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Dusseldorf, Germany -- You Name it, We Crane it – this is Gottwald’s central message about the new Crane Generation 5 which the company is launching to coincide with its 100th anniversary in summer 2006.
This new generation of state-of-the-art Harbor Cranes is Gottwald’s response to the specific requirements of terminal operators, stevedoring and shipping companies. In keeping with its holistic approach, Gottwald has applied its Generation 5 philosophy to all types of Harbor Cranes so that it covers not only the HMK Mobile Harbor Cranes invented by Gottwald 50 years ago but also the HSK Portal Harbor Cranes and HPK Harbor Pontoon Cranes.
On the occasion of the Generation 5 market launch, the three new models, 6, 7 & 8, will be presented. These three models are, in turn, available in numerous variants and are positioned at the upper end of the lifting capacity range from 70 to 200 metric tonnes. Both the design and the equipment of all the models are a quantum leap in harbor crane technology.
In introducing its Generation 5 Harbor Cranes, Gottwald has taken the decisive development leap that places harbor cranes on a level with special-purpose container and bulk handling equipment. The new models 6, 7 & 8 will, with effect from summer 2006, replace the current HMK 300 E, HMK 330 EG and HMK 360 E/EG models and their counterparts in the Portal Harbor Crane and Harbor Pontoon Crane types, and will considerably outperform these cranes in terms of lifting capacity, equipment level, versatility and degree of specialization.
Multifaceted Variants Provide Individual Solutions
This groundbreaking concept is driven consistently by the requirements of individual crane operators and takes full account of the fact that clients are only prepared to invest in cranes which are made to suit their own applications. These applications are both varied and different. Factors to be catered for are not only the size and type of vessel, handling rates, planning and scheduling parameters, and the proportion of different types of cargoes handled (containers, bulk materials and general cargo) in terms of total volumes, but also the duration of use and ambient conditions.
The New Generation 5 in Detail
The new generation of cranes does not dispense with any proven features nor does it mean compromising the renowned short delivery times. Quite the contrary: as a result of the sophisticated advance-production programme and the use of a large number of carry-over components, Gottwald is able to respond even more quickly than in the past, while combining many proven design characteristics with the latest technologies and an impressive array of new features.
Model 6 is available in four variants with lifting capacities from 74 to 100 t, a radius of 48 m and hoisting speeds of 75 to 120 m/min. The 4-rope grab variant has both 100-t heavy-load and 40-t grab mode capacities. Model 7 includes five variants with lifting capacities from 74 to 140 t, a radius of 51 m and the same range of hoisting speeds as Model 6. The corresponding 4-rope grab variant has both 100-t heavy-load and 50-t grab mode capacities. Model 8 is available in six variants with lifting capacities from 100 to 200 t, a radius of 56 m and hoisting speeds of 90 to 140 m/min. The corresponding 4-rope grab variant has a radius of 50 m and both 80-t heavy-load and 63-t grab mode capacities. On all three models, the cab height and boom length are designed to cope with all typical vessel sizes including Panamax and post-Panamax.
The Chassis – Serious Cargo Handling Needs a Solid Base The maneuverable, sturdy chassis in use in models 6, 7 & 8 are based on a uniform design principle which retains the proven H-shaped stabilizer arrangement. Model 6 has six or seven axles, Model 7 has eight and Model 8 has ten. All the chassis available offer not only the close turning circle and large wheels customers have come to expect but also a crab steering function to be able to position the crane more easily alongside the vessel – even where space is limited.
There is also a new automated propping function which saves valuable time when travelling and propping the crane alongside the vessel. The main fuel tank has been moved from the superstructure to the chassis. This not only simplifies refueling while the crane is in operation but also lowers the center of gravity.
In addition, vibrations from movements in the fuel tank during operation are reduced. The diesel engine is fed from an intermediate tank in the diesel generator room. There are now two kinds of stabilizer beams: a conventional design and a new interlocking version providing even better maneuverability due to a reduced vehicle width.
The Crane Configurator – A Guide to Selecting a New Crane
To assist clients in putting together all the functions they need for a crane tailored to their specific needs, Gottwald has developed a crane configurator. This system allows the customer – together with Gottwald’s skilled and experienced staff – to enter all the relevant data to determine in advance the applicability and potential performance of models 6, 7 & 8 and all their variants.
Further information available from:
Mr. Peter Klein
Gottwald Port Technology GmbH
Postfach 18 03 43
40570 Dusseldorf
Germany
Tel.: +49 211 7102-355
Fax: +49 211 7102-660
Email: peter.klein@gottwald.com
Web: http://www.gottwald.com/
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