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Industry Overview

Steel

The steel industry plays a critical role in global infrastructure, manufacturing, and construction, producing essential materials for buildings, transportation, and machinery. Steel facilities manage large-scale operations, from raw material processing and smelting to rolling, cutting, and distributing finished products like beams, sheets, and coils. These operations demand precision, efficiency, and robust material handling solutions to manage the significant weight and size of steel products.

Key challenges in the steel industry include handling heavy and abrasive materials, ensuring worker safety in high-temperature and high-risk environments, and maintaining equipment in conditions that cause accelerated wear and tear. Companies must also optimize productivity while managing energy-intensive processes and fluctuating raw material costs. Advanced solutions, such as high-capacity forklifts, automated systems, and real-time inventory tracking, are essential for enhancing efficiency, safety, and cost control in this demanding and competitive industry.

Equipment Solutions

Core IC Pneumatic Forklift - Product Grid Core IC Pneumatic Forklift - Product Grid

Core IC Pneumatic Forklift

80V Electric Pneumatic Forklift 80V Electric Pneumatic Forklift

80V Electric Pneumatic Forklift

Combilift C-Series Combilift C-Series

Combilift C-Series

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Pain Points

Industry Challenges

Addressing the industry's challenges, ProLift provides equipment solutions designed to support and advance your short- and long-term business objectives.

Safety

  • The significant weight and sharp edges of steel products increase the risk of accidents during transport and handling.
  • Workers face risks from molten metal, extreme heat, and equipment operating in hazardous conditions.

Total Cost

  • Energy-intensive processes such as smelting and rolling lead to substantial operational costs.
  • Harsh environments and the abrasive nature of steel result in higher maintenance and repair costs for equipment.

Economic Life

  • High-stress operations involving heavy loads, abrasive surfaces, and high temperatures shorten machinery lifespan.
  • Exposure to moisture, chemicals, and abrasive particles leads to corrosion and deterioration of equipment.
  • Specialized equipment for certain steel products may become obsolete if operations shift focus or demands change.

Productivity

  • Handling large, heavy, and awkward steel products can slow down workflows and reduce throughput.
  • Storing and moving bulky steel products efficiently requires precise planning and specialized equipment.
  • Delays in smelting, rolling, or distribution due to equipment downtime or supply chain issues disrupt productivity.

Services

  • Steel plants often operate in industrial zones or remote areas, making access to timely repairs difficult.
  • Handling heavy-duty equipment requires highly skilled operators, and insufficient training leads to inefficiency and safety risks.
Forklift operator driving a Toyota forklift loading product on to pallet racking.

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