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What is Core of Lifting Core of Lifting in Industrial Cranes Motors Controls MOTORS Motors meant for cranes The right motor for the right job Quality gives less downtime and better safety OWe comply with all the international standards READ MORE ABOUT KONECRANES MOTORS

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What is Core of Lifting Core of Lifting in Industrial Cranes MOTORS MEANT FOR CRANES A typical commercial motor is not optimal for crane duty. We design our motors specifically for use in cranes. • • • • A crane motor must make lots of starts and stops with anything from a full load to an empty hook It should be able to tolerate a high starting current without overheating The motor must be able to rotate in both directions Konecranes motors are designed to endure the various forces induced on the normal crane operating environment MADE JUST FOR LIFTING IN CRANES, A KONECRANES MOTOR IS...

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What is Core of Lifting Core of Lifting in Industrial Cranes Motors Controls CONTACT THE RIGHT MOTOR FOR THE RIGHT JOB We also tailor our motors for your particular lifting tasks. Specially adapting a motor for your specific requirements really makes a difference when you have to lift in a restricted space, carry unusual or difficult loads, or where speed is crucial to your processes. • A thinner rotor reduces the moment of inertia, so the motor requires less torque, less current, and less energy to lift the load • A smaller inverter can also be used, which makes a compact size and better...

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What is Core of Lifting Core of Lifting in Industrial Cranes QUALITY GIVES LESS DOWNTIME AND BETTER SAFETY With careful quality monitoring across the whole product development process, Konecranes has a well-earned reputation for safe and reliable lifting equipment. • A well-tested crane is a safer crane. READ MORE ABOUT KONECRANES MOTORS We use state-of-the-art software, including FEM simulations, and we cooperate with universities for access to the latest research Our extensive testing is backed up by regular internal and external audits During development, rigorous testing in all kinds of...

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What is Core of Lifting Core of Lifting in Industrial Cranes Motors Controls WE COMPLY WITH ALL THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Our motor production covers the following standards: • ISO 9001• ISO 14001• OHSAS 18001 Konecranes motors are in conformity with: • Directives: ◦ ATEX directive 2014/34/EU for EX motors • Standards: ◦ ATEX and IECExfor EX motors • Type of protection for EX motors

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