Technical crane solutions

Engineers with practical experience

Engineering is part of our EA&D department. EA&D is an abbreviation for: Engineering, Automation & Drives. For example, Engineering can completely modernise older or outdated cranes and fit them with new controls, drives and even energy recovery systems.  The experienced calculators and project managers in our engineering department design the control systems and make all the necessary calculations to provide you with a fully functional end result that is right for you. Since electronics, including cloud-based electronics, play an increasingly important role in the crane world, you can rest assured that all our engineers have a solid background in electronics and that they have a thorough knowledge of the automation of crane processes. The engineers at EPMC Europe Crane Solutions have extensive practical experience and are familiar with the necessary requirements. 

Technical advice

It is also the role of the EA&D department to provide sound and specific technical advice. In many cases, standard solutions are not always the best choice when it comes to your particular lifting operations. In that case, you can call on EPMC Europe Crane Solutions’s engineering department. The department designs turnkey solutions for your specific situation with tailor-made hardware and software, and cloud-based solutions.

PORTAL prevents downtime

EA&D also works on innovations and technologies that significantly improve the reliability and productivity of your cranes. PORTAL is one such an innovation: this online tool enables us to remotely monitor the maintenance status of your cranes both day and night so that we can respond quickly in case of an emergency and give your own crew remote assistance when necessary, 24 hours a day. This means that you can rest assured that your cranes are always perfectly maintained and that you will receive assistance without delay to minimise costly downtime.

Save with energy recovery

Energy is an expense that directly affects your operating results. EA&D can help you with the design and fitting of energy recovery systems to reduce energy costs. Energy recovery systems can be installed in all types of crane: from overhead travelling cranes to container cranes. Replacing the dated Ward Leonard-installation or slip ring armature motors motors with frequency controlled IEC squirrel-cage armature motors, or by power electronics driven electric motors, can significantly improve energy efficiency. The speed and torque of three-phase motors can easily be controlled by frequency regulators. Another option is the energy recovery from crane movements where we have been able to achieve energy savings of ten to fifteen percent. The investment costs are therefore recouped very quickly. We can advise you on the return to be achieved so that the return on investment and possible savings are easy to understand. Our engineers in the EA&D department will be happy to advise you. Contact us today by phone or mail..

From old crane to new crane

The purchase of a new crane involves a considerable outlay. However, thanks to the expertise of EPMC Europe Crane Solutions it is not always necessary to buy a completely new crane. Our professionals have the necessary know-how and expertise to update your technically, mechanically and electrically outdated crane to a crane that is equipped with the latest technology, including cloud-based solutions, with all the associated comfort. We fit the latest controls and drives to give your crane a second lease of life for a fraction of the new price. We can fit automated control systems so that the crane can work by remote control without an operator having to be physically present on the crane. Our engineers and project managers can advise you on the different options and costs. If your crane or cranes are ready for an update, please call or mail us today for a free and informal consultation. Take advantage of our extensive know-how!