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The steel industry handles some of the heaviest and most demanding lifting operations in industry. High temperatures, sharp edges, heavy coils, plates and long products place extreme demands on lifting equipment, wire ropes and routines.
Certex Norge supplies robust lifting and rigging solutions for steel production, processing and fabrication, helping you maintain safety, uptime and efficient material flow.
We support steel mills, rolling and processing plants, steel service centres, fabrication workshops and related logistics operations.
Your challenges in the steel industry
Typical challenges in this sector include:
- Very heavy and awkward loads – coils, slabs, plates, beams, profiles and fabricated structures
- High temperatures and sharp edges – risk of damage to equipment and increased wear
- Harsh environments – dust, scale, oil and sometimes outdoor handling
- High demands on uptime – production stoppages are costly and affect delivery reliability
- Strict safety requirements – internal HSE rules and regulations for lifting operations
We help you choose lifting solutions that are dimensioned for steel operations and practical for operators.
Our solutions for the steel industry
Lifting gear for cranes and internal logistics
Certex Norge delivers lifting gear for overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes and other lifting equipment used in steel plants:
- Chain slings and components (standard and custom configurations)
- Wire rope slings and special heavy‑duty slings
- Robust textile slings where suitable and protected from edges/heat
- Lifting beams, spreader beams and C‑hooks
- Shackles, hooks and lifting points
All lifting gear can be supplied with certificates and documentation.
Coil, plate and profile handling
Handling of coils, plates and long products is central in the steel industry. We offer:
- C‑hooks and coil lifters (standard and custom)
- Plate clamps for horizontal and vertical lifting
- Beam clamps and grabs for profiles and structural steel
- Magnets for steel plates and components (permanent or electro‑permanent, where applicable)
We help adapt solutions to your product mix, crane types and process flow.
Wire ropes for cranes and hoists
Cranes in steel plants are often heavily utilised and exposed to demanding conditions. We supply:
- Steel wire ropes adapted to high load cycles and operating conditions
- Rope terminations, sockets and fittings
- Support for rope selection, installation, inspection and replacement planning
Our goal is to maximise safe rope lifetime and reduce unplanned downtime.
Special lifting tools and fixtures
Many steel operations require customised lifting tools and fixtures. Certex Norge can assist with:
- Custom lifting beams and frames for specific products or processes
- Special hooks, grabs and attachments designed around your loads
- Adaptation of standard products to fit your equipment and layout
We collaborate with your engineering and HSE teams to develop safe, practical solutions.
Services for steel industry customers
Inspection and certification
We offer:
- Periodic control of lifting gear, cranes and hoists
- Documentation and marking in accordance with Norwegian regulations and your internal procedures
- Structured overview of equipment status (digital if applicable in your system)
Repair, maintenance and recertification
- Repair and adjustment of chain slings and other lifting gear
- Testing and recertification where applicable
- Maintenance recommendations to extend service life and reduce total cost
Engineering and lifting consulting
For critical lifts and process improvements, we support you with:
- Design and calculation of special lifting equipment
- Evaluation of lifting methods and equipment selection
- Collaboration on risk assessments for demanding operations
Typical customers and applications
We work with a broad range of steel-related operations, such as:
- Steel mills and rolling mills
- Plate, coil and profile processing plants
- Steel service centres and distribution hubs
- Fabrication shops and structural steel manufacturers
- Industrial companies with extensive internal steel handling
Whether you produce, process or handle steel daily, we can help you with safe, efficient lifting solutions.
Why choose Certex Norge as supplier for the steel industry
- Experience with heavy industry and steel operations
- Robust and certified products adapted to high loads, edges and harsh conditions
- Complete solutions – lifting gear, wire ropes, inspection, maintenance and technical support
- Part of an international group – access to broad expertise and specialised solutions for steel handling
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