Demag cranes for Gas Turbine Technologies in St. Petersburg

-Process integration with state-of-the-art cranes 
-Integrated logistics concept from a single source
-Focus on efficiency, availability, safety and reliability

Siemens Gas Turbine Technology will employ Demag cranes at its new location near St. Petersburg for the manufacture and service of gas turbines above 60 MW. The company has awarded the contract to Terex Material Handling for the delivery and installation of seven process cranes and four universal cranes, some of which are equipped for tandem operation. On a property measuring 25,000 m² in size, production facilities are being developed in which Demag crane installations will support all steps of the production, shipping and maintenance of gas turbines. The crane installations have to be installed and put into service within a challenging window of opportunity. State-of-the-art gas turbines will be produced for the growing market of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). It is planned to finish construction of the new plant and start gas turbine production in the Leningrad Region close to St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city at the end of 2014.

Siemens is investing in its new production facility near St. Petersburg to expand its global manufacturing network for gas turbines and to be closer to customers. Dr Lars Brzoska, Vice President & Managing Director Terex Material Handling, explains: “The confidence placed in the Demag brand by our customer Siemens once more emphasises our leading position as a system supplier for the mechanical engineering sector all over the world. We are delighted that our products are able to play an important role at the operations level in the implementation of Siemens global business strategy in the energy sector.”

Lutz Dowy, Vice President Sales and Product Management: “Demag cranes and hoists have demonstrated their high quality and performance in Siemens plants for many years, such as in Görlitz, which is specialised in the production of industrial steam turbines. Our local presence in Russia and our manufacturing expertise give us the edge. Our customer Siemens benefits from reliable crane engineering, short delivery and installation times as well as support throughout the product lifecycle with rapid response times.”

System solution for industry-specific processes

The Demag crane installation will serve all parts of all assembly lines in the new local production facility. They will be responsible for handling heavy loads and ensure that the individual assembly stations are precisely served and that the components are positioned down to the last millimetre. Since they are equipped with two hoist units, the cranes will also be able to turn components safely, such as turbine housings. The crane installations will also ensure that the individual assembly stations are interlinked and will be used for staging completed gas turbines that are ready for shipping.

Designed to meet specific application requirements

The integrated logistics system consists of seven radio-controlled double-girder overhead travelling cranes and four wall-mounted travelling cranes, which are specially designed for the application and which travel on three crane levels. Five process cranes that have a span of 27 m and various load capacities operate on the top level. The largest crane, which is equipped with three hoist units that have load capacities of 250/150/16 t, is used for handling large components and to transport completed gas turbines. Two further crane installations operate on a second level and rapidly serve the workstations with material using their 25 t hoist units. Using an additional 5 t rope hoist, these cranes can also be used to support assembly work.

At the workstation level, three Demag EWKE wall-mounted travelling cranes that have an outreach of 10 m will be installed to move loads weighing up to 3.2 t. A fourth wall-mounted travelling crane will be of double-girder design with an outreach of 11 m and will be equipped with travelling hoists, that each have a load capacity of 5 t. Thanks to the wall-mounted travelling cranes that operate along the wall of the bay, Siemens Gas Turbine Technology will benefit from versatile cranes that can be used for assembly work and which offer a wide operating radius.

The scope of delivery also includes power supply lines measuring some 430 m in length, which will be installed for reliable power supply to the cranes.

Joint venture to address specific market demand

OOO Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies (SGTT) is а joint venture of Siemens AG (65%) and OJSC Power Machines (35%) and was founded in St. Petersburg on December 1st, 2011. SGTT was established on the basis of ООО Interturbo, which was a joint venture of the partners from 1991 to 2011 and assembled gas turbines under license from Siemens AG.

The new company is engaged in the development of gas turbines, localization of production in Russia, assembly, sales, management of projects and service of gas turbines in Russia and CIS countries.

About Terex Material Handling

Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

About Terex Material Handling

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer engaged in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable solutions to meet our customers’ needs for a wide range of applications such as construction and infrastructure, shipping and transportation, quarrying, refining, energy and utility industries and manufacturing. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.

Indian power plant constructor opts for Demag process cranes

Indian power plant constructor opts for Demag process cranes

 

■      300 t crane installation for TD Power Systems
■      Rising demand for high-performance cranes in the Indian market
■      Successful implementation of production and sales strategy

 

Wetter, Germany 28 October 2013. Leading Indian manufacturers of generators and turbines rely on Demag crane technology. Most recently, Terex Material Handling supplied TD Power Systems Ltd. with two Demag process cranes that have lifting capacities of 300 t and 60 t.

Dr Lars Brzoska, Vice President and Managing Director of Terex Material Handling, says: “This order for high-performance crane installations, which are planned and produced by our specialist teams in India, are a confirmation of our sustained growth strategy. Thanks to our investments in the expansion of our production structures in India, we have no difficulty in serving the growing demand there for crane systems with enhanced performance features.”

Further information

TD Power Systems, one of the leading manufacturers of AC generators, has extended its production in Bangalore in the south of India. With the aim of producing larger and heavier generators, a second plant has been built with greater crane capacities. The handling of bulky components, e.g. stators and casings, as well as the transport of the completely assembled generators is handled by a Demag ZKKW double-girder overhead travelling crane. This crane, which has a span of 32 m, is fitted with a winch unit with a lifting capacity of 300 t. It travels on a 120 m crane runway which was also part of the order. A second crane hoist with faster lifting and lowering speeds supports the personnel in the precise assembly of components weighing up to 10 t. A second Demag process crane, which has a lifting capacity of 60 t and a 10 t auxiliary hoist unit, was installed in the new plant at the same time.

Manojit Acharya, Executive Director of Terex Material Handling India, adds. “Our customers for power generating machines need reliable crane systems which, with high performance and high availability, guarantee that their production processes run smoothly. That is why they put their trust in Demag crane technology. With the local engineering supplied by our Indian engineers, we offer technology based on extensive international experience and proven high standards. And with the comprehensive system support provided by our trained service technicians, we guarantee our customers maximum crane installation availability for smooth production processes.”

 

About T D Power Systems Ltd.

T D Power Systems Limited, based in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, is one of the leading manufacturers of AC generators with capacities from 1 MW to 200 MW. The generators from T D Power Systems are used with power generation systems such as steam turbines, diesel engines, wind turbines, gas turbines and engines. Since 2001, TD Power Systems has produced generators with outputs of up to 30 MW under licence from the Japanese firm Toyo Denki. In 2007, TD Power Systems started the licensed production of steam generators from Siemens AG with outputs ranging from 20 – 200 MW.

 

About Terex Material Handling

Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

 

About Terex Corporation

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer engaged in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.  

Terex Material Handling wins order to provide two Demag 10 ton double girder cranes to Bay Shore Systems

Cleveland, Ohio, October 22, 2013 – Terex Material Handling announced an order for two Demag Top Running Double Girder 10 ton cranes from Bay Shore Systems.
 
“Bay Shore Systems chose Demag cranes for several reasons. First, upon calling current Terex Material Handling customers it was learned that quality and longevity of the Demag product was second to none. Next, Terex Material Handling offered infinitely variable speed control and higher running speeds than competitors.  In addition, the price turned out to be very competitive which finalized the decision to go with Demag cranes,” says Jim Tippett, General Manager, Bay Shore Systems.  

 

“We are excited to be a key part in supporting Bay Shore System’s manufacturing process. Furthermore, this order is an excellent example of how word-of-mouth referrals coupled with proven engineering and deep industry expertise continue to drive the Company’s growth,” says John Paxton, General Manager of Terex Material Handling North America.  

 
About Bay Shore Systems Since 1978, Bay Shore Systems has specialized in drilling equipment for a wide range of drilling applications. The Company, headquartered in Rathdrum, Idaho, provides powerful and versatile drilling equipment that enables customers to reach difficult or limited access drilling locations, often in extremely adverse situations.

 

About Terex Material Handling

Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of sales and services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

 

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demag-us.com and www.terex.com for further information.

 

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Dan Konstantinovsky

Phone:    (440) 248- 2400

Email:      dan.konstantinovsky@terex.com

Terex Material Handling wins order to provide Demag 20 ton double girder crane to Concrete Industries, Inc.

Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 2013 – Terex Material Handling announced an order for a Demag Top Running Double Girder 20 ton crane from Concrete Industries, Inc.

“Concrete Industries chose the Demag crane based on both its industrial reputation and the company’s customer service prior to the sale. We required a crane that would fit our budget and timeframe constraints, plus have all the required features to improve our concrete pipe manufacturing operation. The Terex Material Handling team quickly worked to design a crane that was a perfect fit for our needs.” says Steve Austin, Production Manager, Concrete Industries.


“Our deep concrete industry experience coupled with world-class crane engineering enabled us to create a solution that will drive manufacturing process improvement for Concrete Industries.“ says John Paxton, Vice President and General Manager, Terex Material Handling North America.
 
About Concrete Industries, Inc.
Concrete Industries, Inc., headquartered in Lincoln, NE, is one of the premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge systems, concrete pipe, steel reinforcing bar and other building materials for the construction industry.
 
About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of sales and services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demag-us.com and www.terex.com for further information.
 
Contact for product and trade media
Dan Konstantinovsky
Phone: (440) 248- 2400
Email: dan.konstantinovsky@terex.com

Demag maintenance platform for Shenzhen aircraft hangar

Demag maintenance platform for Shenzhen aircraft hangar

• *China Southern Airlines focuses on tried-and-tested platform technology
• *Modular system design for highest availability and short assembly times

China Southern Airlines will, in future, use Demag crane systems for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of its aircraft fleet. The Chinese airline commissioned Terex Material Handling with the installation of process cranes equipped with maintenance platforms in the hangar at Shenzhen airport. Four Demag suspension cranes operate on 100-m-long crane runways in the MRO hangar, which measures approximately 8,000 m² in size. A maintenance platform and a further 10-t service crab that can transfer to three process cranes enable precise positioning of the high-grade aircraft components in addition to maintenance.

Dr Lars Brzoska, Vice President & Managing Director Terex Material Handling states: “This order from China Southern Airlines again emphasises our excellent position as the world’s leading system supplier for the aviation industry. With the industry-specific concepts and know-how developed over many years, we offer our customers complete solutions for safe and efficient manufacture and maintenance of aircraft.“


Lutz Dowy, Vice President Sales and Product Management: “Demag process cranes with teleplatforms in a modular design for the MRO hangar have been created through the closely co-ordinated co-operation of our global network of experts. In addition to project management and engineering from Germany, we combine the production know-how of our process crane plant in Slany with local steel construction. Our customers benefit from short delivery and assembly times thanks to our tried-and-tested Demag platform technology with pre-assembled and completely tested components.“

Additional information
 
System solution for aircraft maintenance
The crane technology in the MRO hangar in Shenzhen consists of a system with three interlocking suspension cranes equipped with teleplatforms, a 10-t service load hook crab and a maintenance crane in the tail area. A process crane with multiple suspension arrangements with a span of 32.5 m and two suspension cranes with 17.5 m span travel on two parallel crane runways in the 100-m-long bay. Thanks to installation of the crane runways directly on the building structure, further supports are not required, which leaves the entire approximately 8,000-m² surface area available for the aircraft. Additional flexibility is achieved by the possibility of interlocking the crane installations. This arrangement enables the maintenance platform and service crab to be transferred from one crane to another and precisely positioned wherever they are needed. The hangar provides a large enough area to simultaneously accommodate up to four Airbus A320 aircraft or one of these aircraft with a wide body aircraft such as an Airbus A330.


Precise positioning
Demag maintenance platforms have a surface area of approximately 18 m² to accommodate maintenance specialists who can use the platform to access virtually any point of the aircraft. By suspending a platform on a telescopic mast, precise and sway-free lifting can be ensured. The platform is also equipped with the required utility connections. Additional flexibility is achieved by installation of a crane on board the working platform with which the aircraft components can be lifted directly onto the platform.

Thanks to the installation of a 10-t-service crab, the cranes are can also be used to install and remove large aircraft components. The integrated inverter controls for the lifting, lowering and travel motions ensure the highest precision when handling the sensitive components, since the motions are controlled at infinitely variable speeds in all directions.

The maintenance system in the new hangar of China Southern Airlines is completed by a Demag 2-t-universal suspension crane that supports the work in the tail units.

About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.

Terex Material Handling North America Facility Demonstrates Commitment to Safety, Quality and the Environment

Cleveland, June 28, 2013. Terex Material Handling today announced that its Cleveland, Ohio facility
has been awarded recertification in ISO 9001 and 14001, and certification in OHSAS 18001 by Global Group for outstanding commitment to safety, consistent quality and environmental management.

 “Continuous improvement is one of our core values as we produce our Demag brand of Overhead Cranes, Rope Hoists, Chain Hoists, Geared Motors and Enclosed Tracks products. These certifications demonstrate that Terex Material Handling North America has a deep commitment to keeping our team members safe, while successfully servicing our customers, and protecting the environment,” said John Paxton, Vice President and General Manager of Terex Material Handling North America. 

To be recertified in ISO 9001, a company needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product quality that meets customer requirements, to enhance customer satisfaction and to continuously improve through the effective application of their processes. 

To be recertified in ISO 14001, a facility must monitor its usage of hazardous chemicals, minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities and continually improve its green performance. 

To receive OHSAS 18001 certification, a company must demonstrate its focus on occupational safety through its ability to minimize accident and health risks of team members, customers and visitors. 

“We are proud of these certifications and I thank the entire team for their great commitment to  quality, safety and environmental management. The recertifications of ISO 9001 and 14011 demonstrate our long term commitment to continually improving our business.” said John Paxton. 

About Terex Material Handling  
With the integration of Demag industrial cranes and crane components, Terex Corporation is one of  the world's leading suppliers of crane technology. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of sales and services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer reporting in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy and utility industries. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Terex uses its website to make information available to its investors and the market at www.terex.com.                                                                                           

Contact for product and trade media
Dan Konstantinovsky
Phone:    (440) 248-2400
Email:     dan.konstantinovsky@terex.com

New Demag Press Release: Programmed for success

Programmed for success

• Fifty years of the Demag KBK crane construction kit
• World market leader for light crane systems
• “Experience. The future” campaign launched

The Demag KBK modular crane construction kit was first presented to the market in 1963.  Since then, more than 10,000 kilometres of KBK profile have been marketed and the crane construction kit has been continuously further developed. Today, Terex Material Handling serves a wide variety of customers in many different industries and is seen as an innovator and worldwide market leader for light crane systems made of steel and aluminium. The spectrum of applications ranges from individual workplace solutions to complete intra-logistical installations.

The foundation for this continuing success was laid fifty years ago with the development of the “Junior System”. “The development of the Demag KBK crane construction kit was the multi-sector response to the demands of a rapidly changing industrial landscape.” says Marc Rieser, Senior Director of the business line Modular Cranes at Terex Material Handling. “With the KBK system, we were the first to offer a modular, highly flexible, smoothly working and also relatively cheap crane solution for the handling of loads in the workplace. That was revolutionary at the time.”

So the KBK crane construction kit created a new crane segment, characterised by the greatest possible degree of modularity and flexibility. It permits made-to-measure customer-specific applications, as well as later adaptations and extensions.

The very first buyers were mostly from the automotive industry which, in the sixties, was enjoying a rapid upturn and was looking for suitable handling solutions in order to organise fast growing car production more efficiently and to assist workers with the increasing complexity of their work. That was the start of the success story of the Demag KBK crane construction kit.

Continuous system expansion

Only two years later came the market launch of the KBK II, designed for loads up to 2,000 kg. In addition to the development of further profile types, numerous components were also developed which make the KBK a fully featured system construction kit, drawn on by planners and project engineers all over the world. As well as smoothly running trolleys and system suspension fittings, the extensive system program also includes turntables and track switches.

The range of applications has also been extended with KBK ergo components, which are ideally suited for the fitting of handling devices such as manipulators, for example. Apart from further innovations, the years 2001 and 2010 in particular mark important stages of development. The first presentation of the KBK Aluline series was followed by the establishment of KBK II-H for distances between suspensions of more than 6 m and profile section loads of up to 1,200 kg

Unique application range

With the Demag KBK light crane system, Terex Material Handling today offers a modular system construction kit for overhead transport solutions in graduated load ranges up to 3,200 kg. Single and double-girder suspension cranes, suspension monorails, slewing jibs and cranes, as well as portal and stacker cranes can all be individually configured.

They can be used as a stand-alone solution with suspension monorails and linear transport up to area-serving crane systems for an overall integrated logistics solution. The KBK light crane system offers many possibilities for handling loads quickly, safely and efficiently above the production level.

Different profile section sizes can be used for suspension crane runways and girders. Profile sections for loads weighing up to 2,000 kg are hollow track sections with protected inside running surfaces. The KBK III profile of outside-running design is available for loads weighing up to 3,200 kg. To prevent bending stresses and to minimise horizontal forces in the superstructure, the profiles are suspended so as to allow pendulation. Plastic shells in the ball joints cushion impacts, reduce noise and minimise maintenance work.

A further strength is system compatibility

Another advantage of the KBK system is that  practically all profile sections can be combined in one installation. Besides steel profile sections in six different sizes, the modular system also includes aluminium profiles. KBK Aluline is the lightweight element of our KBK light crane system. This is the right solution wherever a track and crane installation has to provide high performance combined with low weight. The areas of application are extremely varied, as the aluminium crane system permits a multitude of individually dimensioned suspension crane and runway installations. The anodised surface gives the profile an almost weightless appearance and an attractive finish. KBK Aluline also stands for the extremely convenient and smooth handling of loads weighing up to 1,000 kg.

Here too, the modular construction permits later adaptations and additions. It is also possible to combine aluminium and proven steel profile sections in one installation and, in this way, to generate cost benefits. For example, a steel profile section can be used for a crane runway and a light aluminium profile section as a crane girder. All suspension components and trolleys of the KBK Aluline range are based on components used for the Demag KBK steel system.

For every application, the matching chain hoists can also be found in the Demag product portfolio. The product range is supplemented by a wide range of load handling attachments for every application. In this way, Terex Material Handling provides complete overhead transport solutions from a single source.

Experience makes the difference

Since the market introduction of the “Junior System” half a century ago, the Demag KBK crane construction kit has gone through many steps in its evolution. “Our KBK system has continuously grown with the requirements of our customers,” points out Marc Rieser. The experience gained in this process and our know-how are certainly unparalleled and a unique feature which distinguishes us from the market.” Naturally, the light crane system has often been copied over the decades, but in view of the fact that the firm offers the largest system assortment and also scores with global availability, we continue to be the world market leader in the light crane system segment.

The automotive industry is still one of the main buyers of light crane systems. This is because the KBK system fully meets its demanding requirements for positioning accuracy and operating speed. This makes it ideally suited as a load-bearing system for the complex handling systems used in series production lines. With the KBK crane construction kit, defined requirements are also precisely customised and realised for the commercial vehicle sector and for the supplier sector. Here, the KBK system, in combination with hoists, performs all lifting and lowering tasks as well as the transport of the media supply.

Flexible from every point of view

As an indispensable production aid, the Demag KBK is also in demand in many other sectors. Apart from the automotive and supplier sectors, other important areas are mechanical engineering, metalworking and metal processing firms, the logistics sector and small workshops. Here too, thanks to the large number of modular series components, the Demag KBK crane construction kit permits the development and implementation of customised systems to meet individual installation and equipment requirements.

The system components are also designed to make it easy and cost-effective to extend and convert KBK systems as production processes change. A further typical advantage is simple and fast assembly thanks to standardised connection dimensions and bolted connections. Installations are easy to commission and maintenance work can be carried out quickly. The system also scores with its very user-friendly operation, as it requires relatively few operators. The reason is the reduced weight of the cranes and the special running characteristics of the trolleys.

Continuous work on innovation

In the course of its 50-year presence in the world market, the KBK system has repeatedly set new standards, most recently with the KBK II-H profile type. This inside-running profile was developed to meet the growing market requirements flexibly and cost-effectively. Crane installations and monorails with load capacities of up to 2,000 kg can be realised. The KBK II-H steel profile section has a major advantage for larger span dimensions or distances between suspensions. Designed with extremely sturdy straight sections in different lengths, it allows suspension spacing of more than 6 m, so additional steelwork or support structures can be dispensed with completely in many cases.

In this way, the area available can be optimally utilised and assembly times shortened. A further plus point of the KBK II-H profile section, in addition to the large suspension spacing, is its completely rigid rail joint. Every rail joint can be subjected to a full load, regardless of the position of the track suspension. Overall, the KBK II-H steel profile scores with its greater stability, combined with lower costs, and offers the customer a maximum of planning freedom.

Looking forward

With the new KBK II-H inside-running profile sections, the Demag light crane system now comprises nine types: from the KBK 100 to the KBK III outside-running section with a load capacity of up to 3,200 kg. As always, the profile sections are manufactured at our production unit in Wetter/Ruhr. For prompt delivery to the local markets, additional production lines have been installed in Brazil, China, India and Australia.

Experience. The future

With the focus on our successful, fifty-year long presence on world markets, a KBK product campaign is about to be launched. Marc Rieser: “With our statement “Experience. The future”, we are underlining our many years of experience as a partner to industry and, at the same time, signalling future development of more solutions designed to solve our customers’ problems.” More detailed information can be found on the campaign website www.kbk.demagcranes.de.

Fifty years KBK also means: fifty years of continuous research and development, on the basis of which many new features have been successively added to the system, in line with the rapid development of industry.   For Marc Rieser, head of the Modular Cranes business line, this continued success is proof that customers trust the product and are also persuaded by our many years of experience in the development and realisation of light crane applications in a production environment. After all, since the first launch of a modular light crane system on the world market fifty years ago, we have reliably accompanied our customers, have grown with them and, as a result, now possess an enormous fund of know-how.

“We do not know what the car of the future will look like, but we know that our KBK crane construction kit will ensure optimum material flow in the production process to make it,” says Marc Rieser.

About Terex Material Handling

Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of sales and services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.