The HeidelbergCement AG cement works in Schelklingen, Baden-Württemberg, has invested in a new rotary kiln system 68 meters in length. The main challenge in the project was to hoist the five components of the rotary kiln up to a height of 11 meters in a restrictive space. A Liebherr LR 1350/1 crawler crane from Belgian crane and heavy haulage contractor Sarens managed the job with aplomb.
- HeidelbergCement AG in Schelklingen has invested in new rotary kilns
- LR 1350/1 hoisted pipe sections for rotary kiln weighing up to 144 tonnes
- Sarens received one of the very first LTM 1450-8.1 cranes
As soon as all five pipe sections of the rotary kiln had been positioned, they were aligned and welded together by fitters from Thyssen-Krupp. The finished rotary kiln ultimately had a net weight of 452 tonnes and was finished with refractory cladding so that in the future it will be capable of producing around 4500 tonnes of clinker every day. This clinker is then ground into cement.
Furthermore, a new Liebherr mobile crane is on the way to the Australian branch of the company. The new 8-axle LTM 1450-8.1 was ordered as a result of good past experience with crane manufacturer Liebherr
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