs,Ingot Lifting Tongs.

Ingot lifters and tongs are essential heavy-duty handling tools designed for gripping, lifting, and transporting ingots, slabs, and other large metal objects in industrial environments such as steel mills, foundries, and metal processing plants. These tools are typically built into suspension gear or pendant levers on cranes, allowing for safe and efficient vertical and horizontal movement of hot or heavy materials.

Key Types and Applications:

Soaking Pit Tongs – Specifically designed for gripping and transporting ingots and slabs in soaking pit operations.

Stripper Tongs – Used for stripping ingot molds off ingots and slabs after casting.

Ingot Mold Tongs – Designed for suspending and transporting ingot molds themselves.

Motorized Tongs – Available in configurations for coils with horizontal or vertical coil axes, providing automated gripping and lifting.

Durability and Materials:

Ingot tongs are often subjected to extreme conditions, including high temperatures up to 600°C and heavy mechanical wear. To ensure longevity, they are frequently hard-faced with wear-Resistant alloys like Wearshield ME, which provides a hardness range of 55–60 HRc and excellent abrasion and impact resistance. High-speed steel welding rods (RFe5) and electrodes (EFe5) are also commonly used for surfacing operations on ingot tongs, shear blades, and other heavy-duty tools.

Operational Considerations:

Prior to use, all melting and handling tools—including crucible tongs, ingot molds, and stirring rods—must be degreased with acetone or alcohol to remove contaminants.

Protective coatings (e.g., talcum powder mixed with water-glass) are often applied to prevent oxidation, reduce adhesion of molten metal, and facilitate easy stripping.

In summary, Ingot Lifters and Tongs are rugged, specialized lifting solutions designed for high-temperature, high-wear industrial environments. They combine mechanical strength, heat resistance, and precision handling to improve Safety and productivity in metal processing operations.