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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
JANUARY 2015
8
KONECRANES UNVEILS THE POWERFUL
new CLX chain hoist crane
T
he new CLX chain hoist crane per-
forms as a strong link in any pro-
cess chain, from 500 kg right up to
5000 kg. As a leading global provider of
lifting solutions, Konecranes continuous-
ly develops its product range in order to
offer its customers safe, top-quality, and
high-performance lifting equipment for
greater productivity. One of the latest en-
hancements to the industrial cranes portfo-
lio is the new CLX chain hoist crane which
is now available in Southern Africa
Available in safe working loads the CLX
chain hoist is suitable for many different
industries, like general manufacturing or
maintenance applications, it has the flexi-
bility to be configured into a diverse range
of industrial environments, to fulfil customer
lifting needs – from the most basic to the
most demanding.
Reliability and performance you can
count on
Durable components, compact headroom,
and a high level of operating safety results
in excellent performance, with 300 starts
per hour. Standard temperature monitoring
prevents the motor from overheating, while
additional standard van ventilation leads to
improved hoist performance.
Safety coupled with extensive product
life
In lifting operations, the brake of the chain
hoist is an essential part of the product
safety. In the CLX chain hoist, the new
self-adjusting brake has been designed for
over a million operations, which translates
practically into the entire lifespan of the
hoist. For additional safety, the brake
and the clutch have been installed on the
same axle, which ensures that the load
“The ergonomic features
of the CLX chain hoist
crane support a safe and
smooth workflow.”