Client Industry: Steel Manufacturing
Application: Ladle Brick Lining Maintenance
Product Deployed: AVCON Custom Hydraulic Scissor Lift
Background
In steel plants, ladle brick lining is one of the most critical maintenance tasks. Traditionally performed using manual staging or fixed platforms, it demands continuous height adjustments, operator safety, and high load stability. This often results in increased downtime and potential safety risks.
Challenge
The client required a solution that could:
- Provide smooth vertical elevation up to ladle mouth level for maintenance work
- Improve safety and ergonomics during refractory brick lining
- Replace time-consuming scaffolding arrangements
- Operate reliably in high-temperature, dusty environments inside the plant
- Be custom-engineered to suit available shopfloor space and working height
Solution – AVCON Make-in-India Scissor Lift
AVCON designed and supplied custom hydraulic scissor lifts manufactured in India, specifically for ladle brick lining operations.
Key product features include:
- Scissor-type heavy-duty structure for stable elevation
- Custom platform size to fit the ladle circumference and manpower
- High-load capacity structure to carry men + tools + refractory material
- Hand / remote control operation for precise elevation adjustments
- Robust MS fabrication & industrial-grade hydraulic system
- Portable base frame for easy movement between bays
Impact & Benefits
| Benefit | Outcome in Plant |
| Reduced Downtime | Faster lining process vs. traditional scaffolding |
| Enhanced Worker Safety | Stable lifting platform, railings & controlled elevation |
| Increased Productivity | Continuous work without dismantling the staging |
| Customization Advantage | Built to exact ladle height & floor layout |
| Make in India Initiative | Local sourcing, faster service & cost-effective pricing |
Why AVCON?
- 100% Made in India Engineering – designed, manufactured & serviced locally
- Expertise in material handling solutions for heavy industries
- Proven custom adaptation for steel plants, foundries & furnace applications
Conclusion
The deployment of the AVCON Scissor Lift significantly improved the ladle brick lining workflow, ensuring safer working conditions, reduced maintenance time, and enhanced operational efficiency. Built under the Make in India vision, the solution showcases how locally engineered equipment can modernize core steel industry processes with reliability and customization.
