Special Purpose Design , Manufacturing, PLC Programming,
Integration & Commissioning of Aluminium Smelter Anode Handling Gear
- Anode assembly lifting & placing equipment
- Anode stacker grabs
- Carbon bake anode handling tongs
- Alumina handling, transport and transfer systems
One of our feature products is the “Agrippa F17 ” anode assembly lifting device
The Agrippa F17 is a Forklift mounted device used for the transportation of new and spent anode assemblies having a maximum weight of 1700 kg.
The device comprises two parts: a clamp weighing 530 kg and a man cage weighing 220 kg.
The clamp can be used with or without the man cage on a forklift having a minimum lifting capacity of 3000 kg. The clamp uses a toggle action to convert the self weight of the anode assembly or rod into a horizontal force sufficient to securely grab and lift the assembly or rod. The clamp will release the anode rod when the anode assembly is supported by another means. The jaws of the clamp will articulate to allow the anode assembly to hang at an angle due to the offset center of mass.
A man cage is specifically designed for use with the Agrippa F17 clamp and should not be used separately.
The clamp can be used to unload spent assemblies off pallets and load new assemblies on to pallets but must only be used on that portion of the anode rod which extends above the crossbar on the pallet.
The clamp can be used to unload spent assemblies off pallets and load new assemblies on to pallets but must only be used on that portion of the anode rod which extends above the crossbar on the pallet.
Clamp Based on a coefficient of friction between steel and aluminium of 0.25
Maximum anode assembly weight – 1700 kg.
Anode ROD weight – 190.5 mm. +/- 1.5 mm
Anode ROD depth –92 mm
Device coated to NZAS/Altex Devoe spec. No 3202 J and finished in safety yellow.
The SWL and tare of the device shall be clearly displayed on the equipment.
The device has been designed for use with TOYOTA 400 kg forklifts
2.5m of 7 mm Kuplex Grade T(8) chain terminated with a Kuplex KDN7N shackle on one end & connected to lug
Elges GE 45 DO 2RS spherical plain bearing four positions
PB36/MO41 two off per side
Y/MO30 yoke assembly allowing clamp arm articulation
C/MO20 clamp arms grab anode rod
TA/MO24 toggle arms provide clamping force
B/MO10 clamp body
Himmelhopper 7.5 RN counterbalance spring holds jaws in open position
Guides to locate anode rod in jaws uhmwpe sandwiched between two steel plates
Articulating jaws to accommodate rod rotation due to offset center of mass