DEMAG Cranes says it has implemented an integrated intralogistics solution for handling heavy loads, serving workplaces and assembly at Siemens workplaces in Germany.
The company claims the new assembly bay for turbines required the installation of two process cranes, three standard overhead travelling cranes and seven wall-mounted slewing jib cranes to support the entire production process on three levels.
Demag Cranes says the crane installations have been used to stage the parts to be installed at the workplaces, help with assembly work and to transport the turbine packages, which weigh up to 190t.
According to Demag Cranes, now operating on the upper level are two process cranes fitted with MPW open-winch crabs and with a 24m span. On the middle level, three standard overhead travelling cranes of double-girder design and 23.1m spans ensure the 20 assembly workplaces are replenished.
Seven wall-mounted slewing jib cranes each with a load capacity of 1,000kg are used to support assembly work on the lower level. The 5m-long jibs can be manually slewed through 180° and are fitted with DC-Pro travelling chain hoists, which are operated by means of DST control pendant switches.
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