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Ryerson relies on Safe Coil Handling with the HUBTEX SFX 40
Ryerson processes coils in continuous operation and needed an in-plant handling solution that moves heavy loads in a controlled manner while visibly raising safety standards on the shop floor. The company chose a HUBTEX SFX 40 platform transporter, configured for a 30-tonne payload and designed for precise manoeuvring via radio remote control.
One employee sums up the decision: “We love it. It was a major investment in our plant’s safety, and it’s paying off. It really is.”
Less Risk in Coil Handling, More Flexibility in the Plant
In a coil processing centre, heavy loads, tight travel paths and pedestrian traffic all intersect. Ryerson wanted a solution that could move coils without additional floor infrastructure—avoiding fixed rail systems and the trip hazards that come with them. As the plant puts it: “It eliminates the need for rail systems in plants and removes trip hazards.” At the same time, the vehicle had to be highly manoeuvrable so positioning at transfer points and stations would be safe and repeatable.
HUBTEX SFX 40: Solution, Features, and Results at Ryerson
The HUBTEX SFX 40 is a heavy-duty platform transporter Ryerson uses for in-plant coil transport. Built for a 30-tonne capacity, the vehicle was designed for precise manoeuvring—even in confined spaces. To support controlled start-up and repositioning of heavy loads, the SFX 40 features all-wheel steering and two electric drive motors arranged diagonally.
Control is handled via electro-hydraulic multi-directional steering. Different travel programmes can be pre-selected on the radio remote control, while proportional joystick steering enables exceptionally fine adjustments. When the joystick is released, the steering automatically returns to the straight-ahead position.
A core part of the configuration is the safety concept. Emergency stop buttons with two operating stations per side, a horn via the control unit, and LED safety lights with warning function on all corners increase awareness in the surrounding area. For indoor use, two PSA scanners are also integrated, positioned at the front and rear corners. The protective fields are active in the direction of travel and can be individually deactivated via a key switch.
The plant especially highlights the sensor system: “We love the sensors. With the Hubtex vehicle, you can’t collide with anyone or anything.”
Operational Results
With this solution, Ryerson reduces its reliance on permanently installed rail routes and gains flexibility in plant logistics. At the same time, scanners, warning signals and highly responsive controls strengthen safety in the immediate work area around coil transport. The recommendation is just as clear: “I would recommend it to any of our coil processing centres within Ryerson that are looking for a way to move coils in their plants.”
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SFX 40 in operation
