MAINMAN® Crane and Hoist Inspection Helps Customers Minimize Downtime and Maximum ROI
SPRINGFIELD, OH (September 18, 2008)—Konecranes, Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing of overhead lifting equipment delivers improved maintenance through its new crane and hoist inspection service. The MAINMAN® Crane and Hoist Inspection is a multi-point visual inspection of overhead lifting equipment enhanced by Konecranes proprietary software. Inspection results are delivered in a detailed report that can be hand delivered or accessed through the Internet. The report alerts customers of maintenance problems and identifies areas that are not in compliance with regulatory standards. The MAINMAN Crane and Hoist Inspection service assists in regulatory compliance, minimizes downtime, and maximizes return on investment.
“There are hundreds of items on the MAINMAN check list for cranes and hoists,” says Tom Sothard, President of Konecranes Americas. “This service provides customers with peace of mind that their equipment is operating efficiently and effectively, while taking the proper steps to comply with regulatory standards.”
Tracking and complying with all maintenance regulations and requirements is a time consuming process that can detract from production. MAINMAN inspections simplify operations by ensuring OSHA compliance and specifying maintenance issues.
All MAINMAN inspections are performed by highly-trained inspectors to ensure compliance with local statutes and laws. Konecranes inspectors undergo a comprehensive training program that involves thousands of hours of classroom and on-site training in industry-leading technologies and requirements for all makes and models of overhead lifting equipment.
MAINMAN customized reports capture data on the condition of hundreds of equipment components and satisfies regulatory requirements. Inspectors identify safety and compliance issues and monitor critical items that can result in equipment downtime. Recommendations for preventive maintenance are prioritized by safety conditions, production risks, and inconsequential findings.
“Cranes are the workhorse in many industries,” says Mike Williams, Vice President of Konecranes Americas. “They undergo heavy stress and therefore require constant attention. The proven benefits of a regular maintenance program include improved uptime, increased safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.”
The MAINMAN inspection is available for all makes of cranes and hoists and identifies equipment using either customer terminology or Konecranes ID system. Information on equipment that requires the most attention is readily available for immediate action and budgeting.
A commitment to a regular inspection and maintenance program can result in 10-20% savings on the lifetime expenses of equipment. The MAINMAN inspection can help to ensure fewer safety failures, reduced production consequences, and a steady increase in equipment reliability.
To find out more about the MAINMAN® Crane and Hoist Inspection, or for more material handling products and services, contact Konecranes Americas, 4401 Gateway Boulevard, Springfield, OH 45502, by phone 937-525-5533, by fax 937-325-8945, or by using their toll free number 800-934-6976. You can also gain access to more information by checking out www.konecranesamericas.com.
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About Konecranes Americas
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting BusinessesT, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports, and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity-enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment and machine tools of all makes. The Group has more than 8,800 employees, at more than 470 locations in 43 countries, including 100 branches in North America.
CONTACTS
Mike Williams
Vice President, Business Development
Konecranes Americas
(937) 525-5560
mike.williams@us.konecranes.com
Steve Kirschner
Managing Director
Stimulus Worldwide Communications
(513) 421-1169
skirschner@stimulusworldwide.com
