Bohl Crane, Inc.

Foundry Material Handling Solutions from Bohl Crane - Built for Heat, Duty and Safety

Foundry operations place exceptional demands on lifting equipment, controls and system durability. Bohl Crane delivers engineered material handling solutions for these environments, supporting molten metal handling, scrap movement and other high-duty applications with equipment designed for heat, wear and continuous operation. Backed by a century of engineering expertise and specialized knowledge from real-life applications, we support foundries nationwide with custom systems, field support and long-term solutions.

Understanding the Foundry Challenges You Face

Foundry environments combine heat, duty cycle, abrasive materials and safety risk in ways that standard lifting equipment is not designed to handle. Facilities must manage molten metal transport, scrap flow, casting support and maintenance access while minimizing downtime and protecting personnel. These applications require thoroughly engineered systems that can overcome the most significant challenges:

Molten metal handling risks: Transporting molten metal requires precise control, reliable equipment and well-designed safety measures to reduce risk and to improve operator protection.
Intense heat exposure: Equipment operates in high-temperature environments, demanding materials and components that will resist thermal degradation and maintain performance over time.
Heavy and abrasive loads: Handling scrap, raw materials and finished castings requires durable equipment that can withstand impact, abrasion and continuous duty.
Casting operations complexity: The precision and consistency required in casting operations places ongoing demands on on crane performance, load control and overall material flow.
Scrap management inefficiencies: Poorly managed scrap handling can create bottlenecks, increase operational costs and introduce safety hazards.
High downtime costs: Equipment failure disrupts production, leading to delays and significant operational losses.
These challenges require purpose-built solutions from a partner with deep experience in foundry operations, from engineering through installation and ongoing support.

Engineered Solutions for Foundry Applications

Bohl Crane supports foundry operations with engineered material handling solutions across key applications, including molten metal handling and scrap movement.

Molten Metal Handling

Bohl Crane engineers crane systems for molten metal applications, including ladle handling, with designs tailored to the specific process and operating environment.

System configurations are developed around load control, braking performance, heat exposure and safety requirements, with components and features selected to support consistent operation in high-temperature conditions.

Scrap Handling

We support scrap handling applications with systems designed for continuous duty and high-wear environments.

Solutions are developed around material flow, load characteristics and facility layout, with equipment selected to withstand impact and abrasion while supporting reliable, repeatable operation.

Custom Engineering Strength

Custom material handling systems are often required in foundry environments where standard equipment does not meet operational or environmental demands.

Bohl Crane engineers solutions around facility layout, load conditions and process requirements, supporting both new systems and modifications to existing equipment.

Heat Protection and Durability

Equipment operating in foundry environments must account for sustained heat exposure across electrical, mechanical and structural components.

Bohl Crane incorporates heat protection strategies such as shielding, component placement and material selection to support long-term performance under thermal stress.

Safety and Compliance Focus

Safety and compliance requirements are built into system design from the outset.

We develop control systems, protection features and operator interfaces based on the application, operating conditions and applicable standards.

Bohl Crane's Unmatched Support

Our support continues beyond delivery and installation. The same foundry expertise behind our engineered systems supports ongoing maintenance, emergency repairs and operator training.

Explore Solutions Today

Foundries require more than standard equipment selection. Bohl Crane works with customers to evaluate operating conditions, safety requirements and facility constraints to develop systems built for reliable, long-term performance.