Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Bridge Crane, Wire rope hoist Electric chain hoist, Crane kits, workstations

Demag Cranes & Components

Here are many reasons to
stop by and see Demag at ProMat Booth #622. 


Hope to see you there!


Demag at ProMat 2011


KBK Workstation Crane Enhancement.

Demag KBK Crane Construction KitWe'll be introducing an addition to our popular KBK workstation crane construction kits that increases load capacity and spanning capability. The new track profile will work for both suspension cranes and monorails.
The addition to the traditional system is KBK II-H’s steel profile section that will fit between the KBK II and KBK III size sections, while remaining compatible with existing systems. The KBK II-H profile makes it possible to increase distances between suspensions on crane runways for spans of up to 28 feet and loads more than 1200 lb. The section also features a rigid rail joint capable of being subjected to a full load at any track position. The track will continue to provide reliable overhead material handling, smooth running for trolleys, and pendulating suspension that absorbs horizontal movement.
It will feature compatible KBK parts such as travelling, extending and overhead cranes. Demag’s modular crane construction kit is designed for adaptability. The structure is lightweight and the bridges are flexible. Demag says it is relatively easy to assemble. 



TKF Continuous Vertical LiftOur DCS-Pro electric chain hoist line is packed with standard features that allow operators to handle and precisely position critically sensitive loads with ease.  These include an infinitely-variable speed control with soft starting speeds as low as 3.15 inches/minute; a 1:200 control ratio that produces gentle positioning in addition to high speed travel; automatic switchover to low speed prior to reaching the upper/lower stop; acceleration and braking ramps to prevent load sway; and up to 90% higher nominal speed for partial load or no-load operations.
Fully Operational Unit At ProMat!

Designed with safety, convenience and low maintenance in mind, the entire family of DCS-Pro chain hoists includes as standard 24V control voltage and operating limit switches for improved safety and reliability, a brake-coupling system which ensures that loads are held securely in all operating situations, and a speed monitored slipping clutch for effective cut-off on overload allow safe operation.  The DCS also comes standard with "plug & lift" connections that make the hoist simple to install, while the gearbox, brake and slipping clutch are maintenance-free for up to 10 years, while the modular chain drive can be quickly and easily replaced without having to remove the motor or gear parts. 


Demag DC-Com Electric Chain HoistOur DC-Com electric chain hoists are feature packed work horses suitable for a wide range of applications.  Standard on the DC-Com is a two speed motor for accurate positioning, plug and play electrical connections to simplify installation and commissioning, and an adjustable height control pendant that improves safety and ergonomics.  Also included is an overload protection system with slip clutch and limit switches, quick disconnect connections, and an easy-to-access control panel for simple and efficient maintenance. 
Demag Cranes & Components is the first manufacturer to receive the Hoist Manufacturer Institute’s (HMI) Certification for its DC line of electric chain hoists.  HMI is a trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).
The DC-Com is available in 5 different capacities ranging from 275 lbs (125 kg) up to 4400 lbs (2000 kg).  All models easily connect to a variety of Demag’s popular trollies and electric trolley drives, and are easily integrated with the Demag KBK crane construction rail system.
Ergonomic features include a control cable with ten feet of adjustment for optimum pendant positioning, a single fall                    chain design and upper and lower limit switch.  



Demag DC-Pro Electric Chain HoistOur line of DC-Pro electric chain hoists includes many standard safety and performance features that allow users to achieve superior levels of performance, safety and productivity through reduced downtime, increased duty cycles, easy maintenance and improved ergonomics.  This hoist is certified by HMI ( Hoist Manufacturers Institute ) to meet the ANSI B30.16 and ASME HST 1 -1999 design and safety standards for electric chain hoists.
Unique to the DC-Pro is an extended service life; a 20% improvement in comparison to conventional HMI 4 or 2m FEM classified chain hoists. This results in increased time between service intervals and general overhauls.  Many components are maintenance free for up to 10 years.  These features allow the hoist to be more productive and result in lower operating costs. 
Safety features include brakes that do not require adjustment and clutches that provide protection against overload and slippage.  The brake-coupling system ensures that the load is held securely in position and cannot drop.  The slip clutch monitor automatically shuts the hoist down if the slip clutch torque is exceeded, preventing the slip clutch from wearing out due to operator error.
The DC-Pro Chain Hoist is available in 275 - 11,000 lb. capacities with two different control configurations: standard with a pendant control or as the DCM-Pro with Demag’s Manulift control pendant for safe and easy handling of loads with only one hand.





Pre-Engineered Overhead Bridge Crane, Crane Kits

Demag Pre-Engineered Crane KitsOur pre-engineered bridge crane single girder crane kits are available in either top running or under running configurations that allow installers to do their own on-site bridge crane assembly.  The kits are shipped complete with all necessary components except the steel beams, which can be purchased locally to save freight cost.

The bridge crane kit comes complete with all components including a wire rope hoist, end trucks, bridge panel, festoon system with brackets and push button station.  All bridge crane, crane kits are “plug and play” and no electrical work is required.  The kits can typically be assembled in less than 21 hours, an extremely fast rate for the crane industry.

Bridge crane, crane kits are designed for builders of beam girder bridge cranes in the 3, 5 and 10 ton capacity range.  Demag provides all specifications and instructions.  Onsite construction and maintenance services are also available. 




CoilMaster bridge crane for Handling Steel Coils


Storage, handling operations and order-picking are processes that have to be performed continuously and reliably when handling steel coil.  In addition to the bridge crane crane itself, special magnets, stacker-cradle spreaders and tilt-type magnets provide for safe and reliable handling of coils, long bar material and sheet metal.  We offer unparalleled experience and knowledge when it comes to coil handling bridge crane solutions, with installations around the globe.  Stop in to discuss your operation, and let us put our problem solving capabilities to work for you!  
 


Overhead Bridge Crane Solutions

The booth will include two video monitors illustrating solutions for overhead bridge cranes in the steel coil handling, waste-to-energy, aircraft, concrete pipe and wind turbine manufacturing industries. In addition, an overall capabilities video will demonstrate Demag’s global capabilities in ports, intermodal and manufacturing markets.


www.demag-us.com

Bridge Crane, Electric chain hoist, and Crane kit Service training

Demag Cranes and Components
29201 Aurora Road
Cleveland, OH, 44139, USA


Press release date: 
March 9, 2011 Posted on
ThomasNet march 2011


CLEVELAND, OH (March 9, 2011) - For over 40 years, Demag Cranes & Components has offered complete and thorough crane and hoist training classes. With rapid developments in technology, Demag recognizes it is more critical than ever to stay up-to-date with product training and service educational seminars.

Currently, Demag's most popular classes include a 3 day crane service seminar that focuses on proper maintenance and service for all Demag cranes, crane components and hoists, including both rope and chain. This comprehensive course covers current and previously available hoists, making it ideal for service technicians who routinely see all types and ages of Demag equipment. It also covers basic IDAPSY and PARCOM software, DIC drives, as well as compliance and service issues.

A 2 ½ day class focuses on proper inspection methods for Demag cranes and provides attendees with a practical understanding of OSHA, ANSI, ASME and CMAA crane codes with an emphasis on how to apply them to Demag cranes. Geared for inspectors, attendees will receive a set of standards and criteria to apply to their inspection method. This session includes an exam.

A 2 day seminar covers new service requirements for Demag DR wire rope hoists and the DC electric chain hoists. It is designed as an update for service technicians who have attended a Demag service seminar in the past 10 years and includes an introduction to IDAPSY and PARCOM software.

Demag's training facility is optimized for safety and convenience with floor accessible hoists and complete crane control circuits. The training lab is located just a few steps from the lecture environment making for a seamless and convenient transition between the theoretical and practical aspects of training.

After providing forty years of excellence in crane service training, Demag remains committed to providing customers with top notch education. Visit Demag's website for a full description of all Demag training seminars and a calendar of scheduled dates.

About Demag Cranes and Components
Demag Cranes & Components based in Cleveland, OH , a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG , is a world class manufacturer of high quality industrial cranes and components, electric chain and wire rope hoists, and load handling attachments and accessories for material handling flow, logistics and industrial drive applications. The company offers a complete range of services and support programs including replacement parts, maintenance and refurbishment.

For more information:
Demag Cranes & Components
29201 Aurora Road
Cleveland, OH 44139
(440) 248-2400
Fax: (440) 248-3086
www.demag-us.com

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Bridge crane and wire rope hoist service school

News Release
Bridge crane service school

Demag Bridge Crane and Wire Rope Hoist Service Seminars Providing Hands On, Timely Bridge Crane and Wire Rope Hoist Training…For Forty Years and Counting

CLEVELAND, OH (March 9, 2011) - For over 40 years, Demag Cranes & Components has offered complete and thorough bridge crane overhead crane and wire rope hoist training classes.  With rapid developments in technology, Demag recognizes it is more critical than ever to stay up-to-date with product training and service educational seminars.

Currently, Demag’s most popular classes include a 3 day bridge crane overhead crane service seminar that focuses on proper maintenance and service for all Demag cranes, bridge crane components and wire rope hoists, including both rope and chain.  This comprehensive course covers current and previously available wire rope hoists and electric chain hoist, making it ideal for service technicians who routinely see all types and ages of Demag equipment.  It also covers basic IDAPSY and PARCOM software, DIC drives, as well as compliance and service issues.

A 2 ½ day class focuses on proper inspection methods for Demag cranes and provides attendees with a practical understanding of OSHA, ANSI, ASME and CMAA bridge crane overhead crane codes with an emphasis on how to apply them to Demag cranes bridge cranes. Geared for inspectors, attendees will receive a set of standards and criteria to apply to their inspection method.  This session includes an exam.

A 2 day seminar covers new service requirements for Demag DR wire rope hoists and DC electric chain chain hoists.  It is designed as an update for service technicians who have attended a Demag service seminar in the past 10 years and includes an introduction to IDAPSY and PARCOM software.

Demag’s training facility is optimized for safety and convenience with floor accessible wire rope hoists and complete bridge Bridge crane service training crane control circuits.   The training lab is located just a few steps from the lecture environment making for a seamless and convenient transition between the theoretical and practical aspects of training. 

After providing forty years of excellence in crane service training, Demag remains committed to providing customers with top notch education.  Visit Demag’s website for a full description of all Demag training seminars and a calendar of scheduled dates.
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About Demag Cranes and Components
Demag Cranes & Components based in Cleveland, OH , a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG , is a world class manufacturer of high quality industrial cranes and components, electric chain and wire rope hoists, and load handling attachments and accessories for material handling flow, logistics and industrial drive applications. The company offers a complete range of services and support programs including replacement parts, maintenance and refurbishment.

Bridge crane with a wire rope hoist on an overhead crane system.

The Opportunity
A Demag bridge crane or overhead crane with a Wire Rope Hoist at a metal flooring company manufactures metal floor decking products and associated metal flashings, for use in the fast track construction industry. With a projected output of over 2,500,000 sq feet of metal decking per year, performance and reliability were deciding factors in selecting Demag Cranes & Components to supply the Bridge crane with the Demag Wire Rope Hoist.


The Solution

Demag 10 Ton under running Bridge Crane with a DRPRO Wire Rope hoist on a Demag Bridge crane. The wire rope hoist is equipped with 2 speed lift, low headroom under running style trolley with a top running single girder beam bridge crane or also called an overhead crane configuration. The wire rope hoist requirement was 2 speed lift, but the other travel motions are equipped with variable speed for ease when positioning on cutting equipment.


  • The Bridge crane overhead crane included the standard travel VFC features, allowing trolley and bridge infinitely variable speed motions that gave the operator the precision required. From a high speed of 120FPM to only a few FPM when needed on the trolley motion, and a fast 160fpm on the bridge to also a few FPM when positioning.

  • Lift requirement wire rope hoist was standard speed, but trolley and bridge needed positioning capability without compromising overall speed when needed for fast throughput.

  • The trolley and bridge are able to change speed as required by the operator.  The travel on the bridge and trolley are infinitely adjustable by the operator. This allows motions to be fine-tuned to correspond with each individual requirement. The speed and the acceleration on the bridge is adjusted by the operator by changing the pressure exerted on the button of the control station.  This configuration allows precise position, but also fast traveling of the bridge crane when required.


Wrap Up
The operators have been very pleased with the ease of the bridge crane and the wire rope hoist.
Overall safety of the bridge crane, wire rope hoist and the overhead crane system has improved.
Continuous reliable operation of the bridge crane has been yet another benefit. 





Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Bridge Crane and Overhead crane on a ski hill.


Bridge Crane and Overhead Crane Opportunity:
Demag Cranes & Components 10 Ton Wire Rope hoist on Bridge cranes for one of the highest crane application in the world. The bridge Crane is used for preventive maintenance on an innovative snowmaking installation. The “Snowmaker”, supplied by the company IDE Technologies Ltd., produces 3300 cubic feet of artificial snow every day, in high quality and without any chemical additives. Overhead cranes can help people to ski.
The Solution
The Bridge crane Wire Rope Hoist  is equipped with 2 speed lift, low headroom under running Bridge crane trolley with a top running single girder beam crane configuration. The Wire Rope Hoist requirement was 2 speed lift, but the other travel motions are equipped with variable speed for ease when transporting material.

  • The Overhead Bridge Crane included the standard travel VFC features, allowing trolley and bridge infinitely variable speed motions, which provided the operator the precision required.
  • The Bridge Crane lift requirement was close headroom as seen in the above photo.
  • The trolley and bridge on the Overhead crane is able to change speed as required by the operator.  The travel on the bridge and trolley are infinitely adjustable by the operator. This allows motions to be fine-tuned to correspond with each individual requirement. The operator can adjust the speed and the acceleration of the bridge by changing the pressure exerted on the button of the control station. This allows the operator to make adjustments depending on the application requirement.
  • Four-position travel limit switch is standard on the hoist, but optional crane travel limit switches were supplied to stop the trolley and the bridge precisely as required by the customer for the application.
Wrap Up
The operators have been very pleased with the ease of use of the crane and the hoist.
Safety was improvement. Continuous reliable operation. 

The picture below shows the Bridge Crane.  In the background you will notice what looks like a picture of mountains, but in fact those are windows.