Konecranes

P.O. Box 661 (Koneenkatu 8)
FI-05801 Hyvinkää, Finland
Tel. +358 20 427 11
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Publications

Have you already heard of RailQtm Runway Survey?

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<p>RailQ™ Runway Survey from Konecranes © Konecranes</p>

/INS . Available in the Middle East, the Konecranes RailQ Runway Survey is a unique survey technology that delivers accurate alignment information of any runway. It uses a remotely operated robot combined with state-of-the-art surveying equipment and a visual inspection to provide an in-depth view of the alignment and condition of the crane runway. “RailQ can be performed on almost any runway, including those for overhead cranes and port cranes,” said Konecranes Service Manager David Paul.

Intelligent lifting using Smart Features

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<p>An intelligent crane with Smart Features– safer operations and faster work cycle. © Konecranes</p>

/INS . Konecranes has over 80 years of experience with lifting applications across a wide range of process industries. Working on the production frontline of industrial customers on every continent, the company constantly has its hands on the pulse of the ever-evolving lifting needs. For example, greater control of material handling in production processes is essential for many working in manufacturing industries. Therefore, Konecranes has put decades of experience in technology and industry into its software-based Smart Features, which bring concrete benefits to lifting processes by improving safety and productivity.

Having the right part for your crane.

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<p>The Middle East Parts Distribution Center in Dubai, UAE. © Konecranes</p>

/INS . One of the biggest challenges industrial and manufacturing facilities face on a regular basis is equipment maintenance and the potential issues that can arise when a piece of vital equipment goes down. For most of these facilities, cranes are a critical component of their operations, so downtime and low productivity are not acceptable. One significant, unplanned maintenance issue could slow production or even bring it to a halt.

Having the right part for your crane

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<p>Konecranes provides fast turnaround times for queries and orders. © Konecranes</p> (photo: Jari Kivelä)

/INS . One of the biggest challenges industrial and manufacturing facilities face on a regular basis is equipment maintenance and the potential issues that can arise when a piece of vital equipment goes down. For most of these facilities, cranes are a critical component of their operations, so downtime and low productivity are not acceptable. One significant, unplanned maintenance issue could slow production or even bring it to a halt.

Single or double-girder crane? Konecranes experts help advise you on the right crane choice.

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<p>Single-girder crane with low headroom trolley up to 12.5 tons and normal headroom trolleys up to 40 tons. © Konecranes</p>

/INS . A common misconception about overhead cranes is that double-girder cranes are perceived to be more durable and of higher quality than single-girder cranes. “Both types of overhead cranes are, however, equally durable and of the same high quality,” says Leon Strydom, Industrial Crane Products Sales Manager for Konecranes Southern Africa. “On the contrary, single-girder cranes can actually have plenty of advantages over double-girder cranes,” he adds.