Load Floating

Faster, smoother restarts while keeping the load in position

Not every load handling cycle moves in one smooth motion from start to finish. Operators often need to pause along the way to adjust position, check clearance, or wait for the next step in the process. Each of those stops, normally, means setting the mechanical brake, and each brake application adds wear and a beat of delay before the lift can continue.

The Konecranes Load Floating Smart Feature changes that. When hoisting movement stops, the feature keeps the load in position for a predefined time without engaging the brake. The result is a faster, smoother restart—the operator regains control instantly, without the lag or jolt of releasing a set brake—and with the brake closing less often, mechanical wear is reduced over the crane's lifetime. It's a small change in how a pause is handled that adds up to better control and less maintenance down the road.

Load Floating in action

Load Floating is available for hoist, trolley and bridge motions. Once the function has been activated it is operational whenever hoisting, traversing and/or traveling movement stops. Floating time is typically set to five seconds.