Standard containers are used for the majority of international trade. To meet the demands of continuous 24/7 operations, sea and river port container terminals, along with rail and road terminals, require efficient, reliable, and rugged electric container handling equipment capable of withstanding harsh environments.
Zomax container gantry cranes are specifically designed to handle heavy loads with precision and efficiency. They allow for rapid movement of large quantities of materials, handling multiple containers at once, thereby reducing the time and cost required for loading and unloading ships, trains, and trucks.
The use of container gantry cranes also helps to reduce manual labor and improve safety, as the crane operator can control the load movement from a safe distance.
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RMG ( Rail-mounted gantry) cranes |
RTG (Rubber-tired gantry ) cranes |
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Description | Supported by a gantry system and running on rails or tracks RMG cranes are commonly used in intermodal yards for stacking and moving containers. | Supported by rubber tires allowing them to move freely across the yard. RTG cranes are commonly used in intermodal yards for stacking and moving containers. |
Features | · Stacks containers up to 8 high · Flexible with options like telescoping booms, spreaders, and lifting hooks · Handles heavier loads than RTG cranes | · High mobility, moving easily around the container yard · Flexible, with options like telescoping booms, spreaders, and lifting hooks · Can stack containers up to 6 high
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Advantages | · High lifting capacity and greater stacking height than RTG cranes · More stable in adverse weather conditions · Minimal manual labor required | · High mobility and flexibility for quick container handling · Lower initial cost compared to RMG cranes · Minimal manual labor required · Versatile, suitable for intermodal yards and port terminals |
Disadvantages | · Higher initial cost than RTG cranes · Limited mobility · Requires a dedicated rail system, restricting its application | · Limited lifting capacity and stacking height compared to RMG cranes · Susceptible to weather conditions like high winds |
Container Handling: Used in terminals to load/unload containers from ships, trucks, and trains, with specialized spreader bars for safe and efficient handling.
Intermodal Yards: Transfer containers between ships, trucks, and trains, offering heavy load capacity and versatile movement.
Port Infrastructure: Used in port construction for lifting heavy materials like steel beams and precast panels, with mobility and adaptability for various load types.
Ship Repair: Facilitate the lifting of large ship components (e.g., engines, hulls) in shipyards during repairs.
Bulk Material Handling: Equipped with grabs or buckets, these cranes efficiently handle bulk materials like coal, grain, and ore at ports.
1. Load Capacity: Our cranes are engineered to handle varying container sizes and weights, ensuring safe and efficient lifting for both standard and oversized loads.
2. Span: We optimize the crane's span to match the container yard's size and layout, ensuring maximum operational efficiency in container handling.
3. Stacking Height: Cranes are designed to accommodate the required stacking height, ensuring efficient vertical storage in line with yard needs.
4. Mobility: We offer both rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes for enhanced mobility and rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes for stability, allowing flexibility based on specific requirements.
5. Power Source: Our cranes are available with various power options (electric, diesel, or hybrid), enabling the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solution.
6. Environmental Factors: Cranes are built to operate reliably in a range of environmental conditions, from extreme temperatures to high winds, ensuring durability and performance.
In summary, Zomax designs container handling cranes that combine safety, durability, and high performance, delivering reliable solutions that maximize productivity and efficiency in port operations.
We offer a variety of material handling solutions for the manufacturing industry and can assist you in determining which one is best for you.
Get in touch with our experts to learn more about our efficient general manufacturing industry cranes.
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