Product Description
The Container Straddle Carrier is an efficient handling equipment used in ports, railway yards, and container yards. It is primarily designed for short-distance transportation, stacking, and loading/unloading of containers. Its unique design allows it to operate directly over containers, offering exceptional flexibility and efficiency.
Main Features of the Container Straddle Carrier
Overhead transport design: The straddle carrier moves over containers via a portal frame, enabling it to directly grab, lift, and transport containers without additional auxiliary equipment.
High mobility: Equipped with a tire-based movement mechanism, it can operate flexibly in yards, docks, and other confined spaces, making it ideal for intensive working environments.
Versatility:
Capable of container handling and stacking (typically 2-4 layers high).
Compatible with 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, and other standard container sizes.
Some models can handle refrigerated containers (Reefer Containers).
Automation trends: Modern straddle carriers are increasingly automated and intelligent. Some ports have adopted unmanned straddle carriers (e.g., as supplementary equipment to automated terminal AGVs).
Main Types of Container Straddle Carriers
- Standard straddle carrier: Designed for handling and stacking standard containers.
- High-frame straddle carrier: Can stack containers to greater heights (e.g., 3-4 layers), improving storage space utilization.
- Electric straddle carrier: Powered by electricity, reducing emissions and suitable for ports with stringent environmental requirements.
Workflow
Position the Container
The straddle carrier moves over the container and locks onto it using its lifting device.
Lift and Transport
The container is lifted and transported to a designated location (e.g., truck, train, or yard).
Stacking Or Loading/unloading
The container is placed at the required height or onto a vehicle as needed.
Advantages of the Container Straddle Carrier
Efficiency: Eliminates the need for coordination between cranes and trucks, enabling independent handling and stacking.
Space-saving: Containers can be stacked directly in the yard, maximizing site utilization.
Flexibility: Suitable for diverse transportation scenarios (e.g., terminal-to-yard transfers, railway loading/unloading).
Application Scenarios
Port container terminals
Short-distance transportation between shore and storage yards.
Rail container hubs
Loading and unloading containers onto/from trains.
Logistics parks
Container storage and transfer operations.
technical parameters
Technical parameters can be customized to fully meet customer requirements.
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Maximum rated output power |
32 TEU/h |
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Maximum rated lifting capacity |
41t |
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