Biomass cranes

Konecranes biomass crane
Konecranes biomass crane

Highly versatile and fully automated

A biomass crane transfers material from the reception pocket of a biomass energy plant to storage, continuously feeding the combustion line. Most plants have only one unmanned, fully automated crane for this purpose, so it must be reliable with almost no downtime. 

Konecranes CXT biomass cranes are fully automated, versatile and highly robust. The compact design can help you make more efficient use of your floor space, as well as reduce noise, dust and fuel emissions, all while expanding your fuel storage capacity. The standard duty CXT biomass crane has a capacity of 3.2 to 10 tons, with typical spans from 15 to 22 meters. Heavy-duty biomass cranes have a capacity of 4.5 to 17 tons with a typical span from 18 to 27 meters.

Customer case: Lorizon, Lithuania

Cranes simplify biomass process for maximum efficiency

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"When using the cranes, we do not need to use other systems like conveyors, tractors or people working in storage area. As the crane is fully automatic, we just need to watch how it is running. It was nice working with Konecranes people as they are professionals and if there will be any project in future, i will be happy to work with them again.”

Jonas Pugzlys, Project Manager at New heat company.

Factors to consider

Before buying a biomass crane, consider these factors:

  • How many tons of biomass are being processed.
  • Type and density of biomass.
  • Layout of the storage area.
  • Daily truck delivery.
  • Time to receive and process the biomass.
  • Total burning capacity of the boilers.

Features

Our knowledge of biomass processes has helped us design equipment that is suitable for most biomass handling needs.

  • Fully automated, operator-free system
  • Smart Features such as Sway Control and Active Sway Control
  • Regenerative braking
  • Centralized lubrication system
  • 2/2 rope reeving or 4/2 reeving
  • Advanced crane controls systems
  • Tilting limit switch
  • Sensors for full automation
  • Dual scoop grab as alternative lifting device
  • Compact design
  • Biomass-specific software
Biomass_Lithuania_Front crane+application+human
Biomass_Lithuania_Front crane+application+human

Benefits

Konecranes biomass cranes help make processes more efficient and sustainable.

  • More efficient and safe operations with enhanced performance due to full automation.
  • Increased floor space usage with compact design.
  • Reduced noise, dust, and fuel emissions.
  • Sway Control comes standard and other Smart Features can be added for safer, faster load handling and more precise positioning.
  • Energy savings due to regenerative braking.
  • Replaces various types of floor-mounted conveying machines and hydraulic scrapers.
  • Increases fuel storage capacity.
  • Reliable and efficient biomass handling with biomass-specific software.
  • Simplify and minimize maintenance costs.
Biomass crane grab
Biomass crane grab

Technical specifications

FEATURESHEAVY DUTYSTANDARD DUTY
Plant nominal capacity360 - 2,400m3/d240 - 480m3/d
Winch typePurpose-built built-up hoistPurpose-built built-up hoist
Lifting device - orange peel grab2.5 - 14.5m3*2.5 - 6m3*
Lifting capacity, max.4 - 17t*3.2 - 10t* (M6-M7)
Span18 - 24m*15 - 22m*
Lifting height, max.22.3 - 22.6m*16 - 22m*
Bridge/trolley travel speed60m/min - 100m/min*32m/min - 50m/min*
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Main User InterfaceStandardStandard
Manual/automated controlRadioRadio/HMI panel
Bridge/trolley power supplyFestoonFestoon
Motor control systemKonecranes VFDKonecranes VFD
Electrical brakingResistorsResistors
Automated: Feeding/unmanned controlHMI panelHMI panel

*Can be customized

 

Smarter, safe and more sustainable

Some of the most challenging crane applications are in renewable energy, and we have more than 50 years of experience meeting the tough demands of this industry. Designed in-house specifically for the stresses of lifting, the key components on our cranes work together seamlessly with our crane software, created specifically for biomass cranes, providing you with safer and more efficient biomass handling. Get in touch with our experts using the form below to learn more about our biomass cranes.

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