Konecranes has confirmed successful completion of a largescale order for Eldorado Brasil’s new cellulose terminal in the Port of Santos, Brazil, with the provision of two gantry cranes and seven fork lift units.
The project also included joint planning and consulting on terminal layout.
Eldorado Brasil’s new terminal in Santos is designed to process three million tons of pulp bales per annum. This equates to around 8300 tons daily, arriving to the facility by rail and truck with around 90 per cent of the cargo subsequently being exported to 45 different countries.
The seven Konecranes SMV 16-1200 C 16-ton forklifts use a special clamp designed to lift pulp bales without pallets and have several safety enhancement features including shock absorbers and safety lights and cameras. Special sensors optimise oil usage and reduce waste.
The two Konecranes gantry cranes are tailor-made with a customised open winch, a spreader clamp for pulp bales and the option to attach a container spreader when needed. A variety of Smart Features ensure smooth and accurate movement, and braking energy is recycled. Radio controls and a Remote Operating Station (ROS) allow full crane control with maximum operator safety. Konecranes is also providing Eldorado Brasil with TRUCONNECT ® Remote Monitoring, which collects near real-time diagnostics to optimize the performance, maintenance, and eco-efficiency of all the equipment. This data is available 24/7 through the online customer portal yourKONECRANES.
