Electric wire rope hoist is compact

Konecranes offers the CXT electric wire rope hoist for overhead cranes in industrial material handling environments. The compact hoist accommodates facilities with limited headroom above the crane while maximizing the use of available floor space, the company reports.

Customizable for any lifting requirements up to 88 tons, the hoist includes a hoisting motor with a 60 percent duty cycle and DC brakes that are designed for 1 million cycles of operation. It can be programmed with the manufacturer’s Smart Features such as sway control, target positioning, and protected-area functions.