Repeat RAM order for London Gateway

The terminal said that the ability to achieve tandem lifts with RAM Spreaders’ Twin40 headblock system (SingFlex) is a significant factor in achieving world leading productivity and operating flexibility at the terminal.

Philip Lee, CEO, RAM Spreaders, said: “The SingFlex allows terminal operators to work at high productivity in tandem up to 60 containers per hour. The fast change over from single to tandem means you can deploy it where there are the most containers on the ship.”

The new order for the second phase of the terminal for a further four SingFlex and nine STS spreaders will bring the total number of units in use globally to 30.

SingFlex is a tandem headblock system designed for use with conventional single hoist cranes. It offers the terminal operator tandem lift capability without the need for expensive dual trolley cranes.

Each SingFlex headblock system is fitted with two RAM separating twinlift spreaders, providing the terminal operator with the flexibility of handling single 20ft, 30ft, 40ft and 45ft containers in the conventional singlelift manner. Alternatively, the operator can handle 2x40ft containers, 2x45ft containers or 4x20ft containers in tandem mode.

The system features RAM’s patented auto-connector which allows the crane operator to switch between single spreader mode and tandem spreader mode in less than two minutes. This means that terminals can get all the benefits of Tandem 40 handling, for a much lower cost.