For optimum performance and safety in intermodal operation, every element of a crane system should work in harmony. That’s why Kuenz is one of the few crane suppliers to build its own safety spreaders.
INTELLIGENT INTEGRATION
Our spreaders are fully integrated into the crane, both electrically and mechanically, with the crane management system in control at all times. This setup is the gold standard in safety, especially when it comes to intermodal operation. The safety elements are the connected legs and the design of the piggyback feet.
The new spreader concept is a hybrid solution. Twistlock handling takes place fully electric. The hydraulic pump and cylinders are only necessary for piggyback operations.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Lifting Systems:
Twistlocks
Shackles
Tongs
Telescope System:
Guaranteed by electrical drives
Positions: 20 ft – 30 ft – 40 ft (DIN ISO 668) mechanically locked
Capapilities:
Handling of 20 – 30 – 40 – 45 ft containers (DIN ISO 668)
As a global leader in innovation, Kuenz builds automated functionality into nearly all its products. By eliminating human error and removing people from dangerous environments, we are making workplaces safer and more efficient.
Fully automated Kuenz Tankhouse Cranes have been active for decades in copper and zinc production. Our TRCM systems keep turbines operating at maximum efficiency with fully automated cleaning cycles. At seaports around the world, our fully Automated Stacking Cranes move containers without the need for human involvement. Furthermore, Kuenz Container Cranes in intermodal terminals are delivered and retrofitted with various levels of automation.
Customers benefit from automation through increased productivity as well as a safer and more comfortable working environment.
KUENZ SOLUTION:
Assistant systems – Kuenz piggyback camera
Moving semi-trailers is time-consuming and requires additional ground personnel. Kuenz has solved this challenge by developing special gripper cameras which make handling semi-trailers safer and easier. Eight cameras are installed on the inside of the piggyback arms of the spreader, providing visual coverage of the areas around the gripping corners. The images are displayed in the crane cabin or at the remote operation station. The positions of all four grippers are clearly visible so the semi-trailer can be safely taken in the right place. At night, the area is illuminated by LEDs. With the new camera system Kuenz significantly increases the safety and efficiency of semi-trailer handling.
SUCCESS STORIES
RAILWAY CRANES FOR OEBB, AUSTRIA
Kuenz supports the OEBB-Infrastructure to guarantee efficient and reliable freight traffic with pioneering handling technology.
Do you have any questions or do you need a customized solution?
After decades in the industry, Kuenz understands that every project is unique. Technical requirements, local regulations and hundreds of other variables come into play. That’s why we don’t limit ourselves to off-the-shelf solutions and offer our clients a fully customized and tailor-made concept. We use the full range of our expertise to analyze the problem, design the solution and implement it in an efficient way.