NEWS | PROJECT OF THE MONTH
CUSTOM DESIGN
Heike Metzger, senior specialist, Sales Enablement, Stahl CraneSystems explains how its CraneKit enabled a flexible off-the-shelf solution for a customised crane application with special requirements.
C
ustom designs are now standard in many lifting technology applications, especially when special requirements and spatial
constraints must be taken into account. An example of this is the modernization of the Meiningen wastewater treatment plant, managed by the Feldkirch Wastewater Association.
In 2023, the association faced the challenge of modernizing its ageing excess sludge and sewage sludge dewatering systems. A key aspect of this project was the implementation of a customized lifting system that was not only powerful but also compact enough to fit into the existing infrastructure.
Considering the demanding spatial conditions and specific maintenance requirements, a system had to be designed that was robust enough to lift heavy components of the dewatering system while being compact and space-efficient to integrate seamlessly into the facility. At the same time, work safety and the efficiency of maintenance processes were to be significantly improved. For this special application, a custom design of the brackets for a single- girder underslung crane was developed to maximize lifting height by using an electric trolley with an ultra-low headroom hoist. This custom solution was planned, manufactured, and installed by Summer
Metalltechnik, a metal processing company based in Feldkirch, Austria. For the modernization of the Meiningen
wastewater treatment plant, Summer Metalltechnik benefited from a partnership with Stahl CraneSystems, which had been effectively acquired through the acquisition of Schuler Kranpartner in 2021. “To compensate for the limited building
height while still ensuring maximum lifting height, we used the CraneKit from Stahl CraneSystems. This provided us with a one-stop solution package for quickly implementing a flexible solution,” said Christoph Nägele, head of Crane Technology at Summer Metalltechnik. The modular crane system consists of
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