Konecranes redefines heavy lifting with new M-series winch - Seite 2

Another standout efficiency improvement is the more compact, motorized hook block that fits in smaller spaces. The reeving system includes a highly accurate load cell on an equalizing beam with the ability to detect and display the load as a weigh system with the addition of a weight scoreboard to +/- 5 percent of rated capacity. Two independent wire ropes with fixed ends retard hook block twisting throughout the lifting path on all applications, and the swinging upper block sheaves allow side-pulling as much as 10 degrees.

Standard features that Konecranes customers have come to expect are still here. The highest gear quality in the industry (AGMA 11) and hardened wheels (45-55 HRC or 419-552 Brinell) are standard, along with Konecranes moment-isolation drum suspension that maintains alignment of the hoist drum pinion to drum gear and shaft for longer life.

In addition to these features, an extensive list of Safe Features and state-of-the-art user interfaces such as Remote Operating Station (ROS) are available to increase productivity and safety of use. Over Speed and Over Load Protection are standard, along with Shock Load Prevention and upper and lower slow down and stop limits for the hoist bridge and trolley motions. Other Safe Features that can be added include Hook Centering, Snag Prevention and Sway Control.

Obviously, there is a lot to know about the new M-series, so it is beneficial that all of the crane’s operations are automatically monitored and archived by Konecranes TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring, which collects key data points for crane maintenance planning and extended equipment life. TRUCONNECT is closely integrated to the yourKONECRANES cloud-based customer portal, which conveniently brings crane condition and maintenance information online or delivers it to managers via alerts.

“We see the M-series becoming a valued asset in the most demanding process industries, including steel, copper and aluminium mills, steel warehouses, paper mills, automotive applications, mining and shipyards,” says Gieske. “M-series represents a significant evolution of Konecranes technology for heavy-duty process performance and maximized uptime.”

Additional information:
Amulya Raghuveer, Marketing and Communications Manager,
Konecranes Region Americas
[e-mail] or 937.525.5533.

For further technical information:
Juergen Gieske – VP Crane Sales
[e-mail] or Cell: 262-853-2062

About Konecranes, Inc.
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment of all makes. The Group has 18,000 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. Konecranes class A shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).

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