The Crane Maintenance Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) extended critical support across all operational units by efficiently maintaining a fleet of 227 EOT Cranes, significantly contributing to the achievement of production benchmarks during the financial year 2024–25.
Reiterating its commitment to operational excellence, safety and reliability, the department delivered relentless services and executed major jobs ensuring uninterrupted production across the plant units.
Among the department’s notable achievements in the last fiscal year was the successful repair and refurbishment of Crane #2021 (03) in Steel Melting Shop-II (SMS-II) department. The team executed a complex and critical operation involving the repair of the main girder connection with the end carriage, as well as the replacement of Long Travel (LT) #4 and #1 main balancers of Crane #2021 (03) in SMS-2. This challenging task was accomplished after carefully jacking the main girder, showcasing the team’s technical expertise, precision planning and adherence to safety protocols.
Besides, the department efficiently addressed a significant issue with Crane #2011 (01). The damaged spreader beam of the mixer charging crane was meticulously repaired on-site, ensuring minimum downtime and avoiding potential delays in key production processes. Moreover end carriages of SMS-II scrap yard Crane #2014 (07) and slag yard Crane #2001 (04) were fabricated in-house and replaced successfully.
These achievements reflect the proactive maintenance culture and technical prowess of the Crane Maintenance team, contributing directly to the uninterrupted operations of the steel plant. Their relentless dedication and swift execution of critical maintenance jobs have set a benchmark in reliability and plant safety.
