Konecranes new CXT cranes just got smarter. The new CXT cranes are designed and manufactured to meet the common material handling requirement in industries, i.e., safety and reliability. The CXT Smart crane, an advanced version of CXT crane, has intelligent assisting features that help to make anyone a good crane operator. It speeds up load handling and offers unprecedented safety characteristics. The intelligent "brain" of the crane controls the crane's reliable operation; it can also learn to perform new tasks from the operator.

Standard CXT cranes can be implemented with a single girder or double girder construction, a fixed single girder system (monorail) or with under-running construction.

CXT trolley models for single girder cranes are available for low headroom up to 12.5 tonnes; and for normal headroom up to 40 tonnes. Double girder trolleys up to 80 tonnes are available with fixed installation and machinery hoist. Several trolleys are available for the same bridge; the most common configurations are two or even three trolleys on the same crane. Trolley types can vary.

The work cycle is substantially shorter with the Smart Features developed by Konecranes. An experienced operator can operate any crane fast and almost anybody can operate an intelligent crane fast and precisely. The advanced functionalities, like sway control, positioning and protected area functions, enable fast and safe load transfer even when the operator is not a seasoned professional.

Konecranes is a forerunner in the design and manufacture of intelligent cranes. The company can offer functionalities that facilitate the use of a crane and add to safety, as well as intelligent solutions tailored to specific customer needs.

(Sandeep Jadhav Asst. Manager - Marketing, Konecranes India Pvt Ltd. Tel: 020-40047470. Email: sandeep.jadhav@konecranes.com)