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Balance Crane Brochure

Balance Crane Brochure

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Introduction
Metso has been a leader in bulk materials handling systems for over a century, offering comprehensive solutions from planning to support services. The Metso Balance Crane (MBC) is a key product, known for its efficiency and versatility in various applications such as coal-fired power plants, shipping terminals, and scrap handling.

Features of Metso Balance Crane
The MBC is equipped with advanced features including:

Full Programmable Logic Control (PLC) for smooth machine operation.
Full Man Machine Interface (MMI) for easy command and troubleshooting.
Remote troubleshooting hardware for 24/7 assistance.
Pressure sensors for continuous monitoring and self-diagnosis.
Overload control system for smooth operation.
Hydraulic tank level sensor programming for leak warnings.
Automatic hopper stop for specific height calibration.
Separate hydraulic and electric rooms to prevent damage from oil leaks.

Benefits and Efficiency
The MBC operates on a unique counterbalancing principle, reducing energy consumption by up to 80% compared to hydraulic excavators. Its design minimizes foundation requirements and allows for various mounting options. The crane is available in 10 fixed sizes, adaptable to different site applications.

Service Solutions
Metso offers extensive service solutions, including:

Maintenance strategy and implementation.
Life cycle service contracts.
Field service and emergency support.
Safety, health, and environment services.
Education and training.
Wear and spare parts supply.

Metso's service personnel are available 24/7, ensuring reliability and availability of equipment.

Catalog excerpts

Bulk Materials Handling Metso Balance Crane (MBC)

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Meet our Clients' Goals Metso has supplied bulk materials handling systems for over 100 years. Our engineering staff responds to clients' needs at any phase of a project, from planning and conceptual design through start-up, operation and support services. Committed to meeting our clients' needs, we take into consideration all technical, environmental and financial aspects of each project. We are a single-source systems supplier with full engineering services and we tailor our services to provide for specific bulk materials handling equipment requirements. Metso (MBC) Balance Crane Metso's constituent...

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Balance Crane

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Balance Crane

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Equipment and SystemsWhy a (MBC) Metso Balance Crane? The system has been designed so that the hydraulic cylinders only have to lift half of the load while the counterweight deals with the other half. The Metso Balance Crane is based on a unique counterbalancing principle. The boom, stick, connecting link and counterweight form a parallelogram. This ensures that the weight of machine and a portion of the lifted load are balanced at any point in the duty cycle. This results in 50% less energy to move the lifted load. It is up to 80% more energy efficient than comparable hydraulic excavators. Because the...

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Service Solutions Engineering and Life Cycle Services It´s all about improving your business. An effective and proactive maintenance program is a proven method for optimizing the return on your investment. Optimize the reliability and availability of your equipment or plant. Metso offers a complete portfolio of solutions. Metso ns Service Solutio results! Expect Balance Crane We service our own bulk materials handling equipment, as well as that of many of our competitors. Metso's service or field staff personnel remain on site/on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency service. We also...

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Expect results is our promise to our customers and the essence of our strategy. It is the attitude we share globally.Our business is to deliver results to our customers to help them reach their goals. metso Metso Minerals Industries, Inc., 4000 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 400, Canonsburg, PA 15317, USA, tel +1 412 269 5000, fax +1 412 269 5161, www.metso.com The information contained herein is a general description only, is not guaranteed and contains no warranties of

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