A Konecranes SMARTON overhead crane has been deployed by Australian company Commonwealth Steel at their Indonesian facility in Cilegon to lift safely, efficiently and reliably. The SMARTON is Konecranes’ most advanced overhead crane, incorporating smart features for better safety and efficiency.
Commonwealth Steel is jointly owned by OneSteel and Arrium. OneSteel is Australia’s premier manufacturer of steel long products and also a leading metals distribution company in Australia and New Zealand. Arrium is the largest supplier of grinding media in the world.
Commonwealth Steel Indonesia is the first company in Indonesia and one of the first in South East Asia to install the latest Konecranes SMARTON crane with TRUCONNECT remote monitoring and reporting. Additionally, the SMARTON crane at Commonwealth Steel Indonesia features sway control and target positioning to make lifting even safer and more efficient.
The 15t SMARTON crane with the addition of a magnetic lifter is used for the loading and unloading of steel balls manufactured by Commonwealth Steel Indonesia for crushing applications. The crane is complemented by a 10/2.5t double girder CXT crane, which is used for lifting equipment and maintenance.
Commonwealth Steel Indonesia Construction Manager Mr Lukman Renta explained that safety, price and maintenance were key considerations when selecting the crane. Smart features were added to save time and money. The TRUCONNECT function additionally allows the company to optimise their maintenance schedule.
Commonwealth Steel Indonesia and Konecranes have been working together for just over one year at their new facility in Cilegon, where safety is highly prioritised.
According to Mr Lukman, the crane has excellent safety features and the maintenance crew is very fast to respond with certified technicians who comply with all safety standards and procedures. Konecranes’ SMARTON overhead cranes maximise safety and minimise downtime. The robust crane is also compact in size enabling new industrial spaces to be smaller than before, reducing construction costs and heating expenses.
Key features and benefits of Konecranes CXT cranes include individual hoist capacities up to 80 tons; complementary CXT wire rope hoists; assurance of industry benchmarked safety and ergonomics; easy and effective load handling; optimum dimensions for space-saving solutions with ability to operate closer to walls and lift loads higher; excellent hook approaches at both ends of the crane; minimal headroom requirement; and tandem operation further enhancing efficiency and utility.
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