Crane Modernization vs Crane Replacement

 

Crane Modernization vs Replacement

overhead cranes are widely used in various industries, which will cost thousands of dollars in purchasing. However, no equipment will last forever. After a certain working period, crane modernization will be need. What’s more, if your material handling requirements has changed over time, the older equipment is not able to fulfill your requirements. On the other hand, with the development and introduction of new designs, the cranes becomes more efficient with more features and functions. What will you do, to modernize your crane machine or replace it?

Overhead Crane Modernization

Old overhead cranes does not always to be replaced. In many cases, it is possible to upgrade or modernize crane equipment to yield many more years of use at a new level of production.
For example, many older cranes rely on contactors to switch regenerative load currents to resistor banks to dissipate energy. Depending on the frequency of use, costly contactor tips may need to be replaced frequently, increasing your expense. Switching is best done with AC or DC electronic controls, so swapping the contactors for AC/DC controls saves you money in the long run and meets current operational needs better. Other crane modernization options may include adding remote control systems, retrofitting gear boxes, adding braking systems, and making structural upgrades. Many of these crane modernizations and upgrades can be done on the client’s site, but Excel also can refurbish or modernize complete cranes and hoists in our facility.

Crane Replacement When Crane Modernization Isn’t Recommended

Due to Dongqi Crane is a leader in installations and factory-certified repairs of overhead cranes and hoists, we are in a position to give you the best advice concerning your lifting equipment.
After a thorough crane inspection, if your crane simply needs refurbishing, and parts are still available and easy to get, we can make your crane “good as new” again with our crane repair services.
If the overhead crane, even in a refurbished state, is just not up to the job anymore, then modernization might be the answer.
If a crane is no longer structurally sound and cannot be modernized, we can recommend the best current models for replacement. Our goal is to make sure that you are 100% happy – whether it means crane refurbishing, crane modernization, or crane replacement.

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