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News Release from: Konecranes (UK) | Subject: CXT cranes
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 June 2001
Wire rope hoist lifts company's crane
sales
The new CXT range of cranes launched a year ago by Konecranes (UK), the East Kilbride Crane Manufacturer has proved to be a resounding success.
The new CXT range of cranes launched a year ago by Konecranes (UK), the East Kilbride Crane Manufacturer has proved to be a resounding success The CXT range which is fitted with the innovative wire rope hoist that was developed by Konecranes now enjoys 70% of the company's Standard crane sales, not only in the UK, but worldwide! Speaking of the success, Gordon Adie, managing director of Konecranes UK said, "Our customers are really seeing the benefits of the CXT
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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To have achieved 70% of our global standard crane sales in since we launched it a year ago is a real achievement and on top of that, we've had next to none of the teething problems you might expect with a new product." The CXT wire rope hoists are for cranes and modernisations in capacities up to 3.2 tonne.
It is estimated that 60.000 units, close to 40% of all standard cranes and hoists, are lifting loads of less than 3 tons.
This high volume market covers almost all fields of industry, from assembly shops to general manufacturing and from steel distribution centres to maintenance cranes.
The competitiveness of the new product range enhances Konecranes pursuit to increase market shares globally in the light load area.
It has boosted new equipment sales as well as modernisations.
The CXT represents a totally new approach within the lifting equipment industry.
In traditional designs the rope drum and rope diameter are minimised.
Konecranes CXT, uses a rope drum large in diameter but short in length.
The large diameter rope drum means less wear on ropes and lower maintenance costs.
There are also several other advantages such as more efficient use of the floor space under the crane, as well as the space around the crane.
The crane can operate closer to walls and lift the load higher.
This adds flexibility for factory layout and material flow planning.
Speed control and motor technology are crucial elements in the improvement of the efficiency and safety in material handling.
Konecranes has developed integrated motor and inverter controls for the new CXT product range.
This is the first time stepless speed controls are incorporated as standard features in this capacity range.
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