Volvo Hungária was experiencing operational difficulties that influenced both productivity and safety throughout its daily workflow. The service station often had to lift and manoeuvre heavy truck components – such as gearboxes and other essential parts – during routine maintenance. Relying on manual handling created significant safety concerns while also contributing to inefficiencies that hindered productivity. Without the right lifting technology in place, technicians invested substantial time and physical effort into positioning large components, reducing the time available for actual service work and affecting customer lead times. The physical strain associated with lifting in a heavy-duty maintenance setting highlighted the need to reinforce workplace safety practices.
Furthermore, limited material-handling capabilities restricted the company’s ability to work efficiently in its new facility.
To resolve these issues, Konecranes installed a Konecranes X-series overhead crane designed specifically to satisfy Volvo Hungária’s operational needs. The crane offers a 3.2t capacity well suited to truck component handling and features a 6.6m span configured for the layout of the service station. The set-up incorporates a Konecranes S-series hoist for dependable performance, supported by advanced smart functions such as Sway Control and Snag Prevention.
Sway Control minimises load oscillation during lifting, enabling technicians to position heavy gearboxes and other truck components with enhanced accuracy, reducing both risk and downtime. Integrated sensors identify potential obstructions and adapt crane movements accordingly, protecting equipment and ensuring safe load handling throughout the service area. The durable build of the X-series crane ensures consistent daily performance in a demanding maintenance environment. Reflecting Konecranes’ commitment to industrial digitalisation, the crane includes features that promote operational safety and efficiency, offering a modern and practical materialhandling solution. Konecranes completed the integration within Volvo Hungária’s new facility with minimal disruption, demonstrating its capacity to deliver customised solutions for industrial automation needs.
Raising workplace standards
The introduction of the Konecranes X-series crane has enhanced multiple aspects of Volvo Hungária’s operation. By removing the need for manual lifting of heavy components, the crane has raised workplace safety standards and provided a more secure environment for employees. With the crane managing everyday lifting activities, technicians can concentrate on service work without the physical limitations and time pressures of manual handling. Early outcomes indicate measurable improvements in efficiency and overall service performance. The reliable crane solution has resolved earlier challenges related to component manipulation, contributing to smoother workflows and consistent service quality. The success of the installation has laid a strong foundation for future operations, and Volvo Hungária now has renewed confidence in the equipment’s durability and capability. Based on their experience, the company would recommend Konecranes solutions to others in the truck service industry, citing the system’s effectiveness and dependability.
Volvo Hungária service manager Fabik Attila said: “Lifting and moving extremely heavy truck parts is part of our daily work. With the new crane from Konecranes, we’ve significantly increased our productivity and efficiency. I would definitely recommend both the products and the collaboration with Konecranes.”
