There are many types of cranes at the dock. According to their appearance and operation content, they are divided into the following common types. Therefore, port cranes are called in various ways.
common names of the dock crane
Shore container crane: A container crane, also known as a quay crane or bridge crane, is a special crane at the forefront of container terminals, mainly used for loading and unloading container ships. This type of crane is usually installed on the shore of the port terminal. It usually has a tall gantry structure and can move along the track of the dock shoreline. The arm can be extended to the ship to lift the container. It has the characteristics of high loading and unloading efficiency and accurate positioning.
Gantry crane: Generally installed on the dock's gantry base, this crane has a rotatable arm and can operate within a 360° range. It has a considerable lifting height and working radius and is suitable for loading and unloading various goods between the dock and the ship. It can load and unload multiple goods, such as bulk and general cargo, by replacing lifting tools.
Tire-type container gantry crane: It adopts a tire-type traveling mechanism and can move flexibly in the container yard. It is mainly used for stacking and handling containers in the container yard. It can lift across multiple containers and has good mobility and a certain stacking height.
A rail-mounted container gantry crane runs along the track in the container yard and has a large span, usually spanning multiple rows of containers. It has many stacking layers, can fully use the yard space, realizes large-scale and efficient container yard operations, and is suitable for container terminal yards with a high degree of automation.
Floating crane: Also known as a crane vessel, a floating crane is installed on a ship. It can move on the water and be used for loading, unloading, barging, and other operations near the dock. It is particularly suitable for lifting large objects and operating in areas with significant water level changes.
Grab crane: A grab is usually used as a picking device. It can be installed on various cranes, such as portal cranes. It is mainly used for loading and unloading bulk cargo, such as ore, coal, grain, etc. The grab is opened and closed to grab and unload the cargo, which can efficiently complete the loading and unloading of bulk cargo.
One-stop factory for port machinery industry in china
YFM's port cranes are safe, stable, and of high quality. They meet the certification of major classification societies. If you need port machinery, please leave a message for a consultation!