The cranes, whose value has not been disclosed, will be delivered at the end of August 2006. They will replace older diesel hydraulic units currently used at the terminal’s container yard. “This investment gives us increased capacity to serve our customers with quick and efficient turn-around of cargo,” said Mike Lingerfelt, president of California United Terminals.
The 16-wheel all-electric RTGs have a lifting capacity of 50t, and are designed to stack containers one-over-five high and six plus truck lane wide. The RTGs are equipped with sway prevention and horizontal fine positioning systems.
All features are electromechanical, with no hydraulics involved. KCI Konecranes said: “Eliminating the hydraulic systems and utilising ac drives significantly reduces maintenance costs and emissions. Efficient fuel consumption and lower emissions are achieved by utilising state-of-the-art diesel engine and exhaust gas-handling technology. Sophisticated silencers are used for significantly lower noise levels.”
