Crane modernization with optimized grab control A case study from EmotronWhen modernizing this dockside crane in Hildesheim, Germany, Emotron concluded the project in only 14 days. The customer now disposes of an up-to-date crane with optimized grab control, and will benefit from reduced costs thanks to minimized mainte- nance. Port crane modernized after 18 years The grab slewing crane in Hildesheim port, manufac- tured in 1988, is primarily used for the loading of scrap metal. In the autumn of 2006 it was taken out of opera- tion due to technical defects. Emotron, with close to 20 years of experience in the field of crane modernization, was contracted to develop and realize a completely new drive concept. The solution was based on Emotron VFX variable speed drives and a unique

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