New SLX Electric Chain Hoists with Integrated Hoisting Inverter for More Efficient Processes

Konecranes SLX electric chain hoists with hoisting inverter automatically adjust to the safe working load (SWL)

/INS. Konecranes is expanding its range of workstation lifting systems with newly developed SLX electric chain hoists. The new models with integrated hoisting inverter ensure processes are more efficient and faster – thanks to variable hoisting speed and automatic load recognition. Benefits include greater ease of use, a boost in productivity and a longer crane service life. The SLX electric chain hoists can be used in standalone applications, such as assembly cells for the processing industry, as well as in workstation cranes.

With SLX, lifting and lowering are smooth and continuous to handle equipment with care and to maximize the service life of the systems in use. Due to the high hoisting speed, transport processes are also more productive under partial load, which helps to save energy.

Konecranes, the worldwide specialist in lifting technology and the extensive service that it requires, is increasingly using frequency converter technology. The newly developed SLX models are available with lifting capacities up to 2,500 kilograms.

Quality and product characteristics

The SLX electric chain hoists come with Extended Speed Range (XSR). XSR technology offers an extended range of hoisting speeds with intelligent automatic load recognition. Compared to traditional electric chain hoists, for example, it maximizes the speeds depending on the safe working load (SWL: see the infographic – also attached as a file).

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Infographic: Efficiency of the SLX electric chain hoist with XSR
The table is valid for basic models CLX-SLX05 (500kg) and CLX-SLX10 (1000kg).

This saves time and helps to increase productivity. In addition, the soft start of the hoisting inverter when lifting with large loads (shock load absorption), limits the stress on the system, as it reduces load forces on the crane. This helps to achieve a longer service life, lower energy consumption and lower maintenance costs over the entire life cycle. Hoisting speed is also freely variable and can be adjusted to the specific application.

And last but not least, SLX electric chain hoists help to enhance the reliability of workstations. The brake, safety clutch and motor are constantly monitored electronically so that the hoisting process can be interrupted in the event of a failure. Also the electronic load limiter constantly checks the SWL and protects against overload mechanically and electronically.

The SLX electric chain hoist comes in striking aluminum housing that won the red dot award for design and value. It is exceptionally robust and has a maintenance and service hatch.


Applications

The SLX electric chain hoists from Konecranes can be used in a wide variety of applications, as speeds are fully variable, the default speed can be programmed and higher hoisting speeds are possible with partial loads. The SLX electric chain hoists are therefore suitable for standalone applications, such as assembly cells in the processing industry, as well as for work that requires speed and precision. The SLX electric chain hoist is the ideal solution in particular when it comes to moving loads at high frequency or high speeds. With its compact shape, it can be deployed in many scenarios, such as on workstation, slewing and gantry cranes, in XA and XM systems or stationary pulls.
 

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SLX electric chain hoists – overview of standard options


Adjustable limit switches

- 2-step upper and lower stop limit switch

Electronic overload protection
- Strain gauge sensor in the gear unit

Slack chain detection system
- Lowering procedure is stopped at 0-50% of load capacity

Dampening of peaks in load

- Reduces the impact of abrupt peaks in load (impact loads)

Polygonal dampening

- Reduces load oscillations by at least 40%

Safety clutch and brake monitoring system

- Stops the system in the event of undefined conditions in the safety clutch and hoisting brake

Photo 1: Award-winning: The SLX electric chain hoist with striking aluminum housing won the red dot award for design and value. It is exceptionally robust and has a maintenance and service hatch.© Konecranes

 
Photo 2:
Greater ease of use, a boost in productivity and a longer crane service life: The SLX electric chain hoists can be used in standalone applications, such as assembly cells for the processing industry, as well as in workstation cranes.© Konecranes 
 

Photo 3: More efficient and faster: The SLX electric chain hoists with integrated hoisting inverter ensure processes are more efficient and faster – thanks to variable hoisting speed and automatic load recognition. © Konecranes
 
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity-enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment and machine tools of all makes. In 2013, Group sales totaled EUR 2,100 million. The Group has 11,800 employees at 600 locations in 48 countries. Konecranes is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (symbol: KCR1V).
www.konecranes.ae | www.konecranes.com.sa |www.konecranes.co.za 

Further information:

Konecranes Middle East
Benoit Vanhersecke, Sales Director
benoit.vanhersecke@konecranes.com
Phone: +971 4 815 6821 | Mobile +971 56 6442887
 
Lena Ansorge, IMEA Marketing & Communication
Lena.ansorge@konecranes.com
Phone +49 6103 7333-235 | Mobile +49 162 2824233

Konecranes PTY LTD South Africa
5 Jurie Street, Alrode, Alberton
P.O: Box 11713, Randhart 1457
John Macdonald, Service
Sales & Marketing Manager
John.macdonald@konecranes.com or phone +27 11 864 2800

Lindy Nauta
E-mail: lindy@houtbaypr.co.za
Tel. +27 21 790 1198
Mobile +27 83 269 9545

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Award-winning: The SLX electric chain hoist with striking aluminum housing won the red dot award for design and value. It is exceptionally robust and has a maintenance and service hatch.© Konecranes

Greater ease of use, a boost in productivity and a longer crane service life: The SLX electric chain hoists can be used in standalone applications, such as assembly cells for the processing industry, as well as in workstation cranes.© Konecranes

More efficient and faster: The SLX electric chain hoists with integrated hoisting inverter ensure processes are more efficient and faster – thanks to variable hoisting speed and automatic load recognition. © Konecranes

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