Kuenz offers fully and semi-automatic crane systems for zinc and copper refineries, these cranes operate in a very harsh environment. Solid Kuenz quality guarantees efficient operating, long-lasting product life and perfect functionality. The superiority of Kuenz products is demonstrated by excellent performance and high quality. Efficient gripper systems with high positioning accuracy are the basis of an optimized integration in the production process. Kuenz tank house cranes are tailored to the individual customer’s needs.

References for Kuenz Tankhouse Cranes

• Asturiana da Zinc, Spanien (Zinc)
• Boliden Mineral, Schweden (Electro Refinery Copper)
• Codelco del Norte, Chile (Anode- und cathode handling)
• El Abra – Phelps & Dodge (Electro Winning Copper)
• Montanwerke Brixlegg, Austria (Copper)
• Met Mex Penoles, Mexico (Zinc)
• Norddeutsche Affinerie, Germany (Electro Refinery Copper)
• Spence - Riochilex SA (Electro Winning Copper)
• Thai Copper, Thailand (Electro Refinery Copper)
• Swil – Indien (Copper)
• Xstrata, Australia (Electro Refinery Copper)

Codelco modernised and enlarged the world's largest copper refinery in Chuquicamata, Chile. Kuenz delivered two gantry cranes for the loading of anodes, cathodes and scrap containers. The challenge in designing this crane was to combine 3 functions into one gripper system with the smallest possible external dimensions allowance.