09.01.2013

16 MacGregor cranes to China

The MacGregor division of Cargotec, has won an order from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry of China, for 16 variable frequency drive electric cranes.

The cranes have been specified for four 3,900 TEU container ships being constructed for Singapore-based Pacific International Lines. Delivery is planned for to begin in late October with completion in the first half of 2014.

Each four-crane set up comprises three GLE4827/MLC/2744-2 cranes with a maximum capacity of 48 tonnes at 27 metres radius and 27 tonnes at 44 metres. and one GLE3528.5-2 crane with 35 tonne capacity at 28.5 metres.
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Jonas Hägglund sales manager of MacGregor Cranes said: “In comparison to hydraulic equivalents, our VFD cranes offer 30 to 35 percent less power consumption, which results in lower running costs and lower environmental impact. Furthermore they offer an excellent positioning performance of containers and cargo which will shorten the loading/unloading time.”

"Each crane unit is tested electrically and mechanically before delivery, which also simplifies installation for the shipbuilder," added Hägglund.