Parent roll handling cranes

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Precision lifting in demanding conditions

A parent roll handling crane, also known as a dry end crane or winder crane, lifts the rolls of paper produced in a paper mill from the winding station. First, the paper needs to be dried, then passed through calenders to form its thickness, after which it's put on a storage rack, or placed on a transfer car for delivery to another part of the plant for coating or cutting. The empty spool shafts go back to the paper machine winder’s storage rails. Typically, there are one or two roll changes per hour.

A Konecranes parent roll handling crane is dimensioned for handling all process machine output in a standard paper mill. It's designed for the accurate movements needed when lifting heavy rolls around high-speed machines. Made for safety and durability, its electrics are protected from the potentially corrosive, warm and wet environment in which it operates. Larger roll cranes can have multiple purposes across plant processes, including maintenance.

Customer story: Oji Paper, China

Safety features key for paper production cranes

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“Konecranes process automation is very advanced. We could even design safety areas in the factory beforehand. We were also impressed with the safety features of the cranes. Things like target positioning and various safety features made us choose Konecranes as our partner.”

Mr Muraji Nishi, Construction Team General Manager, Oji Paper

paper roll handling crane_Oji china
paper roll handling crane_Oji china

Features

We have put decades of experience in technology and industry into all our products, which increase safety and productivity of your business.

  • Advanced crane controls systems
  • High-speed, continuous operation
  • Centralized lubrication system
  • Intelligent sensors
  • Advanced crane controls systems
  • Hinged electric boxes
  • Designed to work in hazardous environments
  • Electric or manual rotating lifting beam
  • Semi-automated Smart Features such as Sway Control and Protected Areas
  • Compact design
  • Lifting speed depends on the load
  • Adjustable machine rollers
  • Regenerative braking
Papierrollen Handling: Kräne von Konecranes
Papierrollen Handling: Kräne von Konecranes

Benefits

Our aim is to help you achieve the highest level of productivity during every shift.

  • More efficient and safe operations with enhanced performance due to semi-automation.
  • Increased floor space usage with compact design.
  • High speed operation improves cycle time.
  • Increased efficiency as lifting speeds depend on the load.
  • Smart Features help increase the safety and productivity.
  • Precise handling as machine rollers need installation and removal.
  • Energy savings due to regenerative braking.
  • Simplify and minimize maintenance costs.
  • Industry-focused service and support.

Technical specifications

FEATURESSPECIFICATIONS
Load capacity15 t – 100 t + 15 t – 100 t(+aux. 2*5 t)
Winch typePurpose-built open winch
Traveling speed0-50 m/min stepless
Span20 – 40 m
Lifting height, max.10 – 25 m
Traversing speed0-20 m/min
Hoisting speed0.4-12 m/min
Manual/automated controlRadio
Hoist groupM5 – M6
Crane drive groupFEM M5 (2m)

Smart, safe and compact

We are committed to continuously developing the flexibility and efficiency of our paper mill cranes by making innovative use of the latest technology. We research, develop and implement new product enhancements such as our ever-increasing selection of Smart Features and TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring to help give you exceptional crane reliability and performance. Get in touch with our experts using the form below to learn more about our parent roll handling cranes.

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