Metals & Steel Manufacturing Industry Cranes
Keep cranes working. Hardened for heat
Metal production is unforgiving. Whether you’re charging furnaces, moving hot billets, handling slabs, or placing finished coils, the crane is part of the process, not a supporting tool. That means extreme duty cycles, harsh ambient conditions, and high-consequence lifts that demand predictable control, engineered safety and maintainable design.
As a UK-based steel industry crane supplier, we work with you to specify systems that match your load behaviour, duty classification, working environment and long-term service strategy, so you can protect uptime and manage risk across continuous operations. Our approach is built on 80 years of British engineering heritage and a family-owned commitment to long-term performance.
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Crane solutions for metal production
Metal manufacturing often runs 24/7 and rarely gives you an easy lift. The same crane may need to handle bulk material one moment, then place high-value product precisely the next.
In melt shops and casting areas, heat and duty cycle shape every engineering decision. In service centres and finishing bays, protecting coils, plate and machined faces depends on smooth motion and accurate load placement.
We collaborate with your production, maintenance and procurement teams to define the right configuration, including capacity and classification, thermal protection, control method, walkways and access, and the below-the-hook equipment needed for your process.
Cranes
We have a large range of pre-engineered cranes to meet the needs of almost all industrial applications up to 250 tons capacity.
Components & Hoists
Designed for ease of crane assembly anywhere in the world, Street Crane kits include everything needed to build a complete overhead crane except the steelwork for the main bridge girder.
Spares & Servicing
Only genuine Street parts will ensure the lifelong productivity and reliability of your lifting equipment. Street parts are available from our warehouses in the UK and the USA. We also supply through our network of official distributors around the globe.
Overhead cranes engineered for demanding metals manufacturing environments.
Street Crane overhead crane systems are designed and manufactured in the UK, combining robust mechanical engineering with smooth, reliable motion control for demanding industrial environments.
In metals and heavy fabrication applications, crane systems are often required to operate continuously under challenging ambient conditions while maintaining dependable performance and predictable maintenance schedules. Street Crane systems are engineered with a focus on durability, component protection, and long-term operational resilience to help support inspection and maintenance activities without unnecessary downtime.
Our hoist designs emphasize accessible braking and gearing arrangements, reliable load holding, and service-friendly layouts that help reduce long-term ownership and maintenance costs while supporting dependable industrial performance.
Key design considerations
In metal production, duty cycle and consequence drive the specification. High temperatures influence enclosure choice, wiring protection and thermal shielding requirements, while continuous operation demands a hoist and structure designed for severe service classifications. Safety engineering is application-led, particularly where molten metal is involved, where secondary braking and load security become central to risk control.
Control performance matters just as much as structure. Advanced control using Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) supports smooth acceleration, controlled deceleration and micro-speed positioning for tasks such as ladle alignment, controlled placement of hot product, and accurate coil handling. When multiple cranes share long runways, defined operating zones and anti-collision options can be integrated where required to support safe, consistent production flow.
Warehouse Overhead Crane Solutions
VX heavy-duty cranes
ZX double girder cranes
ZX single girder cranes
For lighter to mid-range loads around fabrication, machining support, tooling changes, and general lifting, ZX single girder cranes offer capacities up to 25 tons, with a hoist design focused on reliability and reduced maintenance. In metalworking environments where cranes may be used frequently but not at extreme duty, ZX provides a strong balance of performance and lifetime cost control, with braked gearbox load holding and gearing protected within an oil-immersed gearbox.
Gantry and semi-gantry cranes
Where roof structures cannot support overhead equipment, or where handling takes place outdoors in yards and storage areas, gantry and semi-gantry cranes provide high-capacity coverage without relying on the building. They are available from 1 to 200 tons, with spans that can exceed 131 feet, making them suitable for stockyards and transfer areas handling long products and bulk material.
Rail-less semi-gantry options can reduce civil work and eliminate trip hazards in specific applications, while cantilever beam configurations can be engineered where loads need to be transferred beyond the crane legs to improve yard workflow.
Special cranes for harsh environments
Some metals applications demand more than a standard configuration—for example, extreme temperatures, complex duty profiles, multi-span arrangements, or enhanced safety systems for process-critical lifting. Our special cranes are engineered to specification, with severe-duty options up to M8 (Class F) and suitability for demanding temperature and safety conditions.
This is where we engineer the complete system around your process, including duty classification, access strategy, protective measures, and integration of the appropriate control and safety functions for the task.
LX, LCS and jib systems
Making advanced lifting practical for metal manufacturing
In metals manufacturing environments, advanced crane control must deliver practical operational benefits — safer load handling, consistent cycle times, and reduced mechanical wear under demanding duty cycles.
Street Crane systems use Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to provide smooth acceleration, controlled deceleration, and programmable operating speeds that support precise positioning when handling coils, aligning ladles, positioning fabricated assemblies, or placing high-value product accurately.
Available diagnostics and monitoring features help maintenance teams track usage and operating conditions, supporting planned maintenance strategies and helping reduce the risk of unplanned downtime in continuous production environments.
Working as part of your metal process
In metal manufacturing, the crane is part of the process line. We work closely with your production and maintenance teams, plus any principal contractor, consultant or plant engineering partner, to ensure the crane system supports how material really moves, from scrap handling and charging through casting, billet transfer and coil dispatch. Getting the duty classification, protection measures and maintenance access right early simplifies installation and commissioning, and it helps you avoid costly redesign once the bay is live.
Where precision and control are critical, we specify advanced control using Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to deliver smooth motion, micro-speeds and repeatable positioning for high-consequence lifts and damage-sensitive product. Options such as diagnostics and condition monitoring can support planned intervention and reduce unplanned downtime in continuous operations. For high-frequency local tasks, LCS workstations, jib cranes or dedicated maintenance hoists can take the strain off main bridge cranes, keeping process cranes available for production-critical moves and improving overall equipment.
A partner for long-term performance
As a family-run engineering company, we focus on lifting solutions that perform reliably year after year, backed by practical technical guidance and a straightforward approach to serviceability and lifecycle cost.
If you are upgrading an existing bay, increasing capacity, or specifying cranes for a new metal facility, our engineers are ready to help.
Call +1 864 589 4150 or email usasales@streetcrane.com.
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