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Sway Control

Sway Control

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Overview: The document discusses the Sway Control system developed by Konecranes, which enhances crane operations by making them faster, safer, and more efficient. This system is applicable to various types of cranes, including industrial, nuclear, and port cranes, as well as heavy-duty lift trucks.

Sway Control Benefits:

Increased Productivity: The system reduces the time spent waiting for load sway to stop, making crane operations up to 60% faster compared to traditional cranes.
Enhanced Safety: By preventing load sway, the risk of collision damage is minimized, leading to safer operations and reduced costs.
Reduced Mechanical Wear: The system eliminates lateral forces caused by swaying, decreasing mechanical strain and wear on the crane.
Ease of Use: Operators require less training to efficiently and safely use cranes equipped with Sway Control, allowing for a broader range of employees to operate the equipment.
Improved Occupational Safety: The system ensures stable crane operations, reducing the need for cautious handling of heavy or delicate loads.

Technical Specifications:

The system uses variable frequency drives for smooth operation and is controlled via a pushbutton or joystick radio remote transmitter.
It includes a sling length adjustment switch for fine-tuning and fully automated acceleration and deceleration rates.

Research and Development: A study by the Georgia Institute of Technology confirms the efficiency of the Sway Control system, highlighting its ability to significantly enhance crane performance.

Company Information: Konecranes is a leading global provider of lifting equipment and services, with a presence in nearly 50 countries and a workforce of over 10,000 employees.

Catalog excerpts

INDUSTRIAL CRANES NUCLEAR CRANES PORT CRANES HEAVY DUTY LIFT TRUCKS MACHINE TOOL SERVICE SWAY CONTROL Lifting Businesses™ Faster, safer, better productivity SWAY CONTROL

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Konecranes Faster, safer, better productivity • Sway Control SWAY CONTOL makes crane operations considerably faster while improving safety and increasing comfort of use. This publication is for general informational purposes only and we reserve the right at any time to alter the product design and specifications. No statement of this publication shall be construed as a warranty or condition, express or implied, as to any product, its fitness for any particular purpose, merchantability, quality or representation of the terms of any sales agreement. Waiting for the swaying to stop takes a considerable...

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Konecranes Faster, safer, better productivity • Sway Control NO SWAYING AND FASTER CRANE OPERATIONS WITH SWAY CONTROL Waiting for the swaying to stop takes a considerable part of the working hours of a traditional crane. With the help of Sway Control, time spent waiting is just a fraction of what it used to be. The crane’s smart corrective movements prevent load sway, allowing the load to reach its destination without any unnecessary waiting. COLLISION DAMAGE IS PREVENTED The load proceeds in a straightforward and steady manner along the planned route. Eliminating the dangerous sway of a load...

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NUCLEAR CRANES PORT CRANES HEAVY DUTY SERVICE LIFT TRUCKS MACHINE TOOL SERVICE Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™ offering lifting equipment and services that improve productivity in a wide variety of industries. The company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd (symbol: KCR1V). With over 10,000 employees at more than 550 locations in almost 50 countries we have the resources, technology and determination to deliver on the promise of Lifting Businesses™. © 2011 Konecranes. All rights reserved. ‘Konecranes’, ‘Lifting Businesses’ and are registered trademarks of Konecranes....

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