Konecranes has completed the commissioning of a 30t overhead crane for an undisclosed client.
The project involved working closely with the client to assess operational requirements and incorporate priorities into the final equipment design.
The crane is equipped with several safety features, including sway control, hook centring, safe zones, and target positioning.
According to the company, these features are intended to enhance the operational safety and efficiency of the lifting process.
Commissioning included consultation with the customer to understand specific process needs and identify suitable solutions.
Konecranes states that the client received recommendations based on these requirements, with several options offered before finalising the design.
Konecranes industrial crane consultant Mike Drust said: “Our team just completed the commissioning on this 30t crane. I worked with the customer to understand their processes and what was most important for them.
“I was able to offer several solutions. This crane included some of our safe features – Sway control, hook centring, safe zones & target positioning.”
Konecranes is headquartered in Hyvinkää, Finland, and specialises in the manufacture and service of cranes and lifting equipment.
The company supplies products to various industries, with its overhead crane range focusing on both standard and heavy process-duty cranes.
The company employs approximately 16,500 people in over 50 countries.
Konecranes Region Americas offers direct sales of advanced lifting solutions for industries such as automotive, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, paper and forest, power, and metals production.
The company states its cranes are designed to prioritise safety and aim to improve productivity for customers in these sectors.
In March 2026, Konecranes US completed the installation of three 20t overhead cranes at a steel fabrication facility supplying bridge manufacturing projects.
