Konecranes safety
inspections assess
every detail of
cranes, including
rail and runway
alignment
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“In addition to safety and
compliance, our inspections can
also identify areas where gains
in productivity can be realised,”
says Jeevan Pattian, northwest
service, Konecranes Australia
and New Zealand. Mr Pattian was
responsible for oversight of the
BHP Olympic Dam inspections
and new crane delivery
processes.
“Our team always works to find
solutions tailored to individual
customer needs. We appreciate
that not all cranes are used in the
same way, and a ‘one-size-fits-all’
approach simply won’t apply to
our diverse range of customers,”
says Mr Pattian.
KONECRANES CLX
CHAIN HOISTS
The latest Konecranes CLX chain
hoists, of the type specified by
BHP for Olympic dam, incorporate
a longer lifetime, with up to 1600
hours on most models with a full
load, and a durable aluminium
construction.
Durability of the lift chain was
a key element in the CLX’s
design for outstanding service.
The patented chain sprocket
dramatically improves the
durability of the chain. The oil
lubrication-based transmission
reduces the operating
temperature, enabling increased
power. Furthermore, the new
transmission is maintenance-free
and quiet to operate.
The CLX’s transmission increases
the speed ratio between low
and fast speeds. The new 6:1
speed ratio enables a safe and
accurate installation speed and an
extremely fast movement speed.
The wider speed range makes
the CLX chain hoist 25% faster
than its predecessor, which helps
speed up the work cycle and
improves work efficiency.
Safety functions have been
integrated into the standard
characteristics of the hoist. For
example, the brake and the clutch
have been installed on the same
axle, which prevents the load from
dropping even if the clutch breaks
down.
KONECRANES CXT
WIRE ROPE HOISTS
CXT wire rope hoist cranes, of
the type also being installed
at Olympic Dam, are designed
to be industry benchmarks of
safety and ergonomics, with easy
and effective load handling and
optimum dimensions for space
saving solutions.
Konecranes CXT wire rope hoist
cranes utilise the latest technology
for improved load accuracy,
versatility and ease of use –
making them the industry leader in
medium-heavy indoor cranes.
Pilz products create productive safe automation solutions for man
and machine.
Our comprehensive range of products and services sets us apart as
the market front runner.
Contact us today to discuss your automation requirements
Pilz New Zealand
Phone: 09 634 5350
Email: office@pilz.co.nz
Web: www.pilz.co.nz
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