Sudhakar PVC Products
The Challenge
Sudhakar PVC Products operates an advanced extruder pipe manufacturing facility in Vikram Udyogpuri, Ujjain, India. Their production processes require the regular, safe, and precise handling of heavy dies and moulds used within their extruder machines.
To support continuous manufacturing, the client needed lifting equipment capable of handling loads of up to 5 tonnes with total reliability. Due to the layout of the facility, the solution also had to provide minimal headroom and reduced end approach, enabling efficient material loading and maximising the usable working area. Additionally, pipe manufacturing involves frequent loading and unloading cycles within confined spaces, making smooth operation and precise load placement essential.
The Solution delivered by Skyline Industries
To meet these requirements, Skyline Industries supplied six units of 5 tonne Street Hoist Single Girder EOT (Electric Overhead Travelling) Cranes, each engineered with an impressive 35 metre span to provide full coverage across the production hall.
Key features of the solution included:
Low‑headroom hoist design
Allows operation in restricted vertical spaces while providing maximum lifting height for handling heavy dies and moulds.
Minimum end approach
Enables the hoist to travel closer to the end of the bay, optimising every metre of available workspace and simplifying positioning on extruder machines.
Single‑girder construction
Offers a strong yet cost‑effective structure ideal for precise, repetitive load handling.
Customised for extruder applications
Each crane was tailored to provide smooth, safe, and reliable performance suitable for frequent loading and unloading cycles.
This configuration delivered a robust, space‑efficient, and production‑friendly solution fully aligned with the client’s operational needs.
Outcomes and Benefits
Improved Productivity
The cranes support fast and accurate die and mould changes, reducing downtime and keeping extruder lines running efficiently—critical in high‑volume pipe manufacturing.
Optimised Use of Space
Low‑headroom hoists and reduced end approach maximise vertical and horizontal workspace, allowing the facility to maintain an efficient layout without redesigning the building structure.
Enhanced Safety
Smooth, controlled lifting and travel motions reduce manual intervention and minimise the risk of accidents when handling heavy, precision tooling components.
Increased Uptime
Quick material loading/unloading meant less production stoppage and higher throughout.
Reliable, High‑Duty Performance
Street Hoists are designed for demanding industrial environments, offering robust, low‑maintenance operation suited to continuous production and frequent lifting cycles.
Precision in Confined Areas
Operators benefit from accurate load positioning, making it easier to safely manoeuvre dies and moulds within tight spaces around the extruder equipment.
"The installation of Skyline’s EOT cranes made our die and mould handling both simpler and safer, boosting efficiency in our manufacturing line."
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