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The Konecranes approach to crane maintenance
Konecranes technician services bridge crane
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The Konecranes approach to crane maintenance

Jim Skowron - Vice President of Sales, Region Americas Service Skimping on the maintenance of vital equipment that lifts thousands of tons isn’t…
Innovations in crane technology
Overhead crane technology.
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Innovations in crane technology

Theodore Haalstra - Director of Modernizations & Technical Support Recent innovations in smart design and manufacturing are driving new crane…
What is the impact of crane plugging?
Konecranes expert operates crane.
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What is the impact of crane plugging?

David Dolph – Service Supervisor and Crane Operator Trainer  As a trainer of crane operators, I have encountered few crane operators who talk…
How do overload protective devices work?
Konecranes hoist
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How do overload protective devices work?

James Lang – General Manager, Konecranes Training Institute  Today’s pressure to achieve ever-increasing productivity leads to ever-expanding…
Side Pulling: What is it, and How Can We Prevent it?
Konecranes crane in facility.
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Side Pulling: What is it, and How Can We Prevent it?

Randy Flippen - Technician In normal operation, overhead crane hoists are designed to lift an object at a vertical angle. A side pull is when a…
Crane training: an essential part of crane safety
Konecranes trainer training crane operators.
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Crane training: an essential part of crane safety

Mike Giebler, Technician - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma In today’s industrial environment there is decreasing tolerance for employers and facilities that…
Crane Incident Study
Konecranes overhead crane incident study
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Crane Incident Study

The Konecranes Training Institute conducted a study to determine the source of overhead crane incidents including an analysis of fatalities and…
Crane safety technology essential part of improving productivity
Overhead crane operator
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Crane safety technology essential part of improving productivity

Marty Walters - Safety Manager Advances in crane safety technology can greatly reduce the risk of accidents that result in injury and property…
Crane safety techniques reduce risks of crane operation
Crane operator operating overhead crane.
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Crane safety techniques reduce risks of crane operation

Advances in crane safety technology have lowered the risks associated with crane operation, but proper crane safety techniques practiced by crane…