SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): A local rail company looking for a new electric chain hoist that could offer greater safety features, more production reliability and uptime, minimum maintenance-related stoppages and optimum cost efficiencies turned to the Konecranes C Series electric chain hoist.

Konecranes explains that its hoist boasts a redesigned motor cooling system, offers up to 50% longer runtime and features a brake built for over a million operations. Improved safety features comprise an operating limit switch and safety clutch that have been enhanced for enhanced safety, better performance and improved reliability.

“Konecranes recently installed their C Series electric chain hoist at a local rail company’s brake and motor assembly line. The C Series chain hoist will be utilised in conjunction with a jib crane at the assembly workshop and was required to give a lifting capacity of 320 kg. The C Series was only recently launched in South Africa, so we are particularly delighted to see it in action on a production floor so quickly. Konecranes, through the advanced features of the C Series, now offers customers a state-of-the-art electric chain hoist that will make a major difference at customer’s lifting facilities,” said Konecranes, South Africa MD, Emil Berning.

The C-series has been ‘built smart’ with the precision and reliability of the company’s ‘Core of Lifting’ components. Konecranes asserts that it is the most advanced electric chain hoist available, offering a lifting capability of up to 5 000 kg. The C-series is said to bring more control and mobility to working areas as a result of its compact hoist shape.

Konecranes highlighted another major accomplishment when Italy-based InoxPlus, a company that assembles and handles stainless steel and electromechanical components for the construction and machinery industries, recently took possession of a Konecranes S Series overhead crane with a newly designed Compact Box. The S Series crane includes Konecranes’ synthetic wire rope hoist, described as a unique feature that offers barb-free operation, safer handling, easier load carrying and reduced maintenance costs. The synthetic rope is said to be particularly suitable for InoxPlus’s applications because of its ability to ensure gentler handling of steel sheets and a cleaner operation, while also offering superior resistance and lifespan, compared to conventional ropes. In addition, InoxPlus highlighted precision and the rope angle as particularly advantageous features.

Further benefits of the S Series and Compact Box include outside welds for ease of inspection and a sliding connection for smooth movement on runways. The Konecranes Compact Box is a new main girder type with a modular structure, aimed at ensuring easier transportation.

The S Series overhead crane has a range of applications, from aerospace to laboratory clean rooms and engine assemblies, and is said to be suitable for any manufacturing industry that requires reliable and cost-effective crane equipment.

“Konecranes has always subscribed to the philosophy that continuous investment into research and development will deliver the desired improved performance and enhanced safety where the customer requires it most – in operation on the factory floor. Our cranes and associated lifting equipment offer just that, across the range,” asserted Berning.

“The C Series electric chain hoist and the S Series overhead crane with synthetic rope are but two of our latest unique and innovative offerings. Our synthetic rope hoist is now the benchmark in the industry. Through a major re-design, our S-series gives a stepless hoisting movement and the synthetic wire rope makes lifting more precise with enhanced control.”

“Despite the current restrictions impacting upon live demonstrations of cranes and rope hoists, we are on track to be able to offer our customers ‘online live crane demonstrations’ via our newly launched Live Channel shortly. Another Konecranes innovation,” concluded Berning.

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