Capital Equipment News January 2015

LIFTING

will not drop or micro slip, even if the clutch should fail.

handling of pipes and irrigation equipment at Valmont in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “Since installing the hoist, we have not had a single problem as of today,” says Ganesh Pai, Procurement Manager at Valmont Middle East. He continues, “We are very satisfied with the hoist and have also ordered a second CLX hoist to further increase productivity”. Ergonomics and design The ergonomic features of the CLX chain hoist crane support a safe and smooth workflow. An ergonomic pendant with simple and logical controls will make operation from February 2015 onwards, even easier and allows intuitive one-handed operations. The wide functionality of the hoist is further complimented by its modern looks for which it was awarded with the RedDot Award for excellent product design. Easy maintenance and reduced down time The CLX chain hoist provides swift maintenance access. All components that require maintenance are easily accessible and do not require the removal of any parts, which makes maintenance significantly

easier and faster. An uninterrupted operation is further guaranteed by the Konecranes global service network and spare part distribution centers. With over 600 service locations in almost 50 countries, the company has the largest service network in the industry and provides high-quality service 24/7. b

Another innovation is the patented chain sprocket, which reduces the bending stress on the chain links under load, lead- ing to an up to four times higher chain life! True vertical lift improves work safety and traveling inverters increase the accuracy of load handling. An example of where accuracy in load handling also plays a big role is in a truck repair shop in Nederland. The MAN Nederland Dealer lifts loads, mostly consisting of heavy and expensive parts, like motors, gears, or tires. This requires a smooth process. The two CLX chain hoist cranes greatly enhance the load positioning, which proves particularly useful during precision tasks, like removing and replacing engines. CLX hoist used for manufacturing irri- gation equipment in Dubai Another case, in which the CLX product has proven its reliability, is in the production and Two CLX Cranes used in MAN Neder- land dealer set up

“T he new CLX chain hoist crane performs as a strong link in any process chain, from 500 kg right up to 5000 kg”.

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JANUARY 2015