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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 that 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 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.
" Technology package available with the crane really was deciding factor for buying this crane. With the integrated scale system, inventory control should allow us 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 Konecranes crane still in operation after 43 years and has the fastest unloading time within the mill system. We want fast unloading, high degree of reliability and we want something to last."
Jared Banta, General Manager, Rex Lumber
Working closely with leading pulp and paper companies, we have developed features to improve the handling of logs.
We dedicate our unparalleled experience and expertise to help you maximize efficiency and avoid costly problems right from the start.
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.
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CRANE DATA |
S1 |
S-2 |
S-3 |
S-4 |
S-5 |
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Design standard |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
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CMAA class |
E |
F |
F |
F |
F |
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Span (m) |
31 |
35 |
44 |
50 |
59 |
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Capacity (t) |
14 |
27 |
27 |
36 |
36 |
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Lift under grapple |
14 |
17 |
21 |
21 |
21 |
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Trolley pairing |
T-1 |
T-2 |
T-2 |
T-3 |
T-3 |
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Gantry speed (m/min) |
180 |
102 |
102 |
150 |
150 |
Log boom cranes are important when fast truck unloading is a priority.
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CRANE DATA |
LB-1 |
LB-2 |
LB-3 |
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Structural design standard |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
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Machinery CMAA class |
F |
F |
F |
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Maximum outreach (m) |
56 |
53 |
50 |
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Minimum outreach (m) |
34 |
20 |
27 |
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Rail radius |
27 |
24 |
21 |
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Capacity (ton) |
14 |
19 |
32 |
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Lift under grapple (m) |
20 |
20 |
20 |
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Gantry Speed (m/min) |
115 |
115 |
120 |
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.
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CRANE DATA |
R-1 |
R-2 |
R-3 |
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Structural design standard |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
EN 13001-1 |
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Machinery CMAA class |
F |
F |
F |
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Maximum outreach (m) |
61 |
64 |
69 |
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Minimum outreach (m) |
14 |
14 |
14 |
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Rail radius |
43 |
49 |
49 |
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Capacity (ton) |
14 |
29 |
29 |
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Lift under grapple (m) |
14 |
17 |
21 |
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Gantry Speed (m/min) |
150 |
150 |
150 |
With over 45 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing woodyard cranes, Konecranes can help you to 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 to learn more about our woodyard cranes.
