This article discusses a new concept for an Articulated Balance Crane that can reduce the weight and wheel loads of very large STS cranes.
Category: Cranes: Procurement and New Development
Practical Observations for Rail Mounted Crane Interfaces
Published by Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA).
Removable Pipe Seal Plate
This paper introduces a new approach to the pipe to gusset plate connection.
Concept High Productivity STS Cranes
This presentation covers recent crane systems and concept crane systems that address the demand for increased crane productivity.
A Better Crane Tie-down Design
This article discusses a new tie-down link concept for the next generation container cranes.
New Concepts for Future Wheel Equalization System, Part 2
In this article, Mike Jordan and Erik Soderberg explain the thinking behind the future wheel equalization system, Part 2.
New Concepts for Future Wheel Equalization System
Published in World Port Development, Container Crane & Component Supplement.
Features of the APL Los Angeles 22-Wide STS Cranes
Presented by Mike Jordan at ASCE COPRI Ports 2013 Conference in Seattle
Evolution of STS Cranes
In this article, Mike Jordan speculates on some of the issues facing crane designers over the next decade and also puts forward a concept that may offer a viable solution.
Colossal Cranes
This presentation discusses Liftech’s structural engineering design services for a variety of colossal cranes and includes some of the basic design issues associated with these cranes.