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Konecranes wins order for S-series cranes from Swiss metal trader K


onecranes has won an order for its innovative S-series overhead cranes from a new customer, häuselmann metall GmbH. The order


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was received in February 2020 and the cranes will be installed by February 2021. The order from häuselmann, the largest independent metal trader in


Switzerland, includes five 1.6 ton SWL cranes and two 2.5 ton SWL cranes, which will be used for incoming and outgoing material flow, as well as the movement of stock for cutting and storing processes. The S-series crane features Konecranes’ new barb free, synthetic rope,


which makes load carrying simpler and safer. It does not require lubrication, which can result in reduced maintenance costs for the rope drum and sheaves. The revolutionary trolley and reeving arrangement reduces wheel loads by up to 45% compared with previous hoist generations.


Konecranes Demag UK Ltd  01295 676100  www.konecranes.co.uk


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