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Konecranes retrofit path
Retrofitting hybrid drives to diesel-electric cranes
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Konecranes retrofit path

The huge number of Konecranes RTGs operating in terminals on the US East and Gulf coasts, combined with available grant funding, is opening up an…
Drive retrofit and digital upgrade for Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane in New Zealand
Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane in New Zealand
Customer story

Drive retrofit and digital upgrade for Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane in New Zealand

In August 2023, Napier Port had a drive upgrade retrofit and TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring installed on one of their Konecranes Gottwald mobile…
The full circle of material handling: moving waste in bulk to avoid landfill
Waste grab grabbing waste in a waste to energy plant
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The full circle of material handling: moving waste in bulk to avoid landfill

Our everyday lives generate waste on an increasing scale while in parallel our growing energy needs call for alternatives to fossil fuels.…
Remanufacturing offers benefits both for customers as well as the environment
CXT crane in the ceiling of a factory
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Remanufacturing offers benefits both for customers as well as the environment

Remanufacturing is a circular business model that enables us to reduce the consumption of new materials, while also minimizing the downtime of our…
Retrofits convert 12 Konecranes RTGs into fuel-efficient hybrids in South Carolina
Wando Welch Terminal in Charleston, South Carolina Ports
Customer story

Retrofits convert 12 Konecranes RTGs into fuel-efficient hybrids in South Carolina

At the Wando Welch Terminal in Charleston, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has had 12 of their Konecranes RTGs upgraded with an EPA-approved…
Konecranes retrofits first four-rope drive for floating mobile harbor crane on the Mississippi River
MHC 4-rope drive case study
Customer story

Konecranes retrofits first four-rope drive for floating mobile harbor crane on the Mississippi River

In March 2022, at a mid-stream berth on the lower Mississippi River, American River Transportation Co., LLC. (ARTCO) had one of their floating…
The dangers of side pulling
Side pull prevention for cranes
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The dangers of side pulling

Side pull can cause hazardous load swing and in the worst case – load drops. Side pull can also cause damage to the drum, rope and rope…
How to select the right chain hoist
Konecranes CLX electric chain hoist
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How to select the right chain hoist

If your facility has been relying on forklift trucks or manual labor for heavy lifting, it might be time to consider purchasing a chain hoist. Before…
Secret safety features of hoist inverters
Konecranes Smart Features
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Secret safety features of hoist inverters

Hoist inverters, or variable-frequency drives (VFD), are the secret to safety for crane hoists. While not technically a secret, hoist inverters and…