Greater efficiency with SLX electric chain hoists

NEW models of SLX electric chain hoists from Konecranes integrate hoisting inverters ensure that processes are more efficient and faster owing to variable hoisting speed and automatic load recognition. The SLX electric chain hoists can be used in standalone applications, such as assembly cells for the processing industry, as well as in workstation cranes.

The SLX electric chain hoist with integrated hoisting comes in striking aluminum housing that won the red dot award for design and value © Konecranes

Konecranes, the worldwide specialist in lifting technology, is increasingly using frequency converter technology. The newly developed SLX models are available with lifting capacities up to 2,500 kilograms. Benefits include greater ease of use, a boost in productivity and a longer crane service life.

The SLX electric chain hoists come with Extended Speed Range (XSR) technology, which offers an extended range of hoisting speeds with intelligent automatic load recognition. Compared to traditional electric chain hoists, for example, it maximizes the speeds depending on the safe working load (SWL).

XSR technology saves time and helps to increase productivity as well as reduces shock load absorption, since the soft start of the hoisting inverter when lifting with large loads limits the stress on the system, as it reduces load forces on the crane. This helps to achieve a longer service life, lower energy consumption and lower maintenance costs over the entire life cycle. Hoisting speed is also freely variable and can be adjusted to the specific application.
Safety and reliability are enhanced on workstations. The brake, safety clutch and motor are constantly monitored electronically so that the hoisting process can be interrupted in the event of a failure. Also the electronic load limiter constantly checks the SWL and protects against overload mechanically and electronically.

Speeds are fully variable, the default speed can be programmed and higher hoisting speeds are possible with partial loads, allowing SLX to be used in a wide variety of applications electric chain hoists. In particular, it is the ideal solution in particular when it comes to moving loads at high frequency or high speeds. With its compact shape, it can be deployed in many scenarios, such as on workstation, slewing and gantry cranes, in XA and XM systems or stationary pulls. NIKE HYPERLIVE EP