For cranes used in the transportation of pig iron and steel that do not include integrated weighing systems, the Schenck Process DRA Radial Force Sensors provide the necessary solutions.

By integrating the weighing system into the crane spreader beam the precise net weight of the crude steel is transmitted to the process control system after tapping from the converter and deslagging have taken place.  The resulting information provides an optimal basis for calculating the amount of alloying materials to be added during the secondary metallurgy process.  With proper calculation only the required amount of alloys are added to the process thus reducing costs. 

DRA Sensors are easily installed by directly bolting them between the two supporting plates of each spreader side and the central axle.  As a result of completely bolting the weighing system to the structure it is completely maintenance free and is also protected from dust and heat. 

DRA Sensors are perfectly suited for heavy-duty cranes in the steel industry and provide ladle-weighing accuracies up to ± 0.1% of full scale.