Finland-based cranes manufacturer Konecranes has introduced the Boxporter, its new rail-mounted gantry (RMG) crane that has a smarter cabin enabling the clearest view in intermodal container handling.
The arrangement gives the operator superb visibility and comfort. It also gives the operator an extended view to truck and train loading and unloading and container stacking thanks to video and control information displayed on the cabin monitor.
“The new Boxporter RMG is the result of customer feedback and systematic study of field use conditions,” Konecranes said in a statement. “Boxporter is built on a modular design approach that provides the efficiency benefits of standardisation while giving the customer great scope for tailoring with optional features. The goal is a fast delivery time, high container handling productivity, excellent reliability, low maintenance and long service life. There is also an evolution path to remote operation and full automation,” it added.
The intermodal container handling environment has special requirements for lifting equipment. A core requirement is excellent visibility. The greater the crane operator’s ability to see clearly from the cabin, the greater his ability to perform his work safely and productively. Boxporter offers the clearest view in intermodal, thanks to its “smarter cabin” offering clear sightlines and its cabin monitor that extends the operator’s view to the handling action with an advanced user interface derived from Konecranes remote operating station technology from Automated Stacking Crane systems, the company stated.
For enhanced productivity, Boxporter is fitted with an Active Load Control (ALC) system, which is an integrated sway prevention and fine positioning system that allows the operator to move the spreader, not the crane, when carrying out most loading and unloading tasks.
The crane also comes with Truconnect, a remote service that brings together the relevant crane usage data for informed decision-making through a single graphical interface.
