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The system supplied comprises a 16.1 m span overhead single girder gantry and a 3.29 t SWL S-series electric rope hoist. The crane has cross and long travel speeds of up to 20 m/min and a hoisting speed of up to 3.1 m/ min, with a 4.29 m height of lift. The crane is operated via a radio remote controller. ABB is a worldwide leader in the fields of electrification, robotics, automation and motion technology, with an emphasis on energy saving and sustainability.
ystem supplied comprises a 16.1 m span overhead single girder gantry and a 3.29 t SWL S-series electric oist. The crane has cross and long travel speeds of up to 20 m/min and a hoisting speed of up to 3.1 m/ ith a 4.29 m height of lift. The crane is operated via a radio remote controller. s a worldwide leader in the fields of electrification, robotics, automation and motion technology, with an sis on energy saving and sustainability.
m span overhead single girder gantry and a 3.29 t SWL S-series electric travel speeds of up to 20 m/min and a hoisting speed of up to 3.1 m/ e is operated via a radio remote controller.
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