Workstation lifting systems
4th Quarter 2013
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Konecranes offers three different options for work-station material handling requirements: workstation crane systems, industrial load manipulators and electric chain hoists. These allow safe and precise lifting together with optimal productivity. They are easy to install and operate and provide smooth and powerful lifting capacity.
The XA aluminium workstation crane is lightweight yet strong enough to handle demanding production environments such as the automotive industry. It reduces rolling resistance and dead weight by 50% compared to steel beams and can handle loads up to two tons. An anodised surface provides superior corrosion resistance.
The ATB AirBalancer supports picking, lifting, moving, and placing items by hand. Fast, flexible movement smoothly supports the operator’s natural motion and an optional automatic load balancing feature allows free and accurate movement of the load in zero gravity mode. The AirBalancer also offers load weight compensation for predictable movement of loads regardless of variances in weight.
The Vertical Lifter is a telescopic lifting device for use with the XA aluminum workstation crane. It can lift loads up to 500 kg outside the centre of gravity. It is available in either pneumatic or electric models and frequently recurring load manipulations can be performed easily, quickly and with a very high level of precision. The telescopic guides allow sway-free lifting. A smaller cycle time noticeably improves productivity. Integrated overload detection ensures that the load is safe. In balancing mode, when tools or balanced parts are guided, the load feels almost weightless.
For more information contact John Macdonald, Konecranes, +27 (0)11 864 2800, [email protected], www.konecranes.co.za
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