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Behind the Installation: How Mega Cranes Successfully Set Up a 15-Ton Crane in a Foundry
Introduction
Installing a heavy-duty crane inside a foundry is a precise and technically demanding process. Foundries deal with high temperatures, molten metal, heavy cast components, and continuous material movement—making efficient and reliable lifting systems essential. Mega Cranes, a trusted EOT crane manufacturer in Coimbatore, Chennai and Salem, recently completed a successful installation of a 15-ton EOT crane for a leading foundry in Tamil Nadu.
This installation has greatly improved the foundry’s load-handling efficiency, workflow, and safety standards. In this blog, we take you behind the installation process, highlighting the planning, engineering, and on-site execution that ensured a smooth and successful setup.
Designed for Industrial Reality
Our lifts are not just made to lift loads… they are made to withstand real production conditions. Heat, dust, continuous loading cycles, heavy material weights — our engineering is designed to work in genuine Indian industrial environments. With capacity options from 0.5 ton to 5 tons + custom floor and cabin sizing, every lift is tailored to the exact requirement of the customer.
Understanding the Requirement:
Foundries require heavy-duty lifting systems that can withstand heat, operate continuously, and move loads with accuracy. Mega Cranes carried out a detailed operational study and recommended a 15-ton EOT crane designed for durability, precision and reliable performance in harsh industrial environments.
Planning with Engineering Precision
Before installation, Mega Cranes conducted:
This ensured that every aspect of the foundry’s infrastructure supported the crane’s operational requirements.
- Comprehensive structural and runway beam analysis
- Dimensional and alignment checks
- Load distribution and feasibility studies
- Full safety and compliance evaluation
Manufacturing the Crane Components
Key crane parts—including girders, trolleys, hoist units and electrical controls were manufactured using high-quality, heat-resistant materials. Strict quality checks ensured durability, smooth motion and long-term reliability.
On-Site Installation Process
The installation was carried out in systematic phases:
The entire process was supervised by senior engineers to ensure precision and safe workflow.
- Erection of support structures
- Placement and alignment of main girders
- Mounting the trolley and 15-ton hoist
- Electrical panel and limit switch installation
- Wiring, communication lines, and safety integration
- Load testing and final inspection
Safety & Performance Validation
Multiple tests were conducted, including:
This ensured that every aspect of the foundry’s infrastructure supported the crane’s operational requirements.
- No-load testing
- Rated load testing
- Overload testing
Conclusion
The successful installation of the 15-ton EOT crane highlights Mega Cranes engineering expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality industrial lifting solutions. This project has enhanced the foundry’s material handling efficiency, productivity, and overall operational safety. Looking for Industrial Crane Solutions Across Tamil Nadu? Contact Mega Cranes for custom EOT cranes, installations and complete lifting solutions anywhere in Tamil Nadu.