Objective:
 
Greater safety during the crane handling of ladles with molten contents. Joint development by Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann and the BFI

Sensor concept:
 
Utilisation of inductive sensors, supported by an electronic analysis system, to detect the ladle bail trunnions

Sensor installation:

• sensors encapsulated in the shell of the hook opening
• laminated hook with additional, split dummy lamella plate
• tapered dummy lamella plate on hook dorsal side for cable duct
• signal transmission via suspension / trailing cable