Our first Brokk 800P demolition machine in North America is celebrating its inaugural year of operation at TimkenSteel\u2019s Ohio steel factory. The Brokk 800P is a sister product to the Brokk 800S and made specifically for the metal process industry. Built with a heat-protected three-part arm with continuous 360-degree rotation, the Brokk 800P effectively performs hot ladle and converter cleaning or whole refractory renovations in metal processing industries. TimkenSteel purchased the 12-ton unit in December 2014 to dig ladles at its Faircrest Steel Plant in Canton, Ohio.<\/p>\n
TimkenSteel produces high quality alloy and plain carbon steel bars and tubes used in automotive, industrial and energy applications.<\/p>\n
To work with the hot ladles and furnace, the Brokk 800P is paired with a heat-protected Atlas Copco SB 302 hydraulic breaker, which generates 450 foot-pounds of force at the tip of the solid-body hammer. TimkenSteel uses the machine to clean out its 175-ton ladles, which hold liquid steel. During full production, the ladles require relining approximately every 50 heats.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdding the Brokk 800P to our tool belt gives us considerable flexibility,\u201d said Thomas Sellari, TimkenSteel\u2019s manager of steel making at Faircrest. \u201cIts remote-controlled operation allows operators to stay out of the line of fire with less risk of injury from hazards such as high temperatures and falling debris. Plus, it has a tracked wheel system, allowing us to easily move and position the machine to efficiently remove the refractory.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond its work with ladle clean-outs, TimkenSteel uses the Brokk 800P to clean ladle covers and lids, as needed, and to remove refractory lining from its electric arc furnace.<\/p>\n
\u201cNearly 40 years after revealing our first demolition machine, we continue to improve the efficiency and safety of steel mills with our remote-controlled machines,\u201d said Peter Bigwood, vice-president of sales and marketing for Brokk in North America. \u201cThe grueling application increases the risk for injury and heat exhaustion. Fortunately, Brokk\u2019s remote-controlled capabilities and unmatched power-to-size ratio nearly eliminate that risk, taking the strain off of the crew and keeping them out of harm\u2019s way.\u201d<\/p>\n
Like any Brokk demolition machine, the Brokk 800P uses a variety of attachments, including scabblers, buckets and breakers with extended bits, to effortlessly tackle challenging applications. It\u2019s powered by a 98-horsepower diesel motor for use on remote locations where electricity is not readily accessible or it can be equipped with a 60-horsepower electric engine, which provides safe, emission-free operation in confined areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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