New rail-mounted gantry crane
3rd Quarter 2016
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Konecranes has introduced a new rail-mounted gantry (RMG) crane, the Boxporter. This new crane offers the clearest view in intermodal container handling with its ‘smarter cabin’, which gives the operator superb visibility and comfort. It also gives the operator an extended view to truck and train loading and unloading and container stacking with an advanced user interface derived from Konecranes remote operating station technology from Automated Stacking Crane systems.
Konecranes has been delivering cranes to intermodal operators for many years, including three 350 kg RMGs to Transnet in Gauteng. The new Boxporter is the result of customer feedback and systematic study of field use conditions. It is built on a modular design approach that provides the efficiency benefits of standardisation, while giving the customer great scope for tailoring with optional features. The goal is a fast delivery time, high container handling productivity, excellent reliability, low maintenance and long service life. There is also an evolution path to remote operation and full automation.
An intermodal RMG needs to be very productive and Boxporter meets this requirement with its Active Load Control (ALC) system. ALC is an integrated sway prevention and fine positioning system that allows the operator to move the spreader, not the crane, when carrying out most loading and unloading tasks.
The Boxporter also comes with Truconnect, a remote service that brings together relevant crane usage data for informed decision-making through a single graphical interface, YourKonecranes.com.
For more information contact John MacDonald, Konecranes, +27 (0)11 864 2800, [email protected], www.konecranes.co.za
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