Kalmar launches next generation ASC system
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 9 JUNE 2015 AT 2.01 PM (EEST)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has introduced its next generation automatic stacking
crane (ASC) system at the TOC Europe exhibition in Rotterdam. Featuring future-
proof technology, it is the most efficient and productive ASC system ever. By
enabling smooth and fast automation deployment, it allows terminals to deliver
high throughput as well as a predictable and reliable performance.
Energy efficiency and productivity
At the heart of the new ASC system is the Kalmar 5th generation automatic
stacking crane. The crane has an optimised lightweight structure with a -10%
weight reduction compared to previous generation, which decreases energy
consumption and offers savings in operational costs. Maintenance access,
ergonomics and usability have been significantly improved, with a single-
platform machinery trolley, segregated transformer house and a more spacious e-
house. New AC drives that control IE2 class motors improve the energy
efficiency, and also ensure spare parts availability throughout the future
lifecycle of the system.
The double drum hoist mechanisms with Max Stable rope reeving facilitates a more
compact rope tower, whilst maintaining optimum stiffness for fast and accurate
automated operation. PROFINET, the standard for time-critical industrial
Ethernet, is used to reduce the number of components and the amount of cabling
required, thus increasing reliability and overall productivity of the entire
crane.
Pre-integrated automation
Optimised terminal performance can be realised with end-to-end automation
solution consisting of automated truck handling on the landside,
AutoShuttles(TM) as a horizontal transportation system on the quayside, and 5th
generation Kalmar ASCs, all integrated by Kalmar TLS automation. Product
innovations and upgrades continue to improve system efficiency for years to
come.
Development and testing of the ASC system have taken place at Kalmar's world-
class Technology and Competence Centre in Tampere, Finland. The centre's
engineering tools and system simulator speed up site commissioning time, and
customers benefit from the value of the automation investment sooner as the
system is fully tested and pre-integrated before the ground works start at the
site.
"With our latest investment finalised by 2016, we will have a complete end-to-
end ASC automation system in-house, featuring the new 5th generation ASC crane.
This unique testing setup is expected to cut core system integration time by at
least 20 percent," says Raimo Ukkonen, Vice President, ASCs, Kalmar.
The first 5th generation ASCs will be delivered to TraPac Inc. terminal in Los
Angeles, USA.
For more information about next generation Kalmar ASC system, please visit
Kalmar at stand B40 at TOC Europe or go to website www.kalmarglobal.com/asc.
Further information for the press:
Raimo Ukkonen, Vice President, Automatic Stacking Cranes, Kalmar, tel.
+358 40 591 6300
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel.
+358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof(at)kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to
ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the
industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container
handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by
a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service
network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal
processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled approximately EUR 3.4
billion in 2014 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B
shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV.
www.cargotec.com
Image 1. Kalmar 5th generation automatic stacking crane, high-res:
http://hugin.info/135578/R/1927263/691757.jpg
Image 2. Kalmar 5th generation ASC crane and AutoShuttle:
http://hugin.info/135578/R/1927263/691758.jpg
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