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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…
What is dynamic braking?
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What is dynamic braking?

An alternative and complement to electromechanical braking, dynamic braking uses magnetics and the interplay of variable frequency drives (also known…
Which overhead crane pendant is right for you?
Overhead crane pendant
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Which overhead crane pendant is right for you?

When it comes to commonly requested crane parts, the overhead crane pendant is one of the most frequently in need of replacement. That’s because the…
Going above and beyond: How inverters improve crane safety
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Going above and beyond: How inverters improve crane safety

Over the past 25 years, the popularity of inverters has continually increased along with their ability to improve crane safety, performance, and…
Electric chain hoist: Commodity or valued partner?
Worker using electric chain hoist
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Electric chain hoist: Commodity or valued partner?

Chain hoist as change agent We can make the argument that for many years an electric chain hoist has been thought of as just a commodity-based…
Protect people and product with a collision avoidance system
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Protect people and product with a collision avoidance system

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and…
Konecranes Service Story
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Konecranes Service Story

We provide industry-leading maintenance services for all types and makes of industrial cranes and hoists.​ Our objective is to improve the…