Portal, storage and woodyard cranes

Konecranes portal crane
Konecranes portal crane

Designed for the long haul

A woodyard crane handles the unloading and storing of logs at a pulp mill as well as the feeding of this material into the mill. The wood must be prepared for processing through sorting according to specifications on species, cleanliness and dimensions; organizing so the mill can maintain a constant feed rate; and collecting reject material for disposal. If the raw logs or pieces of wood are not yet ready for pulping, the mill may also have to convert it into material suitable for pulping in processes such as debarking, sawing, chipping and screening.

A Konecranes woodyard crane easily handles the unloading, storing and feeding of logs in a pulp mill. Designed to operate in all weather conditions—even high winds—these cranes minimize wood losses while also minimizing energy, maintenance and labor costs. With three flexible, high-performance designs—the straight track portal, rotating portal and log boom—we can offer an ideal solution for every woodyard.

Customer story: Rex Lumber, USA

Fast unloading and high reliability key for mill

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"The technology package available with the crane really was the deciding factor for buying this crane. With the integrated scale system, inventory control should allow us a greater degree of control and rotation. The log is the most important part of our process so we have to take care of it. We went to a mill and saw a Konecranes crane still in operation after 43 years that had the fastest unloading time within the mill system. We want fast unloading, a high degree of reliability and we want something to last."

Jared Banta, General Manager, Rex Lumber

Working closely with leading paper and forest companies, we have developed features to improve the handling of logs.

  • Patented reeving system
  • Gearboxes and controls specifically made for crane applications
  • Efficient climate control AC
  • Smart Features like Sway Control, Collision Avoidance and Zone Speed Control
  • Semi-automation and target positioning technology
  • Inventory management system with accurate load tracking
  • Camera with clear sight lines to all crane movements
  • Advanced crane controls systems
  • Compact design
  • Multiple crane options
  • Energy efficient motors and controls
  • Diagnostic PLC

We dedicate our unparalleled experience and expertise to help you maximize efficiency and avoid costly problems right from the start.

  • Reduced cost of operation with combining unloading, transporting, and decking of materials in one efficient operation.
  • Efficient and flexible space usage with compact design.
  • Optimum design helps in easy truck traffic flow.
  • Multiple crane design supports all types of storage space needs.
  • Time saving with fast truck unloading.
  • Long, dependable operation with energy efficient motors and controls.
  • Ease of inventory management with improved visibility and operations.
  • Sway Control comes standard and other Smart Features can be added for safer, faster load handling and more precise positioning.
  • Simplify and minimize maintenance costs with Diagnostic (PLC) systems.

Technical specifications

STRAIGHT-TRACK PORTAL WOODYARD CRANE_3D
STRAIGHT-TRACK PORTAL WOODYARD CRANE_3D

Straight-track portal woodyard crane

This crane is ideal when thinking ahead to future runway expansions and increases in storage space. It offers easy adjustment to truck traffic flow and optimized storage.

CRANE DATAS1S-2S-3S-4S-5
Design standardEN 13001-1EN 13001-1EN 13001-1EN 13001-1EN 13001-1
CMAA classEFFFF
Span (m)3135445059
Capacity (t)1427273636
Lift under grapple1417212121
Trolley pairingT-1T-2T-2T-3T-3
Gantry speed (m/min)180102102150150
Log boom woodyard crane
Log boom woodyard crane

Log boom woodyard crane

Log boom cranes are important when fast truck unloading is a priority.

CRANE DATALB-1LB-2LB-3
Structural design standardEN 13001-1EN 13001-1EN 13001-1
Machinery CMAA classFFF
Maximum outreach (m)565350
Minimum outreach (m)342027
Rail radius272421
Capacity (ton)141932
Lift under grapple (m)202020
Gantry Speed (m/min)115115120
Rotating portal woodyard crane
Rotating portal woodyard crane

Rotating portal woodyard crane

A rotating portal crane may be the best solution when a straight track cranes will not fit your space. Storage is available both inside and outside of the rail.

CRANE DATAR-1R-2R-3
Structural design standardEN 13001-1EN 13001-1EN 13001-1
Machinery CMAA classFFF
Maximum outreach (m)616469
Minimum outreach (m)141414
Rail radius434949
Capacity (ton)142929
Lift under grapple (m)141721
Gantry Speed (m/min)150150150

Unparalleled experience and expertise

With over 45 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing woodyard cranes, we can help you achieve a good return on your investment with better efficiency in your raw wood handling and pulping operations alongside savings in personnel and maintenance. Get in touch with our experts using the form below to learn more about our woodyard cranes.

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