Two New Product Launches

Konecranes says that its new E-Hybrid RTG represents an expansion of hybrid power beyond traditional diesel-battery RTG operation to electric-battery operation. This is a vital option for terminals currently unable to drop diesel power given the need for back-up if blackouts occur. This is because even short, one- or two-second blackouts cause emergency stops, brake issues and maintenance problems, while longer outages halt operations completely.

“Blackouts are a clear operational risk for a number of our terminal customers, so the Konecranes E-Hybrid RTG, with a combination of onboard batteries and busbar or cable reel electricity supply, solves that problem. But the E-Hybrid RTG is a game-changer for all customers on the road to fully electric container handling and lower emissions,” says Thomas Gylling, Director of Marketing & Customer Experience, Port Solutions, Konecranes.

Container terminals can charge the E-Hybrid RTG batteries via a cable reel or busbar system during the normal flow of operations. The electrical power requirement for battery charging is 60 kW, much less than the up to 400 kW needed for RTGs powered directly by cable reel or busbar systems. Therefore, significant CAPEX savings can be achieved when building or adjusting the container yard infrastructure. All of the parts are field-proven, including Konecranes’ RTG battery technology, currently used in over 200 hybrid Konecranes RTGs globally.

Konecranes also now offers its expanded electric empty container handler 9-10t in Europe and North America after successful launches in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The unit joins other fully electric lift trucks in the 10-18t and 18-25t ranges.