Permanent solutions

Metal and steel

Alimak’s industrial elevators drive efficiency, reliability and enhanced productivity at aluminium refineries, smelters and steel mills where continuous operations are key. Alimak’s range of vertical access solutions are used by the metal and steel industries around the world from South Australia to Northern Iceland and from Western Venezuela to Eastern Japan.

Utilising industry knowledge and building on years of experience with leading manufacturers and engineering, procurement and construction entities, Alimak designs robust vertical access solutions to facilitate optimal performance in metal and steel industries.

How do Alimak elevators support metal and steel operations?

Alimak industrial elevators support operations in metal and steel segments by delivering efficient, reliable vertical access in the harshest environments. Designed for continuous operation, they reduce hazardous stair climbing, improve maintenance efficiency, and minimise downtime. With a robust, corrosion-resistant design and the flexibility to be installed on new and existing structures, Alimak elevators enhance productivity, safety performance and long-term cost efficiency.

Why choose Alimak elevators for the metal and steel sector?

Robust and rugged design

Alimak elevators are design to withstand harsh conditions, including abrasive dust, vibration, and all types of weather.

Enhanced safety

Alimak elevators effectively reduce the risk of falls from height, eliminate exertion from climbing, and provide the ability to quickly transport injured personnel from any height.

Boost productivity

Alimak elevators provide fast, reliable vertical access for maintenance teams, enabling them to work more efficiently and reduce downtime.

Suits both indoor and outdoor applications

Alimak elevators utilise tried and tested rack-and-pinion and traction technology, making them suited to a range of applications. They can also be retrofitted to existing structures.

Applications for metal and steel elevators

Typical applications that require vertical access include:

Boiler houses are an essential facility in metal and steel plants, and Alimak elevators support maximised uptime by providing reliable vertical access for maintenance teams, their tools and materials.

Alimak elevators are suitable for internal or external installation on chimneys. This provides workers with safer, faster vertical access for inspections and maintenance to support emission-control systems.

Smelters require intensive access during shutdown periods. Permanent Alimak elevators provide fast, repeated access across multiple levels and help reduce outage times.

Precipitators are tall, multi-level structures that house collecting plates, discharge electrodes, rappers and hoppers. Alimak elevators transport personnel, tools and spare parts to these elevated zones, reducing the need for ladders, cranes or temporary scaffolding.

What do our customers say about us?

“I think that what really distinguishes Alimak from the competition is their great service and responsiveness. They are always available when we need them, and they always respond in a timely manner. This has saved us from inconvenient waiting time and project delays. In relation to their great availability, it is very easy to do business with them. Their knowledge level is high, and you can feel that they are well prepared when you have a meeting with them. For myself as a customer that is essential – to be able to trust the one you do business with. ”

Jette Rasmussen, Strategic Sourcing Manager, FLSmidth, Denmark
“Alimak has always delivered very high quality – it’s the Mercedes of industrial elevators. Through Alimak’s strong network of local service partners, we can get assistance much quicker than what we could get from any competitor. That has saved us a great amount of time and reduced our service costs. ”

Mauro Brambilla, Project Manager, CR International, Italy
“In the power generation industry, it is critical to act fast when problems arise. The response time of service providers needs to be as short as possible. Alimak has always been very responsive and available to our needs as customers saving us time, effort and money while ensuring safe and reliable operation of the lift.”

Leopoldo Lirios, Plant Engineer, Team Energy, the Philippines