CRANE FOR SHIPPING
Ever heard of a shipping crane? (Well before we get into that),shipping requires the usage of different tools to aid it’s functionality on sea. The shipping crane is no exception. It primarily lifts, lowers, and moves heavy materials or objects horizontally from a point to another and is typically equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves.
The commercial ports use different types of shipping cranes for loading and unloading containers. Here are the various types and how they are used:
CRANE ARMS
Crane arms, also known as luffing cranes, are fixed structures that can move a suspended load backward or forward while keeping the suspension hook at a fixed height automatically. They are motorized cranes that are common in most ports, with a wide range of applications and where their imposing structures of up to 30 meters can be found.
SIDE LIFTER
The Side lifter is a multipurpose crane used to transport goods between terminals and trucks or terminal rail. It is a popular model at the port.This crane incorporates a side lift in the semi-trailer or one of the wagons with four support for remote handling or containers.
TELESCOPIC CRANES
Telescopic cranes are fixed structures designed for use in the marine environment and used for auxiliary tasks such as loading and unloading. They are used in maintenance tasks as well as for stacking various types of merchandise. Depending on the application of this machinery, the telescopic crane can be mounted both in the terminal itself and in various structures with a high capacity of rotation and different types and ranges.
They are cranes that can be configured with Various equipment, such as the remote control for remote merchandise handling or indicators such as the safety load limit and overload on the winch, are available.
SHIP-TO-SHORE CRANES
Ship-to-shore cranes commonly known as Gantry Cranes are large structures that can reach up to 140 meters in height and carry more than 20,000 tons of cargo, but they move along the dock using rails or tires.
It is a specialized machinery for loading and unloading containers, with four columns and an upper cantilever.
