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EXN Electric Chain Hoists

For hazardous environments

Konecranes put to work its extensive resources, crane and component technology innovation, and its extensive experience in applications that are explosion-proof when developing the range of products designed for hazardous environments. The result? A range of explosion-proof components and cranes that are the most competitive and comprehensive when compared to the competition. This includes

  • Industrial cranes
  • Jib cranes
  • Electric Hoists
  • Manual hoists
  • Manual cranes

These hoists have lifting capacities that range from 125 kg all the way to 100 tons.  Each component in each crane and hoist was designed with hazardous conditions in mine, and manufactured accordingly to satisfy hazardous conditions in:

  • Oil refineries,
  • Waste water treatment plants,
  • Gas power plants,
  • chemical and petrochemical plants,
  • Paint shops
  • And many other industrial sites.

Safety First – Regulations and Standards

Konecranes cranes and components are designed to meet the new ATE X directives which became mandatory on July 1, 2003 when they were adopted by the European Union. European Standards that relate to being explosion-proof, such as EN60079-0 /-1 /-7/-11/-15, are always adhered to by Konecranes products. Approved independent notified bodies always type test all components, and CE marking and documentation is included with all products.

Safe in Hazardous Environments:  EXN Electric Chain Hoist

No matter what the user’s application requirements are, Konecranes’ EXN electric chain hoist family is designed to safely meet each need. There are several versions available of the EXN hoist:

  • Stationary
  • Hook suspended
  • Push trolley
  • Motorized trolley

Additionally available: Special trolley for low headroom Supersack handling.

Standard Features Bring Many Benefits

  • Maintenance becomes easy and safes time. Hoists are service-friendly “de” technology with easily accessible flameproof “d” section.
  • Contactor controls come in reliable 48V
  • 60% ED , 360 starts/-h high performance hoisting motors
  • User friendly and accurate load handling through 2 movements speed for hoisting
  • Slipping clutch-type overload control ensures guaranteed safety
  • Chain collector bag
  • Power supply is 3-phase
  • IP54 protection class (EN60529) comes standard
  • Ex de II B T4 EX marking as standard

Several Optional Features for Additional Benefits

  • I P66 protection class (EN60529)
  • Bronze or bronze-coated wheels and hooks are bronze-coated contribute to strengthened safety features
  • Load chains made of stainless steel
  • Ex de IIC T4 protection
  • Zone 21 dust environment hoist