Lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists, winches, slings and their relevant components are all subject to wear and tear over time and parts failure due to lack of maintenance or incorrect usage. Being able to source genuine spare parts quickly is the key to ensuring production and operational safety is not compromised. 

“During the lifespan of lifting equipment there is a vast number of fast-moving components that will need attention and or replacement during the normal operational wear and tear process. Incorrect usage can also play a role in component breakdowns. Our local Konecranes Distribution Centre supplies guaranteed Konecranes spare parts in addition to replacement parts for all other makes and models of lifting equipment so that customers can have quick access to sourcing replacements or to maintain their own stock of needed spare parts” says Ian Grobler, Sales Manager, Konecranes South Africa.

“Worn components if left to continue operating can lead to safety consequences not only within the plant but for operators as well. Regular inspections of critical and essential performing parts ensure a safe and optimised equipment performance, which can enhance the equipment’s lifespan and reduce downtime dramatically” said Grobler.

The stock holding of spare components at the Konecranes’ Distribution Centre is sufficient to meet customer demand. Genuine Konecranes parts might be a bit costlier than generic equivalents, but they are the best protection for your investment in Konecranes lifting equipment and are of a higher engineering quality. 

“With over 600,000 assets covered by service agreements our knowledge of our customer’s processes and environment allows us to provide recommendations for the establishment of a spare parts inventory. Thousands of ‘fast moving parts’ are stocked across all of our distribution centres. Our technicians are able to install any parts required as well as support any in-house maintenance via an inspection programme” commented Grobler.

Konecranes, over the years, has through strategic acquisitions acquired a number of brands which now fall under the Konecranes umbrella, making them a preferred OEM for replacement parts. Equivalent Parts either manufactured by Konecranes or sourced from suppliers other than the original manufacturer are available and backed by the Konecranes Warranty. 

Additionally, the Konecranes Performance Parts have been engineered to perform in more arduous and formidable environments offering the customer an improved enduringness on cranes in critical process applications.

Konecranes believes that customers should consider maintaining a healthy stock of parts that are subject to normal wearing so that replacements are quickly found when needed. In the event of an emergency, having spare components on hand can reduce costly downtime and eliminate delays while parts are then sourced. 

“Keeping an eye on the performance of your crane’s components - Konecranes or any other lifting equipment brand - is critical to keeping your crane’s operation optimised. We believe that regular inspections and online loading of reports give the customer and the Konecranes technicians a quick and easy access to the condition of a customer’s lifting equipment. This also enables the customer to stock those components that have been identified as possibly needing replacement in the short to medium term” concluded Grobler.

Konecranes extensive knowledge of crane components and maintenance enables their technicians to understand the unique requirements of each brand and to provide a professional service in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and industry’s best practice codes.