Crane refurbishment advantages outlined
South African crane and hoist manufacturer, Condra, promotes the refurbishment of overhead cranes – if the function of the crane has not changed.
The company explains that refurbishment offers several advantages over the costly replacement of equipment, including cost savings, improved crane performance (as a result of the installation of newer, faster hoists), and operator familiarity.
Refurbishment programmes integrate updated controls, safety systems, drives and automation technologies that help to modernise older cranes, improve performance and ensure compliance.
The continued use of a refurbished machine that is familiar to operators eliminates the need for retraining, enabling continuous production. The company explains that it takes approximately three weeks to refurbish and upgrade a crane.
“We encourage [refurbishment] because new crane prices are about 60% higher today than they were ten years ago. If needed, we can change crane capacity and span. Even cranes 20 years old or more can usually be improved by installing variable frequency drives for smoother acceleration and deceleration. We can also fit enhancements such as remote control, and a digital read-out on the load,” emphasised a Condra spokesperson, adding: “By refurbishing we deliver back to the customer a crane much faster and lighter than before, and we can automate it, too, upgrading the mechanicals to work with new electrical equipment.”
Refurbishment can be undertaken on any unit, from standard 2M workshop cranes to higher performing Class 3 and Class 4 machines. Refurbishments carry a two‑year warranty if services are conducted by authorised Condra agents.
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