Konecranes has a comprehensive range of explosion-proof cranes and components including industrial cranes, jib cranes, and manual cranes, as well as electric and manual hoists drawn from its long experience in explosion-proof applications

Material handling plays a significant role in safety for hazardous environments, whether in chemical and petrochemical plants, oil refineries, gas power plants, waste water treatment plants, paint shops and other industrial sites.

Operating any electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres requires specially-designed and constructed lifting equipment to avoid the risk of explosion posed by gases, liquids, dusts, vapors and other substances. Because of the risks involved, Konecranes adheres to strict safety and quality assurances, and substantiates the quality of Konecranes products by multiple certifications such as the following: IECEx; Atex; CSA; Inmetro; and TR CU, says the company in a statement.

The Atex directive, for example, provides strict rules for constant production and product quality follow-up. The certificate shows that Konecranes follows the Atex directive regulations.

Cranes and hoists for hazardous zones occurrence of explosive atmospheres. Konecranes offers equipment for Zones 1 and 2 (gas hazardous environments) as well as for Zones 21 and 22 (dust hazardous environments). Electrical equipment in these zones must be housed in an explosion-proof or flameproof enclosure strong enough to contain any explosion without losing its explosion-proof properties.

Konecranes has a comprehensive range of explosion-proof cranes and components drawn from long experience in explosion-proof applications. The range includes industrial cranes, jib cranes, and manual cranes, as well as electric and manual hoists with lifting capacities of up to 160 tonnes.

EXCXT electric wire rope hoists represent the highest levels of safety and quality in the lifting equipment industry. An innovative mechanical configuration that prevents sparking, combined with state-of-the-art speed control and motor technology, makes the Konecranes EXCXT hoist an industry benchmark.

The Konecranes EXN electric chain hoist is a durable lifting solution that features superior performance and the high level of safety and reliability vital in an explosive atmosphere. It has the configuration flexibility to suit a range of hazardous environments, providing a safe and ergonomic daily work area for operators. Konecranes manual hoists are an economical solution in hazardous environments where electricity is not available or practical. Manual hoists are available for a wide range of load types and offer features to improve work efficiency. Fast, precise, and safe load handling is of utmost importance when working in a hazardous environment. With its speed and flexibility, its EXATB AirBalancer is a great alternative to hoists. Its unique technology enables easy manual manipulation of items, with air pressure as the power source.

Konecranes provides specialised maintenance services and spare parts for all types and makes of industrial cranes, hoists and port equipment, from a single piece of equipment to entire operations. The objective is to improve the safety and productivity of customers’ operations.