Konecranes Crane Service in United Kingdom & Ireland

We are the original service provider for both Konecranes and Demag equipment.

It is important to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to maintenance. While most crane manufacturers provide scheduled maintenance guidelines or recommendations to help equipment perform as expected during normal operation, the most effective preventive maintenance programs are those that are customized or tailored to the environment in which the cranes operate.

At a minimum, crane usage, the environment, duty classification, and local regulations and compliance should be taken into account along with manufacturer recommendations.

The cost of crane repair is more than just parts and labor – it also involves downtime, but as with other industrial machinery, the answer depends on a variety of factors.

There’s the age of the equipment to be repaired. In general, fixing older cranes typically costs more. That’s because when older hoists and cranes eventually become obsolete, reverse engineering is required to replace out-of-stock parts, adding considerably to the cost of crane repair.

In contrast, the repair of a newer crane typically costs less, especially when the crane is covered by a warranty.

Also, after a certain length of operation, some repairs are unavoidable. Many breakdowns, however, can be avoided with preventive maintenance. Regular maintenance is crucial to safe and prolonged crane operation. When regular inspections and maintenance are neglected, equipment problems build to become expensive issues that pose a risk to safety and company budgets.

When it comes to cranes, there are a number of benefits to having an effective preventive maintenance program:

• The right preventive maintenance program can have a significant impact on the performance and reliability levels of your cranes
• Regularly scheduled inspections help identify and address safety issues before they threaten employee safety and affect company revenue.
• A good preventive maintenance program can help minimize the frequency and cost of unplanned downtime.
• Planned and scheduled maintenance work can help minimize excessive labor and parts replacement.
• A maintenance program can help assess whether your cranes are being used properly or as intended and identify opportunities for user/operator training.
• Preventive maintenance conducted at regularly scheduled intervals can often be the most effective way to maintain and potentially extend the lifespan of certain cranes.
• Preventive maintenance supports compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
   

Yes, we have a fully fledged training Centre in Banbury and also offer training at our customers’ site. One of the most popular trainings that we offer is Crane Operator training.The course is designed for crane operators and supervisory personnel responsible for the daily operation and safe performance of cranes.

When it comes to parts and service, it doesn’t matter who made your crane. We offer genuine Konecranes spare parts as well as replacement parts for all other makes and models.

With almost a century of experience working on cranes and hoists of all types and makes, we have become a leading overhead crane maintenance supplier. Our service teams are trained to understand the unique requirements of each brand and provide professional service in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and industry best practices.

Visit our online STORE for Spare parts, manuals and accessories for many brands, makes and models of cranes and hoists; and selected pre-configured lifting equipment.