With more than a half-century in the nuclear business, Konecranes is an expert in nuclear material handling and lifting equipment. When safety is paramount, reliable equipment is a top priority. We design, install and service single failure proof cranes and other machinery for handling nuclear fuel more safely and efficiently.
Konecranes is a leader and global supplier of nuclear cask handling cranes for dry cask storage. These specialized cranes utilize multiple redundant single failure proof features to safely and efficiently move nuclear spent fuel. Additional features include integrated cask grapple system, infinitely variable speed controls, fail-safe operator controls to improve precision in your operation, safety and reliability.
The latest generation of Konecranes spent fuel nuclear cask transporters are designed to safely and efficiently handle most nuclear dry storage casks. To provide you with a high level of safety, load drop protection is standard, and the ergonomic controls simplify operation. Our transporters are available in both rubber tire and track-driven designs capable of handling up to 350 tons and have joystick controls that are placed to provide easier operation.
The fuel handling equipment is a remote-controlled apparatus capable of handling intensely radiating fuel assemblies in the fuel handling cell of an encapsulation plant. Konecranes nuclear fuel handling units feature multiple redundant safety measures and single failure proof design for maximum safety in a nuclear fuel environment.
The Konecranes polar cranes are safer, simplified and cost effective method for inspecting and maintaining the containment dome. These cranes are tested, quality-compliant, designed for maximum capability, low cost of ownership and easy access for maintenance. Our polar cranes utilize a multipurpose design that improves productivity and reliability by providing four primary lifting systems including a main hoist, auxiliary hoist, maintenance jib crane, and containment inspection man lift, all conveniently located on one trolley.
Konecranes turbine hall cranes consist of design features, which improve performance such as on-board diagnostics, precise positioning and remote operator’s controls. We provide one of the most weight efficient designs in the industry, which not only reduces the initial cost of the crane but also reduces the cost of the crane support structure.
The Hevi-lift hoist has a history over 80 years and is widely used in the nuclear industry. The Hevi-lift hoist makes a perfect choice for nuclear containment as it is made out of materials suitable for all reactor types. Hevi-lift hoists are manufactured with a minimum amount of deleterious materials, such as aluminum and zinc. The Hevi-lift hoist is also available as a NUREG-0554 compliant single-failure-proof model.
“Konecranes developed a new solution based on our current situation. It was an innovative idea, and they presented the model that showed the outcome.”
Mark Fitzsimmons, Manager of Plant Operations, Principle Engineer
