Slow movements for critical lifts
Critical lifts like positioning large components during equipment, turbine or machinery assembly require more control. Just like operating a vehicle around a sharp turn, you gain control by operating at a slower speed. But keeping an overhead crane at the slow end of its operation can be tricky business. The room for error is great—as just a slight miscalculation can cause the crane to move too fast for these critical lifts. The Konecranes Microspeed Smart Feature turns large joystick movements on the operator interface into slow and precise load movements. This is especially helpful in final load positioning to keep the operation safe while protecting the valuable load.
Microspeed in action
Instead of being able to use just a small range of the joystick to move slowly, Microspeed allows you to pre-program the controls anywhere from 1% to 99% of the full speed range. So instead of having to use only a small range of the joystick to keep the crane at a slow speed, crane operators can use the full range of the joystick while still not going over their maximum desired speed. The operator can turn the feature on and off with the selector switch on the operator interface. Microspeed can be used for all motions—hoist, trolley and bridge and is also available in auxiliary hoist and tandem drive use.
Add Smart Features to your crane
You can buy Smart Features already installed on your new Konecranes equipment, or have them added to your existing cranes with a modernization. Choose the ones you want, or ask us to recommend a features package that fits your specific lifting needs.
