Why Demag?
Demag KBK light crane system
Demag KBK
KBK suspension cranes, monorails,
slewing jib cranes & sales information
TECHNICAL TEAM GERMANY…
Product Management
Since 1995 with Demag
Product Lifecycle Manager LCS
Stefan Steinberg
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TECHNICAL TEAM GERMANY …
Mechanical Engineer - Master CAE
Since 2007 with Demag
2013 – 2018 KBK R&D Engineer
Since 2018 OCP Management
Region AME + Spain
David Méndez
4 02/04/2025 KBK – Training 2024 – David Méndez
TECHNICAL TEAM GERMANY …
Mechanical Engineer - Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Since 2002 with Demag - Sales Engineer
2021 Key Account Manager
Region Bavaria
Since 2023 Key Account Manager
Region DACH – Bavaria + Austria
Jörg Kunkel
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KBK is like
K ran
B au-
K asten
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Demag KBK:
from innovation to market leader
KBK steel profiles: up to 3.2 t (swl) KBK Aluline profiles: up to 2.0 t (swl)
02/04/2025
Product overview Modular Cranes
Single-girder suspension Double-girder suspension Monorail systems
cranes (KBK Steel) cranes (KBK Steel) (KBK Steel)
Suspension cranes Special applications Slewing jib cranes
(KBK Aluline)
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Overview component parts Demag KBK
Crab with hoist unit
Crane girder suspension
Crane runway
Crane bridge
Track suspension
End Cap
Joint bolt set
Power supply Free Standing
Power supply (Trailing cable) Structure (FSS)
(Bus Bar)
Demag KBK
KBK Classic KBK Ergo
Configurable via
Only via Back Office
KBK-Designer
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Demag KBK Classic vs. KBK Ergo
KBK Classic KBK Ergo
Standard applications For special applications
Pendular suspensions Suspended rigid system
High flexibility due to threaded suspension rods Developed to accommodate load moments and
Designed for suspended load with centric load force in the opposite direction to the load (kick-up
transmission forces)
Flexible and torque-free load connection via pin Low head dimension
Mainly in combination with a DC-Hoist Mainly in combination with handling devices like
manipulators
Combination KBK-Steel and KBK-Aluline is
possible Combination KBK-Steel and KBK-Aluline is
possible
What is NEW since our last Training (2020)
Single Trolley KBK Alu+Steel (1200 kg) Chapter 7 – Page 68
Chapter 8 – Page 99
Load bar 300 double trolley (2400 kg) Chapter 7 – Page 71
Chapter 8 – Page 104
Load bar 600 2400 kg Chapter 7 – Page 71
Chapter 8 – Page 104
Chapter 7 – Page 75
Crane end carriage raised Alu EHK/ZHK
Bracket for side suspension Chapter 6 – Page 56
Chapter 7 – Page 82
A28 Profile
NEW Designers (since 04.2024)
NEW Design for KBK designer same functions
NEW Component Designer
KBK 25 – Power Supply
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Demag KBK suspension cranes &
monorails: Project Management
Determination of
customer‘s requirements
Registration of basic data at the customer‘s site
Clear height
Which areas shall be reached? e. g. fitting to
Hook path
concrete ceiling
Span dimensions and overhung?
Travel distance on runway and bridge?
Which clear height is available?
Which type of superstructure does exist?
Do lamps, cables, etc. constrain the fixture?
Which hook path is needed?
Unloading station
Lowering below floor level necessary? below floor level
Determination of
customer‘s requirements
Registration of basic data at the customer‘s site
Crane and hoist: Manually or electrically driven?
Which drive and lifting speeds will be needed?
Type of hoist and load handling attachment?
Which line voltage / current type is available?
Will the load be carried centrically?
If not: How will it be carried?
Non-standard environment?
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Sketches Chapter 3 – Page 14
Chapter 3 – Page 14
Do sketches and try to get familiar with KBK symbols
This save time and helps to accelerate offer process
Demag KBK – Crane Installation
3 Different Cranes on the same runway (400V – 50 Hz)
Runway: 23700 mm
Span: 5000 mm
Height: 4000 mm
Crane #1 (Steel):
SG with DCM – 250 kg
Crane #2 (Alu)
DG with DC-Pro – 1600 kg
Crane #3 (Alu)
SG with DCS-Pro – 800 kg
Use longer suspensions
Change Hook path of Crane #3 to 7 meters
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Components for monorail systems
Installations with almost any design of the line
can be realized by:
Curved track sections
Track switches
Turntables
Drop sections
Latching devices
Monorail (Runway
optimisation)
Simulation of monorail with curve track
(400V – 50 Hz)
Monorail 16570 mm (KBK II)
Load: 800 kg
Chain Hoist: DCS-Pro
Define 4 tracks with following lengths:
Track 1: 7000 mm
Track 2: 3000 mm
Track 3: 1570 mm (Curved Track 60° KBK II)
Track 4: 5000 mm
Define suspensions according technical
data
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Why Demag KBK?
More Space
Gain valuable floor space thanks to overhead materials handling – linear, e.g. along a production
line, and area-serving, e.g. at individual assembly station Increase productivity!!!
More Safety
Reduce accidents by delimited areas
Optimum ergonomics
Reduced physical burden for workers Lower absenteeism due to illness
Higher employee satisfaction
Reduce downtimes Saves money and increases productivity!!!
Demographic changes
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Why Demag KBK?
Demographic changes lead to rethink of production
facilities and workstations
Source: Manager Magazin
Source: welt.de
Source: t-online.de
Why Demag KBK?
Reasonable exposure in kg
Frequency of lifting and carrying
Occasionally Frequently
(once/h – max. 4 steps) (more than twice/h – more than 5 steps)
Age Women Men Women Men
15 to 18 years 15 35 10 20
19 to 45 years 15 55 10 30
older than 45 years 15 45 10 25
Source: German authority for industrial safety and occupational health
https://2lift.com/ergonomic-risk-assessments
MSDs are by far the most common work-related health problem in Europe (Source: etui.org)
46% of European workers reported back pain
Average 20,5 days of absence in year 2018 in German industrial sector
17,1 Mrd. € Cost for production loss due to MSDs
Why Demag KBK?
Optimum ergonomics
low crane dead weights
Reduced physical burden for workers Lower absenteeism due to illness
Higher employee satisfaction
Optimum workplace design thanks to comprehensive range of chain hoists and load handling
attachments
Highly cost-effective
Maximum value and efficiency throughout the entire product service life
Compatible with existing KBK systems
Smart combinations with Steel/Alu profile sections for optimised distances between suspensions
Gain valuable floor space thanks to overhead materials handling – linear, e.g. along a production
line, and area-serving, e.g. at individual assembly station
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Why Demag KBK?
Maximum flexibility
Modular system design based on the construction-kit principle
Wide range of applications from push-travel and electric systems or pneumatic operation to fully
automated installations
New components can be integrated or existing units can be replaced with ease at any time
Combination of aluminium and steel profile sections possible in one installation
Valuable cost savings
Fast and simple installation
Reduced forces transmitted to superstructures for lighter, more cost-effective building design
Greater distances between suspensions and joints for fewer suspension fittings: additional steelwork
largely unnecessary
Simple and cost-effective modification and extension to meet changing requirements
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Why Demag KBK?
Proven system
Continuously tested in our own test centre and in external tests
Quality made in Germany
Light crane system from the market leader with more than 60 years of experience
Professional planning support
Free KBK Designer online tool for project engineering your KBK installations
Planning made easy: fast, self-explanatory configuration including static calculation, parts list,
technical drawing and quotation price
Link to the Demag Shop order system for simple and reliable orders at the click of your mouse
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Demag KBK in a Nutshell
Low dead weight design Quiet operation
Smooth running Happier operators
High productivity and
Tidy and modern design
efficiency
Flexibility and safety
Support to Crane
builder
KBK Designer Via Demag Shop
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KBK CAD + Components Designer
Via Demag Shop
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DDS Via Demag Shop
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What is coming soon…?
FSS – Designer
Monorail configurator including curves
Power supply via energy chain
Selectable in Demag Designers
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