Smart Features for the waste to energy and biomass industry

Smarter where it matters

Konecranes Smart Features deliver specific benefits that protect people and productivity in waste-to-energy and biomass settings. For example, Sway Control technology manages the grab trajectory and prevents the grab from hitting the pit walls or pulpit while automated as well as in manual operations. This safeguards both equipment and infrastructure and reduces repair expenses in a major way. Protected Areas allows managers to pre-program no-go areas to keep the crane from operating where it shouldn’t. And on the productivity side, the DynAReg feature helps facilities reduce their power requirement by recycling power generated by the hoist.  

Load control features

These features help maintain steady, smooth movement for maximum load control, leading to an increase in productivity with shorter load cycle times as well as greater safety for your operators and work environment.
SF_Sway for WTE
SF_Sway for WTE

Sway Control

Sway Control limits load swing by controlling the acceleration and deceleration of the bridge and trolley, enabling faster load handling and more precise positioning. The operator can use full crane, trolley, and hoists speeds even while driving close to the walls, and the risk of grab damage is reduced.
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SF_A_sway control

Active Sway Control

Active Sway Control automatically eliminates load sway during crane operation. Based on the continual measurement of the rope angle, it fine tunes the operator’s speed commands and stabilizes load movement in both trolley and bridge travel. Minimal load sway throughout the duty cycle improves operational safety, load cycle times and reduces wear on crane components. This feature is available for standard duty biomass cranes.
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SF_shock load prevention

Shock Load Prevention

Shock Load Provention is designed for smooth load pickups and helps prevent shocks to the load and crane. If a load is picked up too fast, the hoisting speed is automatically reduced until the load is raised. This protects the crane and reduces the risk of collision and damage to buckets, hoppers and pit walls. With this automated feature, the operator can focus on controlling the load, monitoring the environment and ensuring that the load remains secure.

Area control features

These features give you more control over the working area of the crane, improving the efficiency and accuracy of load positioning by adapting the available space to the physical layout of your facility.
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SF_target

Target Positioning

Target Positioning moves the load from one of eight home positions to one of 120 possible preset target positions within a predefined area. The crane slows down, stops and lowers the load at the set target point. Just one button automatically returns the crane to its home location.
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SF_protected

Protected Areas

Protected Areas allocates up to 16 permanent “no-go” zones to limit the crane’s movements to preset working areas only. This feature maximizes crane operating space, while helping to reduce the risk of accidents, equipment collisions and load damage.
See Protected Areas in action
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SF_endpos

End Positioning

End Positioning allows operators to set the exact destination of a load and the outside area, or “window” for manual navigation. Once the operator brings the crane to the window, the End Positioning button automatically sends the crane to its final position. As a safety feature, the operator lowers the load manually to complete the movement.
End Positioning

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We are known around the world for creating and promoting modern lifting technology. With extensive experience in waste and biomass handling processes, we understand the demands of waste handling and the importance of reliable and advanced lifting technology. Get in touch with our experts using the form below to learn more about Smart Features.

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